How to get a contractor license in Maine
The short version: 1) Check locally 2) Written contract. (source: Maine AG: Home Construction and Repair (opens in a new tab), source: 10 M.R.S. 1487 (opens in a new tab))
How: Maine has no state home contractor license to look up. Check with your town, get referrals and use a written contract. (source: Maine AG: Home Construction and Repair (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Check locally Ask your town about local permits and rules, and get referrals. (source: Maine AG: Home Construction and Repair (opens in a new tab))
- Written contract Use a written contract for jobs over $3,000, with the down payment no more than one third. (source: 10 M.R.S. 1487 (opens in a new tab))
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| State home contractor license None exists. | N/A (source: Maine AG: Home Construction and Repair (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- Maine AG: Home Construction and Repair (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- 10 M.R.S. 1487 (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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