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How to get a plumber license in Indiana

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Indiana's official board.

Indiana licenses plumbers through Indiana Plumbing Commission, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA/PLA).

Issuing authority: Indiana Plumbing Commission, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA/PLA). Official page: https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/plumbing-home/plumbing-licensing-information/

License levels in Indiana

Indiana plumber licensing at a glance

RequirementsApprentice: age 17+, enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program. Journeyman: age 18+, complete an approved apprenticeship OR hold an out-of-state plumbing license with 4 years experience; pass exam (7 attempts within 2 years). Plumbing Contractor: age 18+, via 4-year apprenticeship, out-of-state license, or 4 years experience in a plumbing business under a licensed contractor; pass exam.
ReciprocityReciprocity is NOT available for journeyman and contractor plumbers; out-of-state licensees must apply and pass Indiana's exam.
RenewalBiennial. Apprentices renew October 1 (even years, $10). Journeymen/Contractors renew December 31 (odd years). No continuing education requirement.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Indiana?
Indiana regulates plumbers through Indiana Plumbing Commission, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA/PLA).
What plumber license levels does Indiana have?
The levels are Plumbing Apprentice, Journeyman Plumber, Plumbing Contractor, Temporary Plumbing Contractor, Corporate Plumbing Business.
How do you get licensed as a plumber in Indiana?
Apprentice: age 17+, enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program. Journeyman: age 18+, complete an approved apprenticeship OR hold an out-of-state plumbing license with 4 years experience; pass exam (7 attempts within 2 years). Plumbing Contractor: age 18+, via 4-year apprenticeship, out-of-state license, or 4 years experience in a plumbing business under a licensed contractor; pass exam.
Does Indiana have plumber license reciprocity?
Reciprocity is NOT available for journeyman and contractor plumbers; out-of-state licensees must apply and pass Indiana's exam.

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