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How to get a plumbing license in Vermont

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Plumber's Examining Board) licenses plumbing contractors in Vermont. The DFS Licensing MasterList, Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety lists 1,672 active plumbing individual records as of October 6, 2026.

Who licenses plumbing work in Vermont

CredentialState license
BoardVermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Plumber's Examining Board) official statement
Official lookupSearch plumbing licenses
License typesMaster Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Specialist (limited license)

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Plumber's Examining Board as a Master Plumber or Journeyman Plumber or Specialist (limited license).
    Board page
  2. Written exam covering plumbing theory and practice and Vermont rules required. source
  3. Experience: master plumber: held a journeyman plumber license for at least 12 months, or equivalent training and experience accepted by the Board. source
  4. Pay the master plumber license fee: $120. source
  5. License is valid for two years. source

Plumbing requirements in Vermont

Plumbing: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamWritten exam covering plumbing theory and practice and Vermont rules required. source
ExperienceMaster plumber: held a journeyman plumber license for at least 12 months, or equivalent training and experience accepted by the Board. source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
Renewal2 years (License is valid for two year). source
ReciprocityLicense without exam for plumbers licensed by another state or municipality, subject to the conditions in 26 V.S.A. 2194. source
Fees
  • $120 (Master plumber license fee). source
  • $90 (Journeyman plumber license fee). source
  • $120 (Master plumber renewal fee). source
  • $80 (Exam fee paid to the testing vendor Prov, per exam). source
  • $15 (Reinstatement fee added to the renewal fee for a license reinstated within 90 days after it expire). source

Hiring a plumbing contractor?

See every official lookup in Vermont, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.

How to verify a contractor license in Vermont

Questions

Do you need a plumbing license in Vermont?
Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Plumber's Examining Board) licenses plumbing contractors in Vermont.
How do I check a plumbing license in Vermont?
The Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Plumber's Examining Board) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Vermont. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a plumbing license cost in Vermont?
$120 (Master plumber license fee). $90 (Journeyman plumber license fee). $120 (Master plumber renewal fee). $80 (Exam fee paid to the testing vendor Prov, per exam). $15 (Reinstatement fee added to the renewal fee for a license reinstated within 90 days after it expire).
How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Vermont?
Master plumber: held a journeyman plumber license for at least 12 months, or equivalent training and experience accepted by the Board.
How often does a plumbing license renew in Vermont?
License is valid for two 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.