How to get a contractor license in Indiana
The short version: 1) Qualify 2) Apply online. (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (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.
Step by step
- Qualify Journeyman applicants complete an approved apprenticeship, or show 4 years' experience in the trade or an out-of-state license. (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab))
- Apply online Apply and pay the non-refundable fee by card. (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab))
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plumbing contractor application Issuance fee $50 (odd year) or $100 (even year). Renewal $100. | $50 (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab)) |
| Journeyman plumber application Renewal $30. | $30 (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab)) |
| Plumbing apprentice application | $10 (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- 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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