MHIC — Home Improvement Contractor MHIC✓ Verified
Issuing authority: Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Renewal cycleEvery 2 years
CE requiredNone
Bond / suretySurety bond of at least $20,000 accepted in lieu of $20,000 net-worth showing; Guaranty Fund assessment also collected.
Insurance$500,000 general liability minimum (Md. Bus. Reg. §8-302.1, effective 2024-06-01; raised from $50,000) — must be maintained at all times; notify MHIC before any lapse or cancellation.
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Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: No continuing-education requirement to renew an MHIC license — renewal is the fee plus proof the bond and insurance remain in force (MHIC education page: labor.maryland.gov/license/mhic/mhiceduc.shtml). Verified against the board's published page 2026-06-30; confirm directly with MHIC before relying on it for compliance.
If you miss the deadline
No statutory grace period after expiration — an expired license is void. Reapplication wait period can be 6+ months for denials.
What you'll typically need
- Your MHIC license / registration number
- Current general-liability insurance certificate
- Bond / surety on file
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
HVACR Contractor HVACRBoard-pending
Issuing authority: MD State Board of HVACR Contractors
Renewal cycleEvery 2 years
CE requiredYes — hours board-pending
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: CE required for HVACR Contractor renewal; current hour count + approved-provider list is board-pending — verify with the MD HVACR Board.
If you miss the deadline
No statutory grace period after expiration — an expired license is void. Reapplication wait period can be 6+ months for denials.
What you'll typically need
- Your HVACR license / registration number
- Proof of completed continuing-education hours
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
Master Electrician ELECBoard-pending
Issuing authority: MD State Board of Master Electricians
Renewal cycleEvery 2 years
CE requiredBoard-pending
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: State-level CE rule is board-pending. Local jurisdictions (Montgomery, Prince George's, Baltimore City, etc.) may layer separate licensing AND CE — not tracked here.
If you miss the deadline
No statutory grace period after expiration — an expired license is void. Reapplication wait period can be 6+ months for denials.
What you'll typically need
- Your ELEC license / registration number
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
Master Plumber PLBGBoard-pending
Issuing authority: MD State Board of Plumbing
Renewal cycleEvery 2 years
CE requiredYes — hours board-pending
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: CE applies; current hour count is board-pending. The board's CE typically includes a code-update component when the MD Plumbing Code is revised — verify per cycle.
If you miss the deadline
No statutory grace period after expiration — an expired license is void. Reapplication wait period can be 6+ months for denials.
What you'll typically need
- Your PLBG license / registration number
- Proof of completed continuing-education hours
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
Home Improvement Salesperson MHIC-SBoard-pending
Issuing authority: Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Renewal cycleEvery 2 years
CE requiredNone
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Issued/renewed through the same Commission as the MHIC contractor license, which has no CE requirement for renewal — no CE for the salesperson license either (MHIC education page). Verify with MHIC before relying on it.
If you miss the deadline
No statutory grace period after expiration — an expired license is void. Reapplication wait period can be 6+ months for denials.
What you'll typically need
- Your MHIC-S license / registration number
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.
Home Improvement Subcontractor MHIC-SubBoard-pending
Issuing authority: Maryland Home Improvement Commission
Renewal cycleEvery 2 years
CE requiredNone
Renewal details, what you'll need & where to file
About the CE rule: Issued/renewed through the same Commission as the MHIC contractor license, which has no CE requirement for renewal — no CE for the subcontractor license either (MHIC education page). Verify with MHIC before relying on it.
If you miss the deadline
No statutory grace period after expiration — an expired license is void. Reapplication wait period can be 6+ months for denials.
What you'll typically need
- Your MHIC-Sub license / registration number
- The renewal fee (confirm the current amount with the authority)
Where to file
General guidance — always confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority before paying or submitting.