Septic System Installer license count, how many states?

51 states require a license for Septic System Installer practitioners. Same-lane licenses to open next: Electrician; Elevator Installer; Fire Sprinkler Installer.

Septic System Installer education hours, what is typical?

Education requirements vary by state. Check individual state requirements in the table below. Also compare Elevator Installer in this category.

Septic System Installer initial fee range across boards

Licensing fees vary by state. See the requirements table below.

Septic System Installer reciprocity / compact reality

License reciprocity varies by state. Many states participate in interstate compacts that allow license portability. Check the reciprocity information in the state-by-state details for your specific situation. Compact coverage can differ for Electrician even when the boards look similar.

Septic System Installer exam gate, how common?

51 out of 51 states require passing an examination to obtain a septic system installer license. Exam requirements, names, and formats vary by state, check the state-by-state table above for specifics.

Septic System Installer criminal-history screen, how often?

0 out of 51 states require a criminal background check as part of the septic system installer licensing process. Background check requirements and disqualifying offenses vary by jurisdiction.

Professions / Construction

Occupational licensing · Construction · 51 state boards

Septic System Installer Licensing Requirements by State

Septic System Installer licensing rules differ by state. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible state boards (current as of May 15, 2026), this registry compares education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes across 51 boards. Use the table to compare differences, then verify the current rule with the responsible board before applying.

Septic System Installer across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Electrician, Elevator Installer, Fire Sprinkler Installer.

By PlainCredential ·Compiled from official state licensing boards

States regulated: 51
Require an exam: 100%

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Board Pathway Strip

Septic System Installer: 51 boards · exam on 100%. Same-lane boards: Electrician, Elevator Installer, Fire Sprinkler Installer.

Installs and inspects septic systems.

Septic System Installer: 51/51 boards require an exam (100%); unusually uniform for construction. Electrician is the usual same-lane contrast.

Board thresholds for Septic System Installer drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Electrician and Elevator Installer in construction. Methodology notes live on our methods page.

Septic System Installer states

Bottom quartile, lowest

Board gates for Septic System Installer: exam on 51/51 (100%), background check on 0/51 (0%) , most boards skip mandated CE hours . Stack that against Electrician / Elevator Installer before calling this license soft or hard.

Septic System Installer: nationwide coverage neighbours

Coverage band

Septic System Installer boards vs Electrician / Elevator Installer - state table

51 states

State	Edu. Hours	Exam	Init. Fee	Renewal	Cycle	Same-board peer
Alabama	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Medical Lab Technician · Optometrist
Alaska	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Medical Assistant · Optician (Dispensing)
Arizona	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Phlebotomist · Professional Geologist
Arkansas	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Optician (Dispensing) · Pharmacy Technician
California	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Radiologic Technologist · School Bus Driver
Colorado	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Substitute Teacher · Veterinary Technician
Connecticut	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Tow Truck Operator · Armed Security Guard
Delaware	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Veterinary Technician · Athletic Trainer
District of Columbia	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Tow Truck Operator · Armed Security Guard
Florida	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Insurance Agent · Locksmith
Georgia	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Licensed Professional Counselor · Mortgage Loan Originator
Hawaii	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Professional Engineer (PE) · Registered Nurse
Idaho	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also School Librarian / Media Specialist · Tattoo Artist
Illinois	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Tax Preparer · Animal Breeder
Indiana	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Tow Truck Operator · Armed Security Guard
Iowa	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Roofer · Speech-Language Pathologist
Kansas	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Hearing Aid Specialist · Landscape Architect
Kentucky	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Land Surveyor · Massage Therapist
Louisiana	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Hair Braider · Land Surveyor
Maine	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Occupational Therapist · Pharmacist
Maryland	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Notary Public · Pesticide Applicator (Commercial)
Massachusetts	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Mobile Home Installer · Painter (Contractor)
Michigan	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Paramedic · Physician Assistant
Minnesota	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Phlebotomist · Professional Geologist
Mississippi	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Process Server · Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist
Missouri	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Physical Therapist · Psychologist
Montana	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Professional Engineer (PE) · Registered Nurse
Nebraska	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Psychologist · Roofer
Nevada	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Tattoo Artist · Amusement Ride Operator
New Hampshire	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Real Estate Broker · School Librarian / Media Specialist
New Jersey	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Registered Nurse · Security Alarm Installer
New Mexico	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also School Bus Driver · Substitute Teacher
New York	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Tow Truck Operator · Armed Security Guard
North Carolina	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Professional Engineer (PE) · Registered Nurse
North Dakota	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Professional Geologist · Respiratory Therapist
Ohio	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Tow Truck Operator · Armed Security Guard
Oklahoma	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Water Well Driller · Auctioneer
Oregon	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Auctioneer · Chauffeur / Limousine Driver
Pennsylvania	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Auctioneer · Chauffeur / Limousine Driver
Rhode Island	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Massage Therapist · Occupational Therapist
South Carolina	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Paramedic · Physician Assistant
South Dakota	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Pest Control Applicator · Plumber
Tennessee	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Substitute Teacher · Veterinary Technician
Texas	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Animal Breeder · Bartender / Alcohol Server
Utah	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Childcare Center Director · Dietetic Technician
Vermont	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Funeral Director / Embalmer · HVAC Technician
Virginia	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Dental Assistant
Washington	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Fire Sprinkler Installer · Home Health Aide
West Virginia	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Medical Lab Technician · Optometrist
Wisconsin	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Home Inspector · Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Wyoming	-	Yes	$150	-	2 yrs	Also Nail Technician · Pest Control Applicator

What to do with this

Septic System Installer is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.

Compare Septic System Installer's requirements against every other tracked profession. Browse all professions
#86 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
Check whether your license transfers under an interstate compact before assuming you need to start over. Reciprocity guide

Requirements are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research and verified against state board sites where possible; always confirm current rules with the licensing board before relying on any single row.

Data sources

Every figure on PlainCredential is rendered directly from NCSL and state occupational- licensing board data, no number is typed in by an editor. Septic System Installer requirements from NCSL and state board schedules: 51 rows, no hand-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.