How to get a plumbing license in Oklahoma
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Oklahoma Construction Industries Board licenses plumbing contractors in Oklahoma.
Who licenses plumbing work in Oklahoma
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Oklahoma Construction Industries 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 | Unlimited plumbing contractor, Residential plumbing contractor, Unlimited journeyman plumber, Residential journeyman plumber, Apprentice plumber (registration) |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Oklahoma Construction Industries Board for a credential such as Unlimited plumbing contractor, Residential plumbing contractor or Unlimited journeyman plumber.
- Exam required: both the business and law and the trade portions of the contractor exam. source
- Experience: 1 years (One year of experience beyond what the journeyman license or exam require). source
- Post a plumbing contractor corporate surety bond of $5,000. source
- Carry general liability insurance of at least $50,000. source
- Pay the contractor application fee: $30. source
- Contractor license, active or inactive, renews every year. source
Plumbing requirements in Oklahoma
| Exam | Exam required: both the business and law and the trade portions of the contractor exam. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 1 years (One year of experience beyond what the journeyman license or exam require). source |
| Bond | Plumbing contractor corporate surety bond of $5,000. source |
| Insurance | General liability insurance of at least $50,000. source |
| Renewal | Contractor license, active or inactive, renews every year. source |
| Reciprocity | Reciprocity only with states that have a written reciprocity agreement with Oklahoma. source |
| Fees |
Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in Oklahoma, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma Construction Industries Board licenses plumbing contractors in Oklahoma.
- How do I check a plumbing license in Oklahoma?
- The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Oklahoma. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in Oklahoma?
- $30 (Contractor application fee). $300 (Initial contractor license fee). $200 (Annual contractor license renewal fee). $100 (Contractor renewal late fee).
- How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Oklahoma?
- 1 years (One year of experience beyond what the journeyman license or exam require).
- How often does a plumbing license renew in Oklahoma?
- Contractor license, active or inactive, renews every year.
Other trades in Oklahoma
- General contractor license in Oklahoma
- Electrical license in Oklahoma
- HVAC license in Oklahoma
- Roofing license in Oklahoma
- All Oklahoma 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
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://oklahoma.gov/cib/your-industry/plumbing.html
- https://okcibv7prod.glsuite.us/GLSuiteWeb/Clients/OKCIB/Public/LicenseeSearch/LicenseeSearch.aspx
- https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/cib/documents/your-industry/plumbing-industry/title_158_chapter_30.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.