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How to Renew Your Trade License in eCLIPSE
How-to Guide
Step 1: Sign in to eCLIPSE
Step 1.1: Go to https://eclipse.phila.gov
Step 1.2: Enter your registered email address and password
Step 1.3: Click ‘Sign In’
Step 2: Select the expiring trade license
Step 2.1: On your eCLIPSE homepage, scroll down to ‘My Trade Licenses’
▪ All trade licenses associated with your eCLIPSE account will be listed here
Step 2.2: Find the expiring trade license* and select ‘Renew License’
*If renewing an existing contractor license, the contractor must be current with all City of Philadelphia taxes
Step 3: Provide updated information
Insurance and certification/training information must be current to renew the trade license. You may be required to
upload proof of compliance
Step 3.1: Before submitting the renewal application, you will be asked if any changes need to be made
▪ If your contact information (phone number, mailing address, etc.) has changed, select ‘Yes’
and enter the updated information
▪ If there are no changes to your contact information, select ‘No’
Step 4: Pay & Submit
Step 4.1: Click ‘Pay Online’ to enter your payment information
Note: The license renewal fee can be paid by e-check (no charge) or credit card (2.4% surcharge)
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Step 5: Download the license
If you were not required to attach additional documents to your renewal application, the license will be immediately
available for download
Step 5.1: Return to your eCLIPSE homepage
Step 5.2: Scroll down to ‘My Trade Licenses’ to find the newly-issued license
Step 5.3: Click ‘Download License’
If you were required to attach documents to your renewal application, the application will be reviewed within three (3)
business days of submission. Once the application has been approved, you will be notified via email and will be able
to download the new license from your eCLIPSE homepage using the steps above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why can’t I renew my trade license at this time?
A: Trade licenses are available for renewal 45 days before the expiration date. If you are attempting to renew too
early, the ‘Renew License’ button in eCLIPSE will not appear.
Q: Why can’t I see my trade license listed under ‘My Trade Licenses’?
A: To link your existing trade license(s) to your eCLIPSE account, you must associate* the license(s) through the
following steps:
1. On your eCLIPSE homepage, select ‘Associate a Trade License’.
2. Enter your license number and online identification number (found on your license notice), then select ‘Relate
Trade License’.
*You only need to associate a license once for it to permanently appear in your eCLIPSE account.
Q: I submitted my trade license renewal application but haven’t received anything. What’s the status of my
renewal?
A: You only need to submit one (1) license renewal application per license.
• If you were required to attach supporting documents with your renewal application, then it will take three
(3) business days for the application to be reviewed.
• If you were not required to attach additional documents, the renewed license will be listed under ‘My
Trade Licenses’ on your eCLIPSE homepage.
Q: I have updated documentation and/or information (such as certifications, insurance, or other
documents), but my license is not yet due for renewal. Is there a way to submit this information now?
A: Yes! Sign in to your eCLIPSE account (https://eclipse.phila.gov) and scroll down to ‘My Trade Licenses’. Find the
license you need to update and select ‘Amend License’ to upload any new documents.
Additional Information
If you have questions or need further assistance with your trade license renewal,
call 311 or 215-686-8686 (if outside Philadelphia).
