Journeyman Plumber
Journeyman · State license · Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Trade Licensing)
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Continuing education
- 8 hours
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8 hours of Board-approved continued training/instruction within the previous 24 months (26 V.S.A. 2195(d)); DFS publishes an approved-course list. Plus Vermont Energy Goals education module (max 2 hours) required for initial licensure and every renewal; certificate submitted with the renewal. - Deadline rule
- License valid 2 years; expires on the last day of a month designated by the Board (26 V.S.A. 2195(a)); specific month shown on license / online account.
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- Grace period
- 90-day late-renewal window (with $15 fee); license is expired during this period.
Fees, approximate
- Renewal fee
- About $90
- Late fee
- Within 90 days of expiration: pay about $15 reinstatement fee plus renewal fee (26 V.S.A. 2195(b)).
- Reinstatement
- After 90 days the licensee must appear before the Board to request reinstatement (26 V.S.A. 2195(c)); no fee stated in statute.
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
- 26 V.S.A. 2194: Board must license (master/journeyman/specialist) applicants in good standing in another US jurisdiction for at least 3 years; also licensing without exam where other state has equivalent standards and reciprocal exemption.
Notes
Fee per 26 V.S.A. 2193(c).
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026