How to get a plumbing license in North Dakota
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
North Dakota State Plumbing Board licenses plumbing contractors in North Dakota.
Who licenses plumbing work in North Dakota
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | North Dakota State Plumbing Board official statement |
| Official lookup | Search plumbing licenses We could not load this lookup when we checked, so confirm the link on the board site. |
| License types | Master plumber, Journeyman plumber, Apprentice plumber, Sewer and water contractor, Sewer and water installer, Water conditioning contractor, Water conditioning installer, Certified backflow assembly tester |
How to get licensed
- Apply to North Dakota State Plumbing Board for a credential such as Master plumber, Journeyman plumber or Apprentice plumber.
- Board exam required for master and journeyman plumber licenses. source
- Experience: 2 years (Master plumber: two years (3,400 hours) of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber). source
- Pay the master or journeyman plumber application fee: $50. source
- Plumber licenses are valid one year and expire December 31. source
Plumbing requirements in North Dakota
| Exam | Board exam required for master and journeyman plumber license. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 years (Master plumber: two years (3,400 hours) of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber). source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Plumber licenses are valid one year and expire December 31. source |
| Reciprocity | The board may license plumbers from states with substantially equivalent requirements without exam, where that state returns the favor. source |
| Fees |
Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in North Dakota, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in North Dakota?
- North Dakota State Plumbing Board licenses plumbing contractors in North Dakota.
- How do I check a plumbing license in North Dakota?
- The North Dakota State Plumbing Board keeps the record for plumbing contractors in North Dakota. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in North Dakota?
- $50 (Master or journeyman plumber application fee). $50 (Master plumber exam fee). $200 (Master plumber license fee). $200 (Master plumber annual renewal fee). $100 (Journeyman plumber annual renewal fee). $50 (Late renewal fee).
- How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in North Dakota?
- 2 years (Master plumber: two years (3,400 hours) of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber).
- How often does a plumbing license renew in North Dakota?
- Plumber licenses are valid one year and expire December 31.
Other trades in North Dakota
- General contractor license in North Dakota
- Electrical license in North Dakota
- HVAC license in North Dakota
- Roofing license in North Dakota
- All North Dakota trades
Plumbing license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://www.ndplumbingboard.gov/
- https://www.ndplumbingboard.gov/licensing-license-lookup
- https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t43c18.pdf
- https://www.ndlegis.gov/information/acdata/pdf/62-02-01.pdf
- https://www.ndplumbingboard.gov/exam-fees
- https://www.ndplumbingboard.gov/licensing-renewal-fees
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.