Plumber / Indiana
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Indiana Plumber License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the Indiana data shows for Plumbers

Indiana's path to plumber licensure runs through 5,730 hours of approved instruction, 4 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Indiana folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

The initial price tag is $147, and renewal costs $125 every 1 years. 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.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
20/100
Plumber · Indiana

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
5,730 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$147
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$125/yr
$125 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 Indiana

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
5,730 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$147
Renewal Fee
$125
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 Indiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in Indiana? ▼
Indiana's requirements cover 5730 hours of education or training, the State Journeyman Plumber Exam exam, and an initial fee of $147. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in Indiana? ▼
Certification as a plumber in Indiana means clearing the state's checklist: 5730 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Indiana licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Indiana from another state? ▼
Plumber licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Indiana licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Indiana require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
Yes, Indiana 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 Indiana? ▼
Licensed plumbers in Indiana must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 1 year. The renewal fee is $125.

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What to do with this plumber license

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

  • See how Indiana'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 Indiana's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Indiana overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Indiana 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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