Indiana contractor license lookup
Indiana licenses only plumbers statewide, through the IPLA Plumbing Commission. Other contractor licensing is set by cities and counties, so check locally. (source: IN.gov: Business Owner's Guide (opens in a new tab), source: Indiana license verification (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the IPLA website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search Indiana's license verification site for the plumber's name or license number. (source: Indiana license verification (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing Commission sources. See sources.
1. Who needs a license
The only construction contractors licensed by the State of Indiana are plumbers. Many other trades need local licenses, which vary by city and county. (source: IN.gov: Business Owner's Guide (opens in a new tab))
2. License types and classes
| Class | Name | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| PC | Plumbing Contractor | State plumbing contractor license (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab)) |
| JP | Journeyman Plumber | State journeyman plumber license (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab)) |
| Apprentice | Plumbing Apprentice | (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab)) |
3. Required insurance and bonds
We're still verifying this, check the official board: IPLA website (opens in a new tab).
4. How to look up a contractor
Check a license on the IPLA website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search Indiana's license verification site for the plumber's name or license number. (source: Indiana license verification (opens in a new tab))
5. Red flags when hiring
- A plumber who isn't on Indiana's license verification site. (source: Indiana license verification (opens in a new tab))
- Claims a "state general contractor license". Indiana doesn't issue one. (source: IN.gov: Business Owner's Guide (opens in a new tab))
6. Consumer protections and complaints
We're still verifying this, check the official board: IPLA website (opens in a new tab).
7. Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages. How we verify.
- IN.gov: Business Owner's Guide (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Indiana license verification (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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Common questions
Does Indiana have a general contractor license?
No. Only plumbers are licensed by the state. Check with your city or county for other trades. (source: IN.gov: Business Owner's Guide (opens in a new tab))