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Ohio Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours

Licenses expire annually on one common date.1 Board sections set continuing education for renewal, capped at 10 hours per year, with no more than 5 hours per year in specific required courses (ORC 4740.05(F)).2

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All tradesLicenses expire annually on one common date.1Board sections set continuing education for renewal, capped at 10 hours per year, with no more than 5 hours per year in specific required courses (ORC 4740.05(F)).2

When does an Ohio contractor license expire?

Licenses expire annually on one common date; renew up to 90 days ahead without re-exam. Annual renewal $60 or triennial $180; late fee up to $120; reactivation within one calendar year.1

How many continuing education hours does Ohio require?

Board sections set continuing education for renewal, capped at 10 hours per year, with no more than 5 hours per year in specific required courses (ORC 4740.05(F)).2

Renewal fee: check with Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB).

Sources

  1. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB): renewal (codes.ohio.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB): continuing education (codes.ohio.gov, 2026-10-27)