How to get a plumbing license in Wisconsin
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) licenses plumbing contractors in Wisconsin.
Who licenses plumbing work in Wisconsin
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search plumbing licenses |
| License types | Master Plumber, Master Plumber Restricted Service, Master Plumber Restricted Appliance, Journeyman Plumber, Journeyman Plumber Restricted Service, Journeyman Plumber Restricted Appliance, Plumbing Apprentice |
How to get licensed
- Apply to DSPS for a credential such as Master Plumber, Master Plumber Restricted Service or Master Plumber Restricted Appliance.
- Master Plumber license exam required (Part 1 and Part 2 in the DSPS exam fee schedule). source
- Experience: master Plumber exam eligibility: at least 1,000 hours a year of plumbing work for at least 3 years as a licensed journeyman plumber, or a qualifying engineering degree. source
- Pay the master Plumber license fee: $500. source
- Master Plumber license renews every 4 years on March 31st with 24 hours of continuing education. source
Plumbing requirements in Wisconsin
| Exam | Master Plumber license exam required (Part 1 and Part 2 in the DSPS exam fee schedule). source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Master Plumber exam eligibility: at least 1,000 hours a year of plumbing work for at least 3 years as a licensed journeyman plumber, or a qualifying engineering degree. source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Master Plumber license renews every 4 years on March 31st with 24 hours of continuing education. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
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Hiring a plumbing contractor?
See every official lookup in Wisconsin, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need a plumbing license in Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) licenses plumbing contractors in Wisconsin.
- How do I check a plumbing license in Wisconsin?
- The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Wisconsin. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a plumbing license cost in Wisconsin?
- $500 (Master Plumber license fee). $20 (Master Plumber application fee). $95 (Master Plumber exam fee paid to Pearson, per part (Part 1 and Part 2), plus $30 per part to DSPS). $30 (Master Plumber exam fee paid to DSPS, per part). $500 (Master Plumber renewal fee, every 4 year).
- How much experience do you need for a plumbing license in Wisconsin?
- Master Plumber exam eligibility: at least 1,000 hours a year of plumbing work for at least 3 years as a licensed journeyman plumber, or a qualifying engineering degree.
- How often does a plumbing license renew in Wisconsin?
- Master Plumber license renews every 4 years on March 31st with 24 hours of continuing education.
Other trades in Wisconsin
- General contractor license in Wisconsin
- Electrical license in Wisconsin
- HVAC license in Wisconsin
- Roofing license in Wisconsin
- All Wisconsin trades
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Sources
- https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/
- https://license.wi.gov/s/license-lookup
- https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/ch.%20145.pdf
- https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/administrativecode/ch.%20SPS%20305.pdf
- https://dsps.wi.gov/credentialing/credential-fees-and-renewal-dates/
- https://dsps.wi.gov/credentialing/trades-exam-information-and-fee-schedule/
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.