North Dakota Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Journeyman Plumber (North Dakota State Plumbing Board) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $100 and requires 2 hours of continuing education. The Master Plumber (North Dakota State Plumbing Board) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $200 and requires 2 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Journeyman Plumber

Journeyman · State license · North Dakota State Plumbing Board

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Renew on the official site 701-328-9977

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 2 hours
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2 to 4 credit hours of plumbing continuing education within each two-year period (NDCC 43-18-17.1). Board-run CE sessions are held each spring across the state ($40 fee for masters and journeymen, paid before the session); a $40 board correspondence course and approved online courses (about $35-$79) also count. Apprentices are not required to attend.
Deadline rule: License valid one year, expires December 31 of the year issued (NDCC 43-18-17).

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Grace period: Board must renew on application within 30 days after expiration (NDCC 43-18-17); board need not renew later than 1 year after expiration.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
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About $50 late renewal fee (62-02-01-07 NDAC). Statute allows renewal on application within 30 days after the December 31 expiration (NDCC 43-18-17); by rule the board need not renew a license later than one year after expiration.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
The board need not renew a license more than one year after expiration, and may require a new examination for a license expired one year or more (62-02-01-07 NDAC).

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 board may register a nonresident without examination if the applicant is licensed in a state whose requirements the board finds substantially equivalent to North Dakota's and that grants similar privileges to North Dakota licensees (NDCC 43-18-13.1). Otherwise the applicant must apply for the North Dakota exam and license. No list of qualifying states is published.

Notes

In cities under 1,000 population and in rural areas a licensed journeyman may engage in the plumbing business (NDCC 43-18-10). Online renewal through the board portal; card payments carry a 2.5% fee. Phone 701-328-9977. Sewer and Water Contractor ($100/yr renewal) and Water Conditioning Contractor ($40/yr renewal) are separate board licenses.

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Master Plumber

Master · State license · North Dakota State Plumbing Board

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Renew on the official site 701-328-9977

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 2 hours
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2 to 4 credit hours of plumbing continuing education within each two-year period (NDCC 43-18-17.1). Board-run CE sessions are held each spring across the state ($40 fee for masters and journeymen, paid before the session); a $40 board correspondence course and approved online courses (about $35-$79) also count. Apprentices are not required to attend.
Deadline rule: License valid one year, expires December 31 of the year issued (NDCC 43-18-17).

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Grace period: Board must renew on application within 30 days after expiration (NDCC 43-18-17); board need not renew later than 1 year after expiration.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $200
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $50 late renewal fee (62-02-01-07 NDAC). Statute allows renewal on application within 30 days after the December 31 expiration (NDCC 43-18-17); by rule the board need not renew a license later than one year after expiration.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
The board need not renew a license more than one year after expiration, and may require a new examination for a license expired one year or more (62-02-01-07 NDAC).

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 board may register a nonresident without examination if the applicant is licensed in a state whose requirements the board finds substantially equivalent to North Dakota's and that grants similar privileges to North Dakota licensees (NDCC 43-18-13.1). Otherwise the applicant must apply for the North Dakota exam and license. No list of qualifying states is published.

Notes

A master plumber may renew the journeyman license instead of the master license by paying the journeyman renewal fee, and may restore the master license in the same year by paying the difference between the journeyman and master fees (NDAC 62-02-01-06). A firm installing plumbing where a public water or sewer system exists must have a licensed master plumber in charge (NDCC 43-18-10). Online renewal through the board portal; card payments carry a 2.5% fee. Phone 701-328-9977. Sewer and Water Contractor ($100/yr renewal) and Water Conditioning Contractor ($40/yr renewal) are separate board licenses.

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

How to renew

1Check your Journeyman Plumber deadline: License valid one year, expires December 31 of the year issued (NDCC 43-18-17).
2Complete 2 continuing education hours before renewing. 2 to 4 credit hours of plumbing continuing education within each two-year period (NDCC 43-18-17.1). Board-run CE sessions are held each spring across the state ($40 fee for masters and journeymen, paid before the session); a $40 board correspondence course and approved online courses (about $35-$79) also count. Apprentices are not required to attend.
3Renew online at https://www.ndplumbingboard.gov/licensing-license-renewal
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: About $50 late renewal fee (62-02-01-07 NDAC). Statute allows renewal on application within 30 days after the December 31 expiration (NDCC 43-18-17); by rule the board need not renew a license later than one year after expiration.
6Check your Master Plumber deadline: License valid one year, expires December 31 of the year issued (NDCC 43-18-17).
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.

North Dakota Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a North Dakota plumbing license expire?

Journeyman Plumber: renews every year. License valid one year, expires December 31 of the year issued (NDCC 43-18-17). Master Plumber: renews every year. License valid one year, expires December 31 of the year issued (NDCC 43-18-17). Check with North Dakota State Plumbing Board before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a North Dakota plumbing license need?

Journeyman Plumber: 2 hours per renewal. Master Plumber: 2 hours per renewal. Check with North Dakota State Plumbing Board before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a North Dakota plumbing license?

Board must renew on application within 30 days after expiration (NDCC 43-18-17); board need not renew later than 1 year after expiration. Check with North Dakota State Plumbing Board before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a North Dakota plumbing license?

Journeyman Plumber: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a North Dakota plumbing license expires?

About $50 late renewal fee (62-02-01-07 NDAC). Statute allows renewal on application within 30 days after the December 31 expiration (NDCC 43-18-17); by rule the board need not renew a license later than one year after expiration. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does North Dakota accept plumbing licenses from other states?

The board may register a nonresident without examination if the applicant is licensed in a state whose requirements the board finds substantially equivalent to North Dakota's and that grants similar privileges to North Dakota licensees (NDCC 43-18-13.1). Otherwise the applicant must apply for the North Dakota exam and license. No list of qualifying states is published. Check with North Dakota State Plumbing 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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