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Utah Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Utah has 3 Plumbing license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $74 to $129, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education ranges from 6 to 12 hours. The details for each class are below.

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

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

General Plumbing Contractor

P200 · State license · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
6 hours
Show CE rules6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b. Each course applies to all of the contractor's licenses. CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page.
Deadline rule
Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.
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Grace period
None - no contracting while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $129
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Expired more than 2 years: contractor license must be reinstated with the manual reinstatement application instead of renewed, under current licensure requirements and fees (R156-1-308g).

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 general liability certificate (PDF) naming DOPL (160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111) as certificate holder must be submitted at renewal. Minimum coverage for all contractors is $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (DOPL requirement effective April 20, 2026, under R156-55a-302d as amended in 2026). Workers' compensation: if you have employees (or owner-workers owning less than 8%), submit a workers' compensation certificate naming DOPL as certificate holder plus Workforce Services and Tax Commission registration numbers or a PEO contract; with no employees, provide a Utah Labor Commission workers' compensation waiver certificate.
Reciprocity
Contact DOPL at (801) 530-6628 about endorsement or recognition of an out-of-state license.
Notes

Requires a licensed qualifier; replacing or changing a qualifier costs $50. Installing backflow preventer devices is within the scope of some other classifications (for example S330 and S410) only if 2 of the 6 CE hours relate to backflow installation (R156-55a-301 and 303b). Individual plumber licenses expire Nov 30 of even years. Renew online through My License One with a UtahID login.

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Master Plumber (individual qualifier license)

Master Plumber · State license · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
12 hours
Show CE rules12 hours per 2-year term (R156-55c-304): at least 8 core hours, the remaining 4 core or professional. Providers report hours; verify at secure.utah.gov/ce-public/.
Deadline rule
Expires November 30 of even-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2026). DOPL mails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None - no contracting while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $74
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. The contractor renewal form applies about $20 within 30 days after expiration and about $50 from 31 days to 2 years; confirm the exact amount for individual licenses with DOPL.
Reinstatement
If you are reinstating or re-applying for a former license you must use the manual application instead of online renewal.

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
Contact DOPL at (801) 530-6628 about endorsement or recognition of an out-of-state license.
Notes

Renewal fee $74 = $68 renewal + $5 Education and Enforcement Fund + $1 e-library; CE attendance tracking fee ($1 per credit hour) may be added. Renew online through My License One with a UtahID login.

Residential Plumbing Contractor

P201 · State license · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services

Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
6 hours
Show CE rules6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b. Each course applies to all of the contractor's licenses. CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page.
Deadline rule
Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None - no contracting while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $129
Late fee
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Expired more than 2 years: contractor license must be reinstated with the manual reinstatement application instead of renewed, under current licensure requirements and fees (R156-1-308g).

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 general liability certificate (PDF) naming DOPL (160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111) as certificate holder must be submitted at renewal. Minimum coverage for all contractors is $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (DOPL requirement effective April 20, 2026, under R156-55a-302d as amended in 2026). Workers' compensation: if you have employees (or owner-workers owning less than 8%), submit a workers' compensation certificate naming DOPL as certificate holder plus Workforce Services and Tax Commission registration numbers or a PEO contract; with no employees, provide a Utah Labor Commission workers' compensation waiver certificate.
Reciprocity
Contact DOPL at (801) 530-6628 about endorsement or recognition of an out-of-state license.
Notes

Same renewal terms as P200. Requires a licensed qualifier. Renew online through My License One with a UtahID login.

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

How to renew

  1. 1Check your General Plumbing Contractor deadline: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.
  2. 2Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. 6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b. Each course applies to all of the contractor's licenses. CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page.
  3. 3Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  4. 4Renew online at https://utahdoc.mylicenseone.com/
  5. 5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $129, but fees change.
  6. 6If you miss the deadline: Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments).
  7. 7Check your Master Plumber (individual qualifier license) deadline: Expires November 30 of even-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2026). DOPL mails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration.
  8. 8Complete 12 continuing education hours before renewing. 12 hours per 2-year term (R156-55c-304): at least 8 core hours, the remaining 4 core or professional. Providers report hours; verify at secure.utah.gov/ce-public/.
  9. 9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $74, but fees change.
  10. 10If you miss the deadline: Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. The contractor renewal form applies about $20 within 30 days after expiration and about $50 from 31 days to 2 years; confirm the exact amount for individual licenses with DOPL.
  11. 11Check your Residential Plumbing Contractor deadline: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.

Utah Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a Utah plumbing license expire?

General Plumbing Contractor: renews every 2 years. Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One. Master Plumber (individual qualifier license): renews every 2 years. Expires November 30 of even-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2026). DOPL mails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration. Residential Plumbing Contractor: renews every 2 years. Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Utah plumbing license need?

General Plumbing Contractor: 6 hours per renewal. Master Plumber (individual qualifier license): 12 hours per renewal. Residential Plumbing Contractor: 6 hours per renewal. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Utah plumbing license?

None - no contracting while expired. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

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

General Plumbing Contractor: About $129. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Utah plumbing license expires?

Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Utah accept plumbing licenses from other states?

Contact DOPL at (801) 530-6628 about endorsement or recognition of an out-of-state license. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services 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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