How do I submit the trade license renewal application?

Apply online at toledo.oh.gov/permits without submitting the form, or submit it in person or by mail to the Division of Building Inspection at One Government Center, Suite 1600, Toledo, OH 43604. Include payment and all required documents.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the license holder’s name, address, phone, email, license number, and applicable trade or license class. Paper submissions must include payment and all required documents.

Toledo, OH · Lucas County

No notary required

2026 Trade License Renewal Application

Trade license holders use this application to renew a City of Toledo license, providing their license, contact, and trade information.

What this form is

Use this application to renew a City of Toledo contractor, journeyman, apprentice, or fire contractor license for 2026. It asks for the license holder’s name, address, phone, email, license number, and applicable trade or license class. The form states that renewal was due by December 31, 2025, and that late fees apply after January 31, 2026; required documents and payment must accompany paper submissions.

Who needs it

City of Toledo contractor, journeyman, apprentice, and fire contractor license holders use this application to renew their 2026 licenses.

How to submit it

Apply online at toledo.oh.gov/permits without submitting this form, or submit it in person or by mail to the Division of Building Inspection, One Government Center, Suite 1600, Toledo, OH 43604. Include payment and all required documents.

About notarization

This renewal application is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the license holder signs it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the 2026 Trade License Renewal Application PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Provide the requested license holder, contact, license number, and trade or license class information, then sign the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
For a paper submission, include all required documents and payment.
4
Submit to the City
Apply online at toledo.oh.gov/permits, or submit the form in person or by mail to the Division of Building Inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the 2026 Trade License Renewal Application?: City of Toledo contractor, journeyman, apprentice, and fire contractor license holders use this application to renew their 2026 licenses.
How do I submit the trade license renewal application?: Apply online at toledo.oh.gov/permits without submitting the form, or submit it in person or by mail to the Division of Building Inspection at One Government Center, Suite 1600, Toledo, OH 43604. Include payment and all required documents.
Do I need a notary for the 2026 Trade License Renewal Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary. It lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the license holder signs it.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the license holder’s name, address, phone, email, license number, and applicable trade or license class. Paper submissions must include payment and all required documents.

Need something notarized?

This 2026 Trade License Renewal Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Toledo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.