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New Jersey Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Master Plumber License (State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers) renews every 2 years, has a renewal fee of about $160, requires 5 hours of continuing education and requires a bond of $3,000 (verify with the board). 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

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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Master Plumber License

Master Plumber · State license · State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (973) 504-6420
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
5 hours
Show CE rules5 credits per biennial period at an approved course, at least 1 on master plumber laws/rules; first renewal exempt; keep records 4 years; Board may audit (N.J.A.C. 13:32-6.1).
Deadline rule
Biennial; expires June 30 of odd-numbered years (next: June 30, 2027). The Board sends a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.6). Renewal requires attesting to CE completion.
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Grace period
Renew within 30 days after expiration with the $50 late fee and the license stays valid; after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing, and practice while suspended is unlicensed practice (N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.6).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $160
Late fee
About $50 late fee when renewing within 30 days after expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:32-5.1, 13:32-2.6).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Reinstatement fee about $150 plus past-due renewal fees (N.J.A.C. 13:32-5.1); a license suspended after the 30-day late window requires application to the Board for reinstatement.

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
Required: $3,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Fees (N.J.A.C. 13:32-5.1): renewal $160 biennial; late renewal $50; reinstatement $150; initial license $160 in year 1 or $80 in year 2 of the cycle. A licensee may renew as inactive by returning the pressure seal. $3,000 surety bond in favor of the State required before practicing (N.J.S.A. 45:14C-26).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the New Jersey Plumbing continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Master Plumber License deadline: Biennial; expires June 30 of odd-numbered years (next: June 30, 2027). The Board sends a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.6). Renewal requires attesting to CE completion.
  2. 2Complete 5 continuing education hours before renewing. 5 credits per biennial period at an approved course, at least 1 on master plumber laws/rules; first renewal exempt; keep records 4 years; Board may audit (N.J.A.C. 13:32-6.1).
  3. 3Confirm your bond meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  4. 4Renew online at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
  5. 5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $160, but fees change.
  6. 6If you miss the deadline: About $50 late fee when renewing within 30 days after expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:32-5.1, 13:32-2.6).

New Jersey Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a New Jersey plumbing license expire?

Master Plumber License: renews every 2 years. Biennial; expires June 30 of odd-numbered years (next: June 30, 2027). The Board sends a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.6). Renewal requires attesting to CE completion. Check with State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a New Jersey plumbing license need?

Master Plumber License: 5 hours per renewal. Check with State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a New Jersey plumbing license?

Renew within 30 days after expiration with the $50 late fee and the license stays valid; after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing, and practice while suspended is unlicensed practice (N.J.A.C. 13:32-2.6). Check with State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a New Jersey plumbing license?

Master Plumber License: About $160. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a New Jersey plumbing license expires?

About $50 late fee when renewing within 30 days after expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:32-5.1, 13:32-2.6). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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