Plumber License
Plumbing licenses are regulated state-by-state (and sometimes locally), with wide variation in required apprenticeship hours, journeyman-to-master progression rules, and exam content. Some states honor reciprocity agreements with specific neighboring states; others require the full local exam regardless of out-of-state experience.
Pick Your Move: Plumber License Transfers
Select where you're licensed now and where you're headed to see the exact pathway, exam requirements, and processing time.
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Plumber License Transfer by Destination State
What it takes to move an existing license into each state, built only from state pairs sourced directly from the destination board.
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Plumber License FAQs
Can a master plumber license transfer to any state?+
No. Master plumber classifications and hour requirements differ enough between states that most receiving states require verification of experience hours and, frequently, a local trade or business/law exam even for master-level applicants.
Which states have plumber reciprocity agreements?+
Reciprocity is typically bilateral and limited to specific state pairs rather than nationwide. Always confirm directly with the receiving state's plumbing board, since agreements can be added or dropped with little notice.