How to get a plumbing license in Massachusetts
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure) licenses plumbing contractors in Massachusetts.
Who licenses plumbing work in Massachusetts
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search plumbing licenses |
| License types | Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Journeyman Gas Fitter, Master Gas Fitter, Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installer |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Division of Occupational Licensure for a credential such as Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber or Journeyman Gas Fitter.
- Yes, a written and practical exam is required for journeyman and master plumber and gas fitter licenses. source
- Pay the master Plumber license fee of $78, paid after passing the exam: $78. source
- Licenses are issued for two years and renewed every two years on or before May 1. source
Plumbing requirements in Massachusetts
| Exam | Yes, a written and practical exam is required for journeyman and master plumber and gas fitter license. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | 2 years (Licenses are issued for two years and renewed every two years on or before May 1). source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in Massachusetts, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in Massachusetts?
- Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure) licenses plumbing contractors in Massachusetts.
- How do I check a plumbing license in Massachusetts?
- The Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Massachusetts. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in Massachusetts?
- Master Plumber license fee of $78, paid after passing the exam. Journeyman Plumber license fee of $52. Exam administration fee of $80 per attempt (Journeyman or Master Plumber). Master Gas Fitter license fee of $97.
- How often does a plumbing license renew in Massachusetts?
- Licenses are issued for two years and renewed every two years on or before May 1.
Other trades in Massachusetts
- General contractor license in Massachusetts
- Electrical license in Massachusetts
- HVAC license in Massachusetts
- Roofing license in Massachusetts
- All Massachusetts trades
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Sources
- https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-state-examiners-of-plumbers-and-gas-fitters
- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/division-of-occupational-licensure-check-a-license
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter142/Section3
- https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/598
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter142/Section6
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.