How to get a plumbing license in Alabama
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board licenses plumbing contractors in Alabama.
Who licenses plumbing work in Alabama
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board official statement |
| Official lookup | Search plumbing licenses |
| License types | Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Apprentice Plumber, Master Gas Fitter, Journeyman Gas Fitter, Apprentice Gas Fitter |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board for a credential such as Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber or Apprentice Plumber.
- Master plumbers pass the master exam and, since January 1, 2026, an additional business law exam. source
- Experience: 1 year of current work experience to sit for the master exam (journeyman exam requires 2 years). source
- Pay the master certificate initial application processing fee: $50. source
- Master plumber certificates are annual. source
Plumbing requirements in Alabama
| Exam | Master plumbers pass the master exam and, since January 1, 2026, an additional business law exam. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 1 year of current work experience to sit for the master exam (journeyman exam requires 2 years). source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Master plumber certificates are annual. source |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocity for a master plumber license only with the Mississippi Board of Contractor. source |
| Fees |
Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in Alabama, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in Alabama?
- Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board licenses plumbing contractors in Alabama.
- How do I check a plumbing license in Alabama?
- The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Alabama. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in Alabama?
- $50 (Master certificate initial application processing fee). $175 (Initial master certificate fee). $25 (New company registration fee (also the annual company renewal fee)).
- How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Alabama?
- 1 year of current work experience to sit for the master exam (journeyman exam requires 2 years).
- How often does a plumbing license renew in Alabama?
- Master plumber certificates are annual.
Other trades in Alabama
- General contractor license in Alabama
- Electrical license in Alabama
- HVAC license in Alabama
- Roofing license in Alabama
- All Alabama trades
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Sources
- https://pgfb.alabama.gov/
- https://alpgfb.igovsolution.net/online/Lookups/Business.aspx
- https://pgfb.alabama.gov/applicants/how-do-i-become-licensed/
- https://pgfb.alabama.gov/applicants/exams/
- https://pgfb.alabama.gov/applicants/reciprocation/
- https://pgfb.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/InitialApplCertificate-Master.pdf
- https://pgfb.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Company-Registration-Form-02-24.pdf
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.