Utah Plumber License Requirements

Official classification: P200 General Plumbing Contractor / P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Plumber licenses are separate · Issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).

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In Utah, plumbers must hold the P200 General Plumbing Contractor / P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Plumber licenses are separate, issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed plumber in Utah

Follow these steps to earn your P200 General Plumbing Contractor / P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Plumber licenses are separate. Every figure is verified against the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL); full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. Contractor (P200): the qualifier is typically a licensed Master Plumber, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a plumber apprenticeship (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Master Plumber: additional licensed-journeyman experience (see the DOPL master plumber page).
Pass the Utah Plumber written exam + practical exam (individual journeyman/master license; masters also take a law and rule exam) and Utah Business and Law exam (required for the P200/P201 contractor license) exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Check the insurance rules. Liability: Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder). Property damage: Covered within the general liability policy. Workers' compensation: Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission.
Clear the background check. No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history via its Criminal History Guidelines.
Meet the credit / financial requirement. No credit-score requirement; financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond).
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual plumber (all classifications): $110 application fee, plus a Included in application fee license fee. Processing time: Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.
Keep the license active. Renewal: Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual plumber license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years). Continuing education: Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual plumber: 12 hours per 2-year term, at least 8 hours of core education.

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Utah plumber license lookup

To confirm a plumber is properly licensed in Utah — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Verify a license now: Search the official secure.utah.gov database →

License types

P200 General Plumbing Contractor — Statewide plumbing contracting, including extending service from a building to the main water, sewer, or gas line
P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor — Plumbing contracting on residential structures
Individual Journeyman Plumber — Performs plumbing work once licensed; a step toward Master
Individual Master Plumber — Supervises journeymen/apprentices; qualifies a plumbing contractor license

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	Contractor (P200): the qualifier is typically a licensed Master Plumber, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a plumber apprenticeship (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Master Plumber: additional licensed-journeyman experience (see the DOPL master plumber page).
Application fee	Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual plumber (all classifications): $110
License fee	Included in application fee
Renewal fee	Contractor: $128. Individual plumber: $74
Renewal period	Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual plumber license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years).
Continuing education	Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual plumber: 12 hours per 2-year term, at least 8 hours of core education.
Bond required	No flat state license bond. Financial responsibility must be demonstrated; a surety bond is required only if the applicant fails the financial-responsibility test. Conditional minimum $15,000 for specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).
Liability insurance	Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder)
Property damage	Covered within the general liability policy
Workers' comp	Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission
Background check	No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history via its Criminal History Guidelines.
Credit requirement	No credit-score requirement; financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond).
Reciprocity	No reciprocity agreements, but Utah issues licenses by endorsement (Utah Code 58-1-302) to applicants licensed in another state with a similar scope of practice, at least one year of experience under that license, and good standing; DOPL publishes the approved jurisdictions. · other states' agreements
Processing time	Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.

What a Utah plumber license costs

Application fee	Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual plumber (all classifications): $110.
License fee	Included in application fee.
Utah Plumber written exam + practical exam (individual journeyman/master license; masters also take a law and rule exam)	$85 per written exam; $78 per practical exam.
Utah Business and Law exam (required for the P200/P201 contractor license)	$85.
Surety bond	No flat state license bond. Financial responsibility must be demonstrated; a surety bond is required only if the applicant fails the financial-responsibility test. Conditional minimum $15,000 for specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).
Renewal fee	Contractor: $128. Individual plumber: $74.
Renewal period	Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual plumber license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years).

Exams

Utah Plumber written exam + practical exam (individual journeyman/master license; masters also take a law and rule exam)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: 70% on the written exam (75% on the master law and rule exam); the practical is pass/fail · Fee: $85 per written exam; $78 per practical exam
Utah Business and Law exam (required for the P200/P201 contractor license)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: 70% (60 questions, 2 hours) · Fee: $85

Renewing a Utah plumber license

The P200 General Plumbing Contractor / P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Plumber licenses are separate renews on a fixed cycle set by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Finish the continuing-education requirement before you file — boards generally will not process a renewal without it. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual plumber license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years).
Renewal fee	Contractor: $128. Individual plumber: $74
Continuing education	Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual plumber: 12 hours per 2-year term, at least 8 hours of core education.
Where to renew	Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)

Local / municipal notes

Two distinct credentials exist: the P200/P201 business contractor license and the separate individual Journeyman/Master Plumber licenses.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Utah plumber license cost?

Application: Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual plumber (all classifications): $110. License: Included in application fee. Renewal: Contractor: $128. Individual plumber: $74.

How do I look up a plumber license in Utah?

Search the official license database at secure.utah.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do plumbers in Utah need a surety bond?

No flat state license bond. Financial responsibility must be demonstrated; a surety bond is required only if the applicant fails the financial-responsibility test. Conditional minimum $15,000 for specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).

What experience is required for a Utah plumber license?

Contractor (P200): the qualifier is typically a licensed Master Plumber, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a plumber apprenticeship (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Master Plumber: additional licensed-journeyman experience (see the DOPL master plumber page).

Is insurance required for plumbers in Utah?

Liability: Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder). Property damage: Covered within the general liability policy. Workers' compensation: Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission.

How long does it take to get a Utah plumber license?

Processing time: Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.

Is a background check required for plumbers in Utah?

Background check: No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history via its Criminal History Guidelines.

Is there a credit or financial requirement for a Utah plumber license?

Credit requirement: No credit-score requirement; financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond).

How often must a Utah plumber license be renewed?

Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual plumber license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years). Continuing education: Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual plumber: 12 hours per 2-year term, at least 8 hours of core education.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-19 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) before applying. This is not legal advice.