Plumber / Connecticut
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Connecticut Plumber License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the Connecticut data shows for Plumbers

To practice as a plumber in Connecticut, the state licensing board requires 6,703 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, and 4 years of supervised work experience. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Connecticut's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Upfront cost is $212, with renewal running $179 on a 1-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 8 hours of continuing education are due every 1-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For plumbers, the reciprocity picture is: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
16/100
Plumber · Connecticut

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
6,703 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$212
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$179/yr
$179 every 1 year
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 1 year
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Connecticut

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
6,703 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$212
Renewal Fee
$179
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 year
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Connecticut licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in Connecticut? ▼
Connecticut requires 6703 education/training hours, passing an exam (State Journeyman Plumber Exam), and an initial fee of $212. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in Connecticut? ▼
To become a licensed plumber in Connecticut, you must meet the state's requirements including 6703 hours of education and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Connecticut licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Connecticut from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for plumbers: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Connecticut licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Connecticut require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
Yes, Connecticut requires a criminal background check as part of the plumber licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in Connecticut? ▼
To stay licensed as a plumber in Connecticut, plan on 8 hours of continuing education per 1-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $179.

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Plumber in Connecticut, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a plumber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Connecticut's plumber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Plumber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state plumber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Connecticut's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Connecticut overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Connecticut licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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