ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Massachusetts Plumbing license renewal checklist
Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/MA/checklist/plumbing
Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.
Plumbing
Journeyman Plumber (J)
State license · Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)
- Deadline
- May 1 of even years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 12 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $52. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
- Grace period
- None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).
- Official link
- https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-plumber-gas-fitter-or-liquified-petroleum-installer-license
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 12 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $52, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Master Gas Fitter (M (GF))
State license · Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)
- Deadline
- May 1 of even years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 6 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $97. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
- Grace period
- None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).
- Official link
- https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-plumber-gas-fitter-or-liquified-petroleum-installer-license
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 6 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $97, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Master Plumber (M)
State license · Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)
- Deadline
- May 1 of even years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 12 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $78. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
- Grace period
- None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).
- Official link
- https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-plumber-gas-fitter-or-liquified-petroleum-installer-license
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 12 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $78, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Plumbing / Gas Fitting Business License (corporation, LLC, partnership) (C / P)
State license · Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters (Division of Occupational Licensure)
- Deadline
- May 1 of even years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- Not required
- Renewal fee
- About $225. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $57 late fee in addition to the renewal fee for renewals received after May 1.
- Grace period
- None; expired license may not practice. Licensee may reinstate (see below).
- Official link
- https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-plumber-gas-fitter-or-liquified-petroleum-installer-license
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $225, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup