Massachusetts Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Massachusetts.
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Company Licenses
Massachusetts Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Fire Suppression System Certificate of Registration
| Agency: | Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security - Department of Fire Services |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $60 per restriction |
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Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $60 per restriction |
| Due: | Biennially by date of issuance |
| Required Attachments: |
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Massachusetts Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development - Asbestos Safety Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $2,050 |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $2,050 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license. |
Massachusetts Asbestos Consulting Firm License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development - Asbestos Safety Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $1,500 |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $1,500 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license. |
Massachusetts Deleader Contractor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards - Deleading and Lead Safety Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $575 |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $575 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license. |
Massachusetts Electrical/Systems Contractor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $221 + $2.35% convenience fee for credit card payments or $0.35 convenience fee for ACH/EFT payments |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $117 |
| Due: | Triennially by July 31 |
Massachusetts General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
There is no state level license for general contractor firms in Massachusetts, however, contractors may need to have a licensed construction supervisor present depending on the scope of a project.
Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Registration as a Home Improvement Contractor or Sub-Contractor |
| Agency Fee: | $150 registration fee + $100 for contractors with 3 or fewer employees, $200 for contractors with 4-10 employees, $300 for contractors with 11-29 employees, and $500 for contractors with 30 or more employees. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Massachusetts Lead-Safe Renovator Contractor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards - Deleading and Lead Safety Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $375 |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $375 |
| Due: | Every 5 years from the date of initial issuance. Renewal applications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license. |
Massachusetts Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Massachusetts.
Mechanical contractor firm licenses are not issued at the state level, however, a refrigeration contractor license is required to operate a refrigeration contactor business.
Massachusetts Plumbers Partnership Certificate
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Issuance of a Plumbers Partnership Certificate |
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Boston General Contractor License
Not required
General Contractor Company licensure is not required on the City level in Boston.
The city of Boston does not issue contractor licenses, only work permits. Contractor licenses are issued at the state level.
Individual Licenses
Massachusetts Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Fire Protection Sprinkler Fitter Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | Mail or online |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Biennially |
| Notes: | Renewal notices are sent by email and mail 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. These notices will include a registration code, which allows a license to be renewed online. Mailed renewal notices will include a hard-copy renewal application. |
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Massachusetts Electrical Systems Technician License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or email to maelapps@psionline.com |
| Agency Fee: | $226 application fee+ $104 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $78 |
| Due: | Triennially by July 31. |
Massachusetts Insulation Construction Supervisor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $150 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or email to maelapps@psionline.com |
| Agency Fee: | $226 exam fee + $104 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $78 |
| Due: | Triennially by July 31. |
Massachusetts Limited Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installer License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $66 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $52 |
| Due: | By May 1 of even-numbered years. |
Massachusetts Masonry Construction Supervisor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | 100 exam fee + $150 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
Massachusetts Master Electrician License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or email to maelapps@psionline.com |
| Agency Fee: | $276 Application fee + $155 License fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $117 |
| Due: | Triennially by July 31 |
Massachusetts One and Two Family Dwellings Construction Supervisor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Apprentice License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the licensee's date of birth. The first renewal will not be due within 12 months of the issuance of the license. |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Contractor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the licensee's date of birth. The first renewal will not be due within 12 months of the issuance of the license. |
Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Engineering Division - Refrigeration Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Annually by the licensee's date of birth. The first renewal will not be due within 12 months of the issuance of the license. |
Massachusetts Roof Covering Construction Supervisor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Exam Registration Form for Construction Supervisor Candidate |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee; $150 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | After receiving a Score Report Form with a passing grade from Prometric at the exam location, the applicant shall complete the Score Report form and mail it with the $150 license fee to DPS, which will issue the license in approximately 30 days. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
Massachusetts Solid Fuel-Burning Appliance Construction Supervisor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Exam Registration Form for Construction Supervisor Candidate |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee; $150 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | After receiving a Score Report Form with a passing grade from Prometric at the exam location, the applicant shall complete the Score Report form and mail it with the $150 license fee to DPS, which will issue the license in approximately 30 days. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
Massachusetts Systems Contractor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail or email to maelapps@psionline.com |
| Agency Fee: | $276 application fee + $155 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $117 |
| Due: | Triennially by July 31 |
Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $150 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | After receiving a Score Report Form with a passing grade from Prometric at the exam location, the applicant shall complete the Score Report form and mail it with the $150 license fee to DPS, which will issue the license in approximately 30 days. |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | Mail, in-person, or online |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially by date of issuance |
| Notes: | Unrestricted Construction Supervisor license holders are required to take 12 credits of CE/renewal cycle |
| Required Attachments: | Continuing Education Certificate |
Massachusetts Windows Doors Sliding Construction Supervisor License
| Agency: | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulation and Standards |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Exam Registration Form for Construction Supervisor Candidate |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee; $150 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Required |
| Notes: | After receiving a Score Report Form with a passing grade from Prometric at the exam location, the applicant shall complete the Score Report form and mail it with the $150 license fee to DPS, which will issue the license in approximately 30 days. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Licenses are initially issued for three years from the date of licensing; after that they are renewed every 2 years. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
