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How to get a plumbing license in New Jersey

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses plumbing contractors in New Jersey. The State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers, active individual licensee file, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs lists 1,727 active plumbing individual records as of October 1, 2026.

Who licenses plumbing work in New Jersey

CredentialState license
BoardState Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers official statement
Official lookupSearch plumbing licenses
License typesMaster Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Medical Gas Piping Installer

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers as a Master Plumber or Journeyman Plumber or Medical Gas Piping Installer.
    Board page
  2. Master Plumber's examination required after the board approves the application. source
  3. Experience: four-year approved apprenticeship (or engineering degree) plus one journeyman year in New Jersey of at least 1,200 hour. source
  4. Post a surety bond of $3,000 running with the license for each biennial term. source
  5. Pay the master Plumber application fee: $100. source
  6. Licenses expire every two years on June 30 of odd-numbered years. source

Plumbing requirements in New Jersey

Plumbing: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamMaster Plumber's examination required after the board approves the application. source
ExperienceFour-year approved apprenticeship (or engineering degree) plus one journeyman year in New Jersey of at least 1,200 hour. source
BondSurety bond of $3,000 running with the license for each biennial term. source
InsuranceNo liability insurance requirement for master plumbers found on the board's FAQ or application overview.
RenewalLicenses expire every two years on June 30 of odd-numbered year. source
ReciprocityReciprocity only with states whose standards are equal or comparable and that reciprocate with New Jersey. source
Fees
  • $100 (Master Plumber application fee). source
  • $160 (Biennial license renewal fee). source
  • Exam fee and initial license fee: the board says a separate licensing fee is assessed after passing the exam, but no amount was found on an official page.

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Questions

Do you need a plumbing license in New Jersey?
State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers licenses plumbing contractors in New Jersey.
How do I check a plumbing license in New Jersey?
The State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers keeps the record for plumbing contractors in New Jersey. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a plumbing license cost in New Jersey?
$100 (Master Plumber application fee). $160 (Biennial license renewal fee).
How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in New Jersey?
Four-year approved apprenticeship (or engineering degree) plus one journeyman year in New Jersey of at least 1,200 hour.
How often does a plumbing license renew in New Jersey?
Licenses expire every two years on June 30 of odd-numbered years.

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Sources

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.