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Indiana Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Indiana has 3 Plumbing license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $30 to $100, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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Journeyman Plumber License

Journeyman · State license · Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 317-232-2960
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
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Grace period
No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $30
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $45). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $100 (total about $130).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Expired 3 or more years: about $60 reinstatement fee plus the current renewal and application fees, a work history letter or resume, and a personal appearance before the Commission.

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
The PLA FAQ states reciprocity is not available for journeyman and contractor plumbers; an out-of-state licensee must apply, be approved by the Commission and pass the exam.
Notes

Journeyman level included because it is the individual renewal beneath the contractor license. Apprentice licenses (expire Oct 1 of even years, $10) are not covered.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Plumbing Contractor License

Contractor · State license · Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 317-232-2960
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $115). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $200 (total about $300) (PLA fee schedule; 860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Expired 3 or more years: about $150 reinstatement fee plus the current renewal and application fees, a work history letter or resume, and a personal appearance before the Commission.

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
The PLA FAQ states reciprocity is not available for journeyman and contractor plumbers; an out-of-state licensee must apply, be approved by the Commission and pass the exam.
Notes

Individual license; Indiana-resident natural person 18 or older who passes the contractor exam. Application $50; issuance fee $100 (even year) or $50 (odd year). The permanent license has no bond requirement (860 IAC 1-1-3 to -5 are repealed); a temporary contractor license ($25 per 6 months, up to 2 years) requires a bond on the Commission form. PLA phone 317-232-2960.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (3)

Plumbing Corporation License

Corporation · State license · Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 317-232-2960
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $100
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $115). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $200 (total about $300).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Expired 3 or more years: about $200 reinstatement fee; reinstate online with the license number and registration code (call PLA at 317-232-2960 if the code is needed).

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
The PLA FAQ states reciprocity is not available for journeyman and contractor plumbers; an out-of-state licensee must apply, be approved by the Commission and pass the exam.
Notes

A corporation must name its responsible licensed Plumbing Contractor to renew; application $50. Required for corporations engaged as plumbing contractors.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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How to renew

  1. 1Check your Journeyman Plumber License deadline: Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
  2. 2Renew online at https://mylicense.in.gov/eGov/ML1PLA.html
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $30, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $45). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $100 (total about $130).
  5. 5Check your Plumbing Contractor License deadline: Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
  6. 6Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
  7. 7If you miss the deadline: Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $115). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $200 (total about $300) (PLA fee schedule; 860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
  8. 8Check your Plumbing Corporation License deadline: Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1).
  9. 9If you miss the deadline: Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $115). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $200 (total about $300).

Indiana Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does an Indiana plumbing license expire?

Journeyman Plumber License: renews every 2 years. Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1). Plumbing Contractor License: renews every 2 years. Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1). Plumbing Corporation License: renews every 2 years. Expires December 31 of every odd-numbered year (next Dec 31, 2027). Renewal notices are sent about 90 days before expiration; the fee is payable before December 1 of the odd-numbered year (860 IAC 1-1-2.1). Check with Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Indiana plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber License: no CE required. Plumbing Contractor License: no CE required. Plumbing Corporation License: no CE required. Check with Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Indiana plumbing license?

No penalty-free grace period: renewals received after Dec 31 of the odd year carry a late fee (see late fee rule). Check with Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) before you rely on it.

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

Journeyman Plumber License: About $30. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Indiana plumbing license expires?

Renewal received after Dec 31 of the odd year and before Mar 1 of the even year: +about $15 (total about $45). Received on or after Mar 1 of the even year: +about $100 (total about $130). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Indiana accept plumbing licenses from other states?

The PLA FAQ states reciprocity is not available for journeyman and contractor plumbers; an out-of-state licensee must apply, be approved by the Commission and pass the exam. Check with Indiana Plumbing Commission (Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

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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