How to get a plumbing license in Maine
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Plumbers' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) licenses plumbing contractors in Maine.
Who licenses plumbing work in Maine
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Plumbers' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search plumbing licenses |
| License types | Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Trainee Plumber, Journeyman-in-Training |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation for a credential such as Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber or Trainee Plumber.
- Computer-based exam at a Prov testing center after board approval. source
- Experience: master Plumber: at least one year and 2,000 hours as a licensed journeyman, or four years and 8,000 hours as a licensed trainee under a master plumber. source
- Pay the master Plumber license fee: $200. source
- License renews every two years from the date of first licensure. source
Plumbing requirements in Maine
| Exam | Computer-based exam at a Prov testing center after board approval. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Master Plumber: at least one year and 2,000 hours as a licensed journeyman, or four years and 8,000 hours as a licensed trainee under a master plumber. source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | License renews every two years from the date of first licensure. source |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocal license for plumbers licensed in a state with at least equivalent standards that grants Maine licensees similar privilege. source |
| Fees |
Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in Maine, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in Maine?
- Plumbers' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) licenses plumbing contractors in Maine.
- How do I check a plumbing license in Maine?
- The Plumbers' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Maine. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in Maine?
- $200 (Master Plumber license fee). $21 (Criminal background check fee). $65 (Master Plumber exam fee paid to Prov). $200 (Master Plumber renewal fee, every two year). $50 (Late renewal fee, up to 90 days after expiration).
- How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Maine?
- Master Plumber: at least one year and 2,000 hours as a licensed journeyman, or four years and 8,000 hours as a licensed trainee under a master plumber.
- How often does a plumbing license renew in Maine?
- License renews every two years from the date of first licensure.
Other trades in Maine
- General contractor license in Maine
- Electrical license in Maine
- HVAC license in Maine
- Roofing license in Maine
- All Maine trades
Plumbing license in other states
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- Florida
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- Indiana
- Iowa
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- Ohio
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- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers-examining-board
- https://www.pfr.maine.gov/almsonline/almsquery/welcome.aspx
- https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/32/title32sec3302.html
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers-examining-board/examinations
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers-examining-board/licensing/individual-licenses
- https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/32/title32sec3504-A.html
- https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/sites/maine.gov.pfr.professionallicensing/files/inline-files/prov-bulletin-trades.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.