Connecticut Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Connecticut has 3 Plumbing license classes. Most renew every year. Renewal fees are about $120 to $150, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 5 hours. The details for each class are below.

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Limited plumbing contractor licenses (combined entry)

J-1, J-3, P-7, P-9, SP-1, PP-1 · State license · Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical, Plumbing & Piping, Heating/Piping/Cooling/Sheet Metal Examining Boards)

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Renew on the official site 860-713-6100

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 5 hours
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Unlimited and limited contractors and unlimited journeyperson: 5 credit hours every two years; limited journeyperson 3 hours every two years; no CE for P-6, P-7, PP-1, PP-2. Contractors complete CE between Aug 1 of an EVEN year and July 31 two years later; journeypersons Aug 1 of an ODD year to July 31 two years later (3 months before the Oct 31 renewal). Courses approved by the CT Plumbing Board; holder attests at renewal and keeps records 4 years.
Deadline rule: All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31.

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Grace period: DCP may accept a renewal application for up to 90 days after expiration with the late fee and no reinstatement application (CGS 21a-4(d)); the licensee may not work while the license is lapsed. For trade licenses, CGS 20-335 separately says the board may renew a license if the application is received no later than one month after expiration; confirm timing with DCP.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $150
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late fee may be imposed by the Commissioner equal to 10% of the renewal fee (min about $10, max about $100) under CGS 21a-4(c): about $15 for this license; the DCP-published actual amount was not found.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement (lapsed >90 days): file reinstatement form + fee within 3 years of expiration (DCP trade-license pages; CGS 21a-4(e)); applicant attests no work in CT while lapsed, pays current year's renewal fee and completes CE required for the preceding year and the year of reinstatement; if worked while lapsed, pays all license and late fees owed for the lapsed period. After 3 years must reapply and retest. (CGS 20-335 text mentions 2 years; DCP pages and 21a-4 say 3 years.)

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: Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction (DCP); applicants with an equivalent out-of-state license may apply via the 'equivalent out of state license' path and still take the exam.

Notes

Licenses are issued to individuals only (company applications not accepted); renewal notices emailed ~30-45 days before expiration; online renewal via DCP eLicense (User ID/password or Fast Track PIN). Renewal fee ($150 contractor / $120 journeyperson) confirmed in both DCP page and CGS 20-335. No bond or insurance requirement found for the trade license. DCP phone 860-713-6100; licensing email [email protected]. Journeyperson counterparts (J-2, J-4, P-6, P-8, SP-2, PP-2) renew at $120. Limited contractor CE is 5 hours/2 yrs; limited journeyperson 3 hours/2 yrs; none for P-6, P-7, PP-1, PP-2.

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Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber

P-2 · State license · Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical, Plumbing & Piping, Heating/Piping/Cooling/Sheet Metal Examining Boards)

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Renew on the official site 860-713-6100

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 5 hours
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Unlimited and limited contractors and unlimited journeyperson: 5 credit hours every two years; limited journeyperson 3 hours every two years; no CE for P-6, P-7, PP-1, PP-2. Contractors complete CE between Aug 1 of an EVEN year and July 31 two years later; journeypersons Aug 1 of an ODD year to July 31 two years later (3 months before the Oct 31 renewal). Courses approved by the CT Plumbing Board; holder attests at renewal and keeps records 4 years.
Deadline rule: All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: DCP may accept a renewal application for up to 90 days after expiration with the late fee and no reinstatement application (CGS 21a-4(d)); the licensee may not work while the license is lapsed. For trade licenses, CGS 20-335 separately says the board may renew a license if the application is received no later than one month after expiration; confirm timing with DCP.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $120
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late fee may be imposed by the Commissioner equal to 10% of the renewal fee (min about $10, max about $100) under CGS 21a-4(c): about $12 for this license; the DCP-published actual amount was not found.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement (lapsed >90 days): file reinstatement form + fee within 3 years of expiration (DCP trade-license pages; CGS 21a-4(e)); applicant attests no work in CT while lapsed, pays current year's renewal fee and completes CE required for the preceding year and the year of reinstatement; if worked while lapsed, pays all license and late fees owed for the lapsed period. After 3 years must reapply and retest. (CGS 20-335 text mentions 2 years; DCP pages and 21a-4 say 3 years.)

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: Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction (DCP); applicants with an equivalent out-of-state license may apply via the 'equivalent out of state license' path and still take the exam.

Notes

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Unlimited Plumbing Contractor

P-1 · State license · Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical, Plumbing & Piping, Heating/Piping/Cooling/Sheet Metal Examining Boards)

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Renew on the official site 860-713-6100

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 5 hours
Show CE rules
Unlimited and limited contractors and unlimited journeyperson: 5 credit hours every two years; limited journeyperson 3 hours every two years; no CE for P-6, P-7, PP-1, PP-2. Contractors complete CE between Aug 1 of an EVEN year and July 31 two years later; journeypersons Aug 1 of an ODD year to July 31 two years later (3 months before the Oct 31 renewal). Courses approved by the CT Plumbing Board; holder attests at renewal and keeps records 4 years.
Deadline rule: All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: DCP may accept a renewal application for up to 90 days after expiration with the late fee and no reinstatement application (CGS 21a-4(d)); the licensee may not work while the license is lapsed. For trade licenses, CGS 20-335 separately says the board may renew a license if the application is received no later than one month after expiration; confirm timing with DCP.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $150
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late fee may be imposed by the Commissioner equal to 10% of the renewal fee (min about $10, max about $100) under CGS 21a-4(c): about $15 for this license; the DCP-published actual amount was not found.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement (lapsed >90 days): file reinstatement form + fee within 3 years of expiration (DCP trade-license pages; CGS 21a-4(e)); applicant attests no work in CT while lapsed, pays current year's renewal fee and completes CE required for the preceding year and the year of reinstatement; if worked while lapsed, pays all license and late fees owed for the lapsed period. After 3 years must reapply and retest. (CGS 20-335 text mentions 2 years; DCP pages and 21a-4 say 3 years.)

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: Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction (DCP); applicants with an equivalent out-of-state license may apply via the 'equivalent out of state license' path and still take the exam.

Notes

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

How to renew

1Check your Limited plumbing contractor licenses (combined entry) deadline: All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31.
2Complete 5 continuing education hours before renewing. Unlimited and limited contractors and unlimited journeyperson: 5 credit hours every two years; limited journeyperson 3 hours every two years; no CE for P-6, P-7, PP-1, PP-2. Contractors complete CE between Aug 1 of an EVEN year and July 31 two years later; journeypersons Aug 1 of an ODD year to July 31 two years later (3 months before the Oct 31 renewal). Courses approved by the CT Plumbing Board; holder attests at renewal and keeps records 4 years.
3Renew online at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Login.aspx
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: Late fee may be imposed by the Commissioner equal to 10% of the renewal fee (min about $10, max about $100) under CGS 21a-4(c): about $15 for this license; the DCP-published actual amount was not found.
6Check your Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber deadline: All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31.
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $120, but fees change.
8If you miss the deadline: Late fee may be imposed by the Commissioner equal to 10% of the renewal fee (min about $10, max about $100) under CGS 21a-4(c): about $12 for this license; the DCP-published actual amount was not found.
9Check your Unlimited Plumbing Contractor deadline: All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31.

Connecticut Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a Connecticut plumbing license expire?

Limited plumbing contractor licenses (combined entry): renews every year. All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31. Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber: renews every year. All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31. Unlimited Plumbing Contractor: renews every year. All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31. Check with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical, Plumbing & Piping, Heating/Piping/Cooling/Sheet Metal Examining Boards) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Connecticut plumbing license need?

Limited plumbing contractor licenses (combined entry): 5 hours per renewal. Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber: 5 hours per renewal. Unlimited Plumbing Contractor: 5 hours per renewal. Check with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical, Plumbing & Piping, Heating/Piping/Cooling/Sheet Metal Examining Boards) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Connecticut plumbing license?

DCP may accept a renewal application for up to 90 days after expiration with the late fee and no reinstatement application (CGS 21a-4(d)); the licensee may not work while the license is lapsed. For trade licenses, CGS 20-335 separately says the board may renew a license if the application is received no later than one month after expiration; confirm timing with DCP. Check with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical, Plumbing & Piping, Heating/Piping/Cooling/Sheet Metal Examining Boards) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Connecticut plumbing license?

Limited plumbing contractor licenses (combined entry): About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Connecticut plumbing license expires?

Late fee may be imposed by the Commissioner equal to 10% of the renewal fee (min about $10, max about $100) under CGS 21a-4(c): about $15 for this license; the DCP-published actual amount was not found. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Connecticut accept plumbing licenses from other states?

Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction (DCP); applicants with an equivalent out-of-state license may apply via the 'equivalent out of state license' path and still take the exam. Check with Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational & Professional Licensing (Electrical, Plumbing & Piping, Heating/Piping/Cooling/Sheet Metal Examining Boards) before you rely on it.

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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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