How to get a plumbing license in Indiana
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) licenses plumbing contractors in Indiana.
Who licenses plumbing work in Indiana
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search plumbing licenses |
| License types | Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Corporation (Corporate Plumbing Contractor), Temporary Plumbing Contractor, Journeyman Plumber, Plumbing Apprentice (registration) |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for a credential such as Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Corporation (Corporate Plumbing Contractor) or Temporary Plumbing Contractor.
- Plumbing contractor exam required, administered by Prov after the Plumbing Commission approves the application. source
- Experience: 4 years (Four years in a commission-approved apprenticeship, four years of plumbing trade experience, or four years in a plumbing business under a licensed plumbing contractor (Indiana residents)). source
- Pay the plumbing contractor application fee: $50. source
- Plumbing contractor licenses renew every two years and expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year. source
Plumbing requirements in Indiana
| Exam | Plumbing contractor exam required, administered by Prov after the Plumbing Commission approves the application. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 4 years (Four years in a commission-approved apprenticeship, four years of plumbing trade experience, or four years in a plumbing business under a licensed plumbing contractor (Indiana residents)). source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Plumbing contractor licenses renew every two years and expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year. source |
| Reciprocity | No reciprocity for plumbing contractors per the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency; out-of-state applicants apply and are approved to sit for the exam. source |
| Fees |
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Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in Indiana, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in Indiana?
- Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) licenses plumbing contractors in Indiana.
- How do I check a plumbing license in Indiana?
- The Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Indiana. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in Indiana?
- $50 (Plumbing contractor application fee). $100 (Plumbing contractor license issuance fee in an even year). $50 (Plumbing contractor license issuance fee in an odd year). $100 (Plumbing contractor exam fee paid to Prov). $100 (Plumbing contractor renewal fee, every two year). $50 (Plumbing corporation application fee). $25 (Temporary plumbing contractor application fee). $150 (Plumbing contractor reinstatement fee after the license has been expired 3 or more year).
- How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Indiana?
- 4 years (Four years in a commission-approved apprenticeship, four years of plumbing trade experience, or four years in a plumbing business under a licensed plumbing contractor (Indiana residents)).
- How often does a plumbing license renew in Indiana?
- Plumbing contractor licenses renew every two years and expire December 31 of each odd-numbered year.
Other trades in Indiana
- General contractor license in Indiana
- Electrical license in Indiana
- HVAC license in Indiana
- Roofing license in Indiana
- All Indiana trades
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Sources
- https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/plumbing-home/
- https://mylicense.in.gov/EVerification/Search.aspx
- https://iga.in.gov/ic/2026/Title_25.html
- https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/plumbing-home/plumbing-licensing-information/
- https://provexam.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Indiana_CIB-2026.06.24.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.