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Maine contractor licenseWhat you need instead

Maine does not license general contractors at the state level. The state licenses electrical and plumbing contractors.

Who licenses contractors in Maine instead?

Maine has no state license for general contractors. Electrical, plumbing and other trade work can still need a state license; the list below shows which.

The electrical contractor license has the most published detail; its hours, exam and fees are on the electrical page.

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC licenses in Maine

Sources

  1. Electricians' Examining Board (OPOR): who needs a license (legislature.maine.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Electricians' Examining Board (OPOR): fees (maine.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. Electricians' Examining Board (OPOR) (www1.maine.gov, 2026-10-27)
  4. Plumbers' Examining Board (OPOR) (maine.gov, 2026-10-27)
  5. Oil & Solid Fuel Board (OPOR) (maine.gov, 2026-10-27)