Health Inspection Program License Renewal Service
Welcome to the Health Inspection Program online license renewal service. Here you can renew your licenses under the Division of Environmental and Community Health, Health Inspection Program in one simple transaction.
- Who can use this license renewal service?
- Your license will expire in less than 60 days.
- You are renewing a license available through this service.
- You do not need to make any changes to your license information other than mailing address, phone number, email address or dates or times of seasonal operation.
- Who can't use this license renewal service?
- If your physical location has changed. Please submit a new application.
- If the establishment ownership has changed. Please submit a new application.
- If your license is over a year expired or you have a temporary license. You may apply for a temporary license up to 3 times a year.
- Additional reasons to submit an application
- Remodel
- Change of use
- Change of ownership
- Body artist transfer
- Increased or decreased use
- Change of license type
- New or expanded subsurface wastewater system
- Switching from public water source to private
- What do I need to renew my license?
- Establishment ID number
- PIN number (same year to year)
- A current satisfactory water test for nitrate and total coliform if on a private water source that is NOT regulated by the Drinking Water Program or a town/city water supplier.
- Valid credit/debit card (accepted cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express)
- Valid email address
- Documentation of required certifications such as CFPM, CPO, BBP, Air Quality Test
- Are you renewing a license for an eating establishment?
Upload or fax to 207-287-3165 a valid copy of your Certified Food Protection Manager certificate(s). Your license will not be mailed out until this is received, unless you're exempt.
- Not on town water?
If you prepare and serve food and are NOT connected to town or city public water and are NOT regulated by the Maine Drinking Water Program, then you must show that your water is safe to drink and use. Your license will not be renewed until we confirm receipt of your satisfactory water test results. It is illegal to operate without a current license.
- Where should I send my water test results?
Fax to 207-287-3165, email hiplicensing.dhhs@maine.gov or mail your results to Maine CDC, Health Inspection Program, 286 Water St FL 3, Augusta, ME 04333-0011. Be sure to include your confirmation # and establishment ID #.
Certificates
For a list of Maine approved courses for certifications, please visit our training page.
Questions?
Visit www.maine.gov/healthinspection or call the Health Inspection Program at 207-287-5671. Email additional documentation to hiplicensing.dhhs@maine.gov, fax to (207)287-3165 or mail to Maine CDC.
For tobacco retail licensing, visit Tobacco online renewal and application. You will need your access code and license number to renew. For tobacco license questions, contact us at TobaccoLicensing.DHHS@maine.gov
Ready to Renew Your Health Inspection License?
I sent in my water test results but still haven't received my license. Why not?
Did you write your Establishment ID # on the water test results before faxing or sending it in? We must have the Establishment ID number on the form so we can enter the information in the correct place.
I paid for my renewal online but still haven't received my license. Why?
Your license may have been placed on hold due to unresolved compliance issues.
I'm trying to complete my transaction by entering my credit card information, but it doesn't appear to be working.
You must enter your name EXACTLY as it appears on your credit card. For example, if your name is listed as JOHN Q PUBLIC on your credit card, you must enter JOHN Q PUBLIC (not just JOHN PUBLIC, for instance) or the transaction will not be complete.
What is a CVV code?
The CVV code is the 3-digit Card Verification Value shown on the back of your VISA or MasterCard credit/debit card. It verifies that you have the card in hand when completing a transaction.
After I renewed my license, it now tells me that it's pending a water test. Where do I mail the water test?
The water test can be mailed or faxed. You must put your Establishment ID# and Confirmation# on the water test before faxing or mailing it! You can fax it to 207-287-3165 or you can mail it to: Health Inspection Program, 286 Water St, 11 SHS, Augusta Me 04333-0011. Once a satisfactory water test is received, your license will be mailed to you.
How do I know for sure that I need to send water test results?
If this statement "Please enclose a copy of a satisfactory water test taken within the last year, to include total coliform (bacteria) and nitrate" is printed below your license fee on the License Renewal Notice, then you must submit water test results to this office. Your license will be held until we receive satisfactory water test results.
Where can I obtain a water test kit?
Order a water test kit online at Maine Private Well and Radiological Water and Air Test.
I'm trying to renew my license but the service is not allowing me to do so. Why can't I renew my license?
Here are the following reasons why you may not be able to renew your license: 1. Your license has already expired. You need to call our offices at 207-287-5671. 2. It is more than 60 days prior to your license expiration date. 3. You are using the incorrect combination of your Est ID # and PIN #. Please refer to your License Renewal Notice to be sure you are entering the correct numbers. 4. You had a temporary food or campground license in past years. You must submit a new application for any temporary license types.
How long will it take to receive my license after I renew online?
Plan on at least 14 days to receive your license.
What changes can I make to my license information?
You can change your mailing address, phone number, email address, seasonal operation dates and times and contact person information.
Why is the license charge less than my actual license fee?
You may have had a credit balance that was applied to your renewal fee.
Why is my license fee higher than last year?
View the current fee schedule.
Are Health Inspection Program licenses transferrable?
N0. If there is a change of ownership, a new application must be submitted to the Health Inspection Program.
Where is my PIN #?
Your PIN # is located on your License Renewal Notice to the right of your Establishment ID #.
Can I change my PIN # to something easier to remember?
Yes, call the office at 207-287-5671 and they can change your PIN # for you.
Are there any special requirements for Tattooists and Body Piercers?
Yes, you need to provide proof of attendance at a blood borne pathogen training program within the last 3 years. If one is not on file, we will notify you and hold your license until one is provided.
Can I get an email reminder when it's time to renew my license?
Yes, on the Confirmation page after you complete your transaction, there will be a "Renewal Reminder Signup" button. Click on that to sign up for the email reminders.
What benefit is there to me for using this service?
There are several benefits to using this service. 1. If you have a credit balance, that credit will be subtracted from your total amount due when your transaction is processed! 2. The ability to use your credit card. Our office can only accept checks, money orders or cash at this time. 3. You can renew from the privacy of your own home. 4. You don't have to worry about your renewal being lost or delayed in the mail, possibly incurring late charges. 5. Perhaps you've forgotten to renew until the last minute? You may renew up until the day that your current license expires, so as not to incur late fees! 6. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 7. It has a fully accessible interface for those with disabilities so that they may complete renewals independently.
What if my renewal is late?
You will be charged a $25 late fee if you apply within 30 days of expiration and $125 if you apply more than 30 days past expiration.
Available Licenses
Listed below are the licenses that may be renewed using this service.
- Bed and Breakfast - 5 Rooms or Less
- Bed and Breakfast - 6 Rooms or More
- Body Piercing Practitioner
- Business Enterprise PR
- Campground - Agricultural Fair
- Campground 5-24 Sites
- Campground 25-124 Sites
- Campground >124 Sites
- Catering
- Commissary
- Compressed Air
- Correctional Facility
- Eating - School Catering
- Eating - School Satellite
- Eating - School
- Eating and Campground
- Eating and Catering
- Eating and Lodging
- Eating Place 0-29 Seats
- Eating Place 30-75 Seats
- Eating Place >75 Seats
- Eating Place - Limited Menu
- Eating Place - Mobile
- Electrologist Practitioner
- Lodging 4-15 Rooms
- Lodging 16-75 Rooms
- Lodging >75 Rooms
- Micropigmentation Practitioner
- Mun- Bed and Breakfast
- Mun- Catering
- Mun- Commissary
- Mun- Correctional Facilities
- Mun- Eating - School
- Mun- Eating - School Catering
- Mun- Eating - School Satellite
- Mun- Eating and Catering
- Mun- Eating and Lodging
- Mun- Eating Place - Limited Menu
- Mun- Eating Place - Mobile
- Mun- Eating Place
- Mun- Lodging
- Mun- Sr. Citizen Meals
- Mun- Vending Company
- Pool/Spa
- Sr. Citizen Meals
- Sporting/Recreational Camp
- Tattoo Shop
- Tattoo/Body Piercing
- Tattooing Practitioner
- Vending Company
- Youth Camp- Day
- Youth Camp- Resident <100 Campers
- Youth Camp- Resident 100-200 Campers or NP 100+
- Youth Camp- Resident >200 Campers
- Youth Camp- Trip and Travel
Renewal Reminder
Make a request to receive an email reminder prior to your license expiration date next year.