District of Columbia General Contractor License Renewal: Fees & Requirements (2026)
District of Columbia GC Renewal at a Glance
- Renewal Fee
- $400
- CE Required
- None
- Renewal Cycle
- 2 years
- Late Fee
- $600
- Grace Period
- 30 days
District of Columbia general contractors must complete 0 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle.
How to Renew Your District of Columbia GC License
- 1
Complete any required CE
District of Columbia does not currently require continuing education for General Contractor renewal. Confirm with the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs before submitting your renewal.
- 2
Submit your renewal application
Log in to the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs online licensing portal before your license expiration date. Complete the renewal application and attest to CE completion if required.
- 3
Pay the $400 renewal fee
Pay the $400 base renewal fee. If renewing after expiration but within the 30-day grace period, the late fee of $600 applies.
- 4
Confirm license renewal
Download or print your renewed license. Verify your new expiration date and confirm the license appears as active in the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs's public license lookup.
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