Indiana plumbing license
Indiana plumbers are licensed by the IPLA Plumbing Commission, the only state-licensed construction trade. (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab), source: IN.gov: Business Owner's Guide (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. Plumbing license 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 | Enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab)) |
3. Fees, exam, bond and insurance
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.
Experience and steps
- 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))
Exam
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Bond
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Insurance
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Renewal
- Renew every 2 years. (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab))
- Renewal fee: $100. (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (opens in a new tab))
Plumbing contractor and journeyman licenses expire 31 December of odd years. Late fees apply after expiry. (source: IPLA: Plumbing Licensing Information (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. Reciprocity (license transfer)
We're still verifying this, check the official board: IPLA website (opens in a new tab).
6. 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))
7. How to complain
We're still verifying this, check the official board: IPLA website (opens in a new tab).
8. 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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