Régie du bâtiment du Québec

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Searching for a contractor or a licence number: consult the Licence holders' repertory.

Searching for a contractor or a licence number: consult the Licence holders' repertory.

Issuance and amendment of licences
Please note that our processing times are currently longer than usual. As of May 15, 2026, we are processing applications received on the following dates:

  • Priority applications: April 20, 2026
  • Regular applications: March 23, 2026

This content in English is intended for individuals covered by the exceptions to the Charter of the French language and its regulations.

Formation continue obligatoire

The last reference period ended on March 31, 2026. You have 90 days to report your hours.

Report your hours
Examinations

What happens if you fail or miss an exam?

If you receive a notice of failure or absence from an exam, you have 30 days from the time you receive it in which to submit an application to retake the examination [Fr] – PDF (214 KB). This application must include the full fee amount for the examination(s) you wish to retake. We will contact you to notify you of the date of the examination session.

If you fail or are absent from a retake exam, or if you did not register for it within the required timeframe, you will not be allowed to take it again until 4 months have passed from the date of the decision confirming your failure or absence.

If you wish to contest your failure, you may submit an application for a review [Fr] – PDF (596 KB) within 30 days of the RBQ’s decision.

Formation continue obligatoire

The last reference period ended on March 31, 2026. You have 90 days to report your hours.

Report your hours

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For further information or to file a complain or report, visit the Contact the RBQ webpage.