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Kentucky Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours

Licenses are biennial and renew on or before the last day of your birth month in the second year.1 You must show at least 6 hours of continuing education per year from an approved provider (such as NECA, ABC, IBEW, AGC, IAEI, IEC or the department) to renew or reinstate.1

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ElectricalLicenses are biennial and renew on or before the last day of your birth month in the second year.1You must show at least 6 hours of continuing education per year from an approved provider (such as NECA, ABC, IBEW, AGC, IAEI, IEC or the department) to renew or reinstate.1

Renewal rules for plumbing and HVAC: check with DHBC, Dept of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC).

When does a Kentucky contractor license expire?

Licenses are biennial and renew on or before the last day of your birth month in the second year. There is a 60-day grace period with a late fee; after that the license terminates, but it can be reinstated without re-testing within 3 years.1

How many continuing education hours does Kentucky require?

You must show at least 6 hours of continuing education per year from an approved provider (such as NECA, ABC, IBEW, AGC, IAEI, IEC or the department) to renew or reinstate.1

Renewal fee: check with DHBC.

Sources

  1. DHBC: renewal (apps.legislature.ky.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. DHBC: fees (apps.legislature.ky.gov, 2026-10-27)