Plumber / Kansas
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Kansas 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 Kansas data shows for Plumbers

Kansas sets the entry bar for plumbers at 4,703 training hours and a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, with 4 years of supervised work experience expected. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Kansas's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Upfront cost is $77, with renewal running $69 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.

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

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
34/100
Plumber · Kansas

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
4,703 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B
$77
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$69/yr
$69 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 Kansas

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
4,703 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$77
Renewal Fee
$69
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 Kansas licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in Kansas? ▼
In Kansas, the license path calls for 4703 education/training hours, a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, and a $77 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in Kansas? ▼
Certification as a plumber in Kansas means clearing the state's checklist: 4703 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The Kansas licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Kansas 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 Kansas licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Kansas require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the plumber licensing process in Kansas. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in Kansas? ▼
To stay licensed as a plumber in Kansas, plan on 8 hours of continuing education per 1-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $69.

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

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

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