Alabama Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Master Plumber certificate (Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $175 and requires 4 hours of continuing education. The Plumbing Business Registration (Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board) renews every year and has a renewal fee of about $25. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Master Plumber certificate

MP · State license · Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board

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Renew on the official site 205-945-4857

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 4 hours
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4 hours per year regardless of the number of certifications held (if holding both plumbing and gas certificates, 2 plumbing and 2 gas hours, or business and law courses can cover all 4). Hours must be submitted by the end of business Oct 31; otherwise a deficiency plan and a $100 fee are required and the hours must be completed before Dec 31 to renew. Approved providers report hours to the Board and issue a certificate within 7 days. No rollover of extra hours. Exempt: age 65 or older (starting the year after turning 65); journeyman certificates obtained and renewed in the same calendar year; initial certificates obtained by reciprocity or exam based on another state's license and renewed in the same year. Inactive status is exempt until reactivation.
Deadline rule: All certificates and registrations expire December 31 annually; renewal season Oct 1 - Dec 31; fees must be received by close of business (online by 11:59 PM) Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-9-.01).

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Grace period: None; any renewal after Dec 31 is late and carries a penalty equal to the renewal fee. All unpaid prior-year fees are due when paying (Code 34-37-9).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $175
Late fee: Late penalty about $175 (equal to renewal fee), total about $350, for renewals after Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-4-.01(3)(c); 720-X-9-.01).
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A delinquent certificate requires payment of all unpaid prior-year fees plus penalties (Ala. Code 34-37-9; Rule 720-X-9-.01) and completion of 4 CE hours before renewal is approved. No time limit for reinstatement is published in the Board rules or Q&A.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Code 34-37-11 reciprocity: current license in good standing in a state with a valid reciprocity agreement; must pass business law exam; out-of-state applicants otherwise need 70 on the Board exam (Rules 720-X-4-.01(2)(g), -.02).

Notes

Master Plumber is the contractor-level certificate; the principal master plumber qualifies the plumbing business. Fees effective Jan 1, 2026 (Rule 720-X-4-.01, revised Oct 13, 2025). Holding both master plumber and master gas fitter means a $350 combined renewal. Renewals are completed online and certificates are printed by the licensee. Board phone (205) 945-4857; 216 Aquarius Dr, Suite 319, Homewood AL 35209. Master gas fitter is a separate certification with the same $175 renewal and is not listed separately here.

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Plumbing Business Registration

BizReg · State license · Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board

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Renew on the official site 205-945-4857

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: All certificates and registrations expire December 31 annually; renewal season Oct 1 - Dec 31; fees must be received by close of business (online by 11:59 PM) Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-9-.01).

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Grace period: None. Any renewal after Dec 31 is late and carries a $25 late penalty (Rule 720-X-4-.01(3)(e)).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $25
Late fee: Late penalty about $25 for business registration renewal after Dec 31.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A lapsed registration owes back fees. Per the Board's 2024 newsletter: about $25 renewal plus about $25 late renewal plus a delinquent fee of about $25 for each earlier lapsed year (expired 12/31/2023 owes about $75 total; 12/31/2022 or before about $100; 12/31/2021 or before about $125). Renewing employees' certificates does not renew the business registration.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Code 34-37-11 reciprocity: current license in good standing in a state with a valid reciprocity agreement; must pass business law exam; out-of-state applicants otherwise need 70 on the Board exam (Rules 720-X-4-.01(2)(g), -.02).

Notes

Each business performing plumbing or gas fitting in Alabama must register and renew annually; renewal is separate from renewing employees' certificates. Business information can be updated at any time online. A principal master plumber can be principal for only one company per master certification. Board phone (205) 945-4857; 216 Aquarius Dr, Suite 319, Homewood AL 35209.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Alabama Plumbing continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Master Plumber certificate deadline: All certificates and registrations expire December 31 annually; renewal season Oct 1 - Dec 31; fees must be received by close of business (online by 11:59 PM) Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-9-.01).
2Complete 4 continuing education hours before renewing. 4 hours per year regardless of the number of certifications held (if holding both plumbing and gas certificates, 2 plumbing and 2 gas hours, or business and law courses can cover all 4). Hours must be submitted by the end of business Oct 31; otherwise a deficiency plan and a $100 fee are required and the hours must be completed before Dec 31 to renew. Approved providers report hours to the Board and issue a certificate within 7 days. No rollover of extra hours. Exempt: age 65 or older (starting the year after turning 65); journeyman certificates obtained and renewed in the same calendar year; initial certificates obtained by reciprocity or exam based on another state's license and renewed in the same year. Inactive status is exempt until reactivation.
3Renew online at https://alpgfb.igovsolution.net/online/User_login.aspx
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $175, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: Late penalty about $175 (equal to renewal fee), total about $350, for renewals after Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-4-.01(3)(c); 720-X-9-.01).
6Check your Plumbing Business Registration deadline: All certificates and registrations expire December 31 annually; renewal season Oct 1 - Dec 31; fees must be received by close of business (online by 11:59 PM) Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-9-.01).
7Renew online at https://alpgfb.igovsolution.net/online/Business_login.aspx
8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $25, but fees change.
9If you miss the deadline: Late penalty about $25 for business registration renewal after Dec 31.

Alabama Plumbing renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does an Alabama plumbing license expire?

Master Plumber certificate: renews every year. All certificates and registrations expire December 31 annually; renewal season Oct 1 - Dec 31; fees must be received by close of business (online by 11:59 PM) Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-9-.01). Plumbing Business Registration: renews every year. All certificates and registrations expire December 31 annually; renewal season Oct 1 - Dec 31; fees must be received by close of business (online by 11:59 PM) Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-9-.01). Check with Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Alabama plumbing license need?

Master Plumber certificate: 4 hours per renewal. Plumbing Business Registration: no CE required. Check with Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Alabama plumbing license?

None; any renewal after Dec 31 is late and carries a penalty equal to the renewal fee. All unpaid prior-year fees are due when paying (Code 34-37-9). Check with Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Alabama plumbing license?

Master Plumber certificate: About $175. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Alabama plumbing license expires?

Late penalty about $175 (equal to renewal fee), total about $350, for renewals after Dec 31 (Rule 720-X-4-.01(3)(c); 720-X-9-.01). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Alabama accept plumbing licenses from other states?

Code 34-37-11 reciprocity: current license in good standing in a state with a valid reciprocity agreement; must pass business law exam; out-of-state applicants otherwise need 70 on the Board exam (Rules 720-X-4-.01(2)(g), -.02). Check with Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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