How to get a general contractor license in Maine
Maine general contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- ## STATE OF MAINE ## Contractors Licensing ## Law and ## Rules and Regulations January 1, 2023 Compiled and Issued by: DEPARTMENT of PROFFESIONAL and FINACIAL REGULATION Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation 76 Northern Avenue Gardiner, Maine 04345 207-624-8…
- Board page: May 23 2023 3:00PM
Requirements overview
- Maine sets experience, education, and exam rules for general contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Maine contractor exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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