Plumber / North Dakota
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North Dakota Plumber License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the North Dakota data shows for Plumbers

North Dakota's path to plumber licensure runs through 4,432 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. North Dakota folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Upfront cost is $59, with renewal running $54 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
39/100
Plumber · North Dakota

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
4,432 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A-
$59
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$54/yr
$54 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 North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
4,432 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$59
Renewal Fee
$54
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 North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in North Dakota? ▼
North Dakota's requirements cover 4432 hours of education or training, the State Journeyman Plumber Exam exam, and an initial fee of $59. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in North Dakota? ▼
Certification as a plumber in North Dakota means clearing the state's checklist: 4432 hours of education plus 4 years of work experience, and a passing exam score. The North Dakota licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for plumbers nationally works like this: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into North Dakota. Verify the specifics with the North Dakota licensing board.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for plumber licensing in North Dakota. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in North Dakota? ▼
Licensed plumbers in North Dakota must complete 8 hours of continuing education every 1 year. The renewal fee is $54.

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What to do with this plumber license

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

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

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