Wisconsin Contractor License Fees & Renewals
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Official Fee Schedule
| Credential / Obligation | Fee Kind | Amount | Applies To | Code Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Electrical Contractor Credential Fee | license | $200 | Biennial fee for Electrical Contractor business credential | wi:agency:dsps-trades |
| Wisconsin Plumbing Contractor Credential Fee | license | $100 | Biennial fee for Plumbing Contractor business credential | wi:agency:dsps-trades |
| Wisconsin HVAC Contractor Registration Fee | license | $160 | Biennial registration fee for HVAC contracting business | wi:agency:dsps-trades |
| Wisconsin DSPS Dwelling Contractor Credential Biennial Fee | license | $30 | Biennial fee for business entity holding Dwelling Contractor credential | wi:agency:dsps-trades |
| Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Initial & Biennial Fee | certification | $45 | Individual qualifying certificate ($15 application + $30 license fee) | wi:agency:dsps-trades |
Renewal Cycles & Continuing Education
wi:dsps-dwelling-contractor Renewal
wi:regulation:sps-305Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial renewal).
Biennial renewal; delinquent credentials incur $25 late fee and suspension of permit eligibility.
wi:dsps-dwelling-qualifier Renewal
wi:regulation:sps-305Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial renewal).
Biennial renewal; requires proof of CE prior to renewal date.
Continuing Education: 12 hours of approved continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle (Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.315).
wi:dsps-electrical-contractor Renewal
wi:regulation:sps-305Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial renewal).
Biennial renewal; late fee applies after expiration date.
Continuing Education: Master Electrician qualifier must complete 24 hours of approved CE every 4 years.