Water Well Driller / District of Columbia
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District of Columbia Water Well Driller License Requirements

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

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Drills and constructs water wells. Licensed in most states.

What the District of Columbia data shows for Water Well Drillers

District of Columbia's path to water well driller licensure runs through board-approved instruction and a passing score on a state-approved exam. District of Columbia folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Training/Certification".

The initial price tag is $50 every 3 years. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in District of Columbia, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

District of Columbia handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

A+
Licensing Ease Score
90/100
Water Well Driller · District of Columbia

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 A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$50
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in District of Columbia

Education / Training Hours
Training/Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$50
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Water Well Driller in District of Columbia? ▼
In District of Columbia, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $50 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Water Well Driller in District of Columbia? ▼
Certification as a water well driller in District of Columbia means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The District of Columbia licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Water Well Driller license to District of Columbia from another state? ▼
Out-of-state water well driller credentials get a case-by-case review in District of Columbia rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the District of Columbia licensing board.
Does District of Columbia require a background check for Water Well Driller licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for water well driller licensing in District of Columbia; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.

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Water Well Driller in District of Columbia is one requirement row in a water well driller-wide, 50-state comparison.

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