Louisiana Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Journeyman Plumber (State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $50 and requires 3.5 hours of continuing education. The Master Plumber (Active) (State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $190 and requires 5 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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

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Journeyman Plumber

Journeyman · State license · State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

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Renew on the official site (225) 346-6352 (office at LSLBC, 600 North Street, from Sept 1, 2026); 225-756-3434

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 3.5 hours
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3.5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); 4.5 hours when also renewing a gas fitter license. CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal. Missed CPE must be made up through the board.
Deadline rule: Renew by December 31 each year.

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Grace period: Renew by December 31; renewing after December 31 adds the 1st revival fee, and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee. Working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $50
Late fee: About $50 by Dec 31; about $65 after Dec 31; about $80 after March 31 (fee schedule on 2027 renewal form).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Renewals after Dec 31 add the 1st revival fee and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee (see fee schedule). Contact the Board for lapsed licenses; working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees.

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: Reciprocity with Arkansas and Texas only; a valid out-of-state plumbing license obtained with at least 8,000 hours may be used to qualify for the journeyman exam.

Notes

Journeyman and natural gas fitter renewal $50 by Dec 31, $65 after Dec 31, $80 after Mar 31 (includes $10 processing; 2027 renewal form). Under Act 908 of 2026 the State Plumbing Board's functions move to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (office relocated Sept 1, 2026; provisions fully effective Jan 1, 2027), so fees and CPE may change after the 2027 renewal. The State Plumbing Board office moved to the LSLBC building at 600 North Street, Baton Rouge on Sept 1, 2026, phone (225) 346-6352; the 225-756-3434 line is still listed.

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Master Plumber (Active)

Master · State license · State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA)

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Renew on the official site (225) 346-6352 (office at LSLBC, 600 North Street, from Sept 1, 2026); 225-756-3434

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 5 hours
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5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); an inactive master working as a journeyman needs 3.5 hours; an inactive master not working in the trade files an affidavit and is exempt. 4.5 hours apply to licensees renewing both plumber and gas fitter licenses. CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal.
Deadline rule: All licenses renew annually by December 31 (2027 renewal form: renew by Dec 31, 2026). CPE must be completed before submitting renewal.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: Renew by December 31; renewing after December 31 adds the 1st revival fee, and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee. Working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $190
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Fee schedule (includes about $10 processing charge): about $190 if renewed by Dec 31; about $250 if renewed after Dec 31 (1st revival fee); about $310 if renewed after March 31 (2nd revival fee).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Renewals after Dec 31 add the 1st revival fee and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee (see fee schedule). Contact the Board for lapsed licenses; working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees.

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: Active master plumbers (the responsible master for each company) must keep certificates on file with the board for general liability ($500,000 per the board's renewal form), workers' compensation (or a notarized exemption affidavit, renewed each year) and service-vehicle liability. Certificates without a termination date are accepted for the current license year only.
Reciprocity: The State Plumbing Board does not reciprocate master licenses.

Notes

Fees (include a $10 processing charge) from the board's 2027 renewal form: active master plumber or active master natural gas fitter $190 by Dec 31, $250 after Dec 31, $310 after Mar 31; inactive master $40/$55/$70. Journeyman and natural gas fitter $50/$65/$80. Plumbing work over $10,000 by a mechanical contractor requires a master plumber license. Under Act 908 of 2026 the State Plumbing Board's functions move to the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (office relocated to 600 North Street, Baton Rouge on Sept 1, 2026; provisions fully effective Jan 1, 2027), so fees, CPE and renewal procedures may change after the 2027 renewal. The State Plumbing Board office moved to the LSLBC building at 600 North Street, Baton Rouge on Sept 1, 2026, phone (225) 346-6352; the 225-756-3434 line is still listed.

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

How to renew

1Check your Journeyman Plumber deadline: Renew by December 31 each year.
2Complete 3.5 continuing education hours before renewing. 3.5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); 4.5 hours when also renewing a gas fitter license. CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal. Missed CPE must be made up through the board.
3Renew online at https://licensee.spbla.com/login
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: About $50 by Dec 31; about $65 after Dec 31; about $80 after March 31 (fee schedule on 2027 renewal form).
6Check your Master Plumber (Active) deadline: All licenses renew annually by December 31 (2027 renewal form: renew by Dec 31, 2026). CPE must be completed before submitting renewal.
7Complete 5 continuing education hours before renewing. 5 hours of board-approved CPE in the prior calendar year before renewing (LAC 46:LV.1001); an inactive master working as a journeyman needs 3.5 hours; an inactive master not working in the trade files an affidavit and is exempt. 4.5 hours apply to licensees renewing both plumber and gas fitter licenses. CPE must be completed before submitting the renewal.
8Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $190, but fees change.
10If you miss the deadline: Fee schedule (includes about $10 processing charge): about $190 if renewed by Dec 31; about $250 if renewed after Dec 31 (1st revival fee); about $310 if renewed after March 31 (2nd revival fee).

Louisiana Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a Louisiana plumbing license expire?

Journeyman Plumber: renews every year. Renew by December 31 each year. Master Plumber (Active): renews every year. All licenses renew annually by December 31 (2027 renewal form: renew by Dec 31, 2026). CPE must be completed before submitting renewal. Check with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Louisiana plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber: 3.5 hours per renewal. Master Plumber (Active): 5 hours per renewal. Check with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Louisiana plumbing license?

Renew by December 31; renewing after December 31 adds the 1st revival fee, and after March 31 the 2nd revival fee. Working on an expired license can bring special enforcement fees. Check with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) before you rely on it.

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

Journeyman Plumber: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Louisiana plumbing license expires?

About $50 by Dec 31; about $65 after Dec 31; about $80 after March 31 (fee schedule on 2027 renewal form). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Louisiana accept plumbing licenses from other states?

Reciprocity with Arkansas and Texas only; a valid out-of-state plumbing license obtained with at least 8,000 hours may be used to qualify for the journeyman exam. Check with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana (SPBLA) 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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