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North Carolina plumber license renewal & CE requirements

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Renewal rules by license

Plumbing Contractor

RenewalEvery year. Licenses expire on the last day of December each year (G.S. 87-22). There is no grace period for doing licensed work after expiration. Late renewal in January adds $25. Licenses not renewed within three years generally require reexamination.Source: ncleg.gov · as of · Board renewal page: nclicensing.org · Fee rule: reports.oah.state.nc.us
CE hours & topicsNone required for annual renewal. Mandatory CE was eliminated by the Board in 2012. The Board may still order disciplinary education after a violation.Source: nclicensing.org · as of
Fees
  • Annual plumbing/heating/fuel piping contractor license fee: $150
  • Annual technician license listed under a contractor: $75
  • Late renewal processing (G.S. 87-22 / Board practice): $25 (Added when renewing after December expiration during the January late window described in the statute)
Source: reports.oah.state.nc.us · as of · 21 NCAC 50 .1102 · Annual expiration/renewal: ncleg.gov · Renewal process: nclicensing.org

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FAQ

When do NC plumbing contractor licenses renew?

Annually; licenses expire on the last day of December (G.S. 87-22). Late January renewal adds $25.

Does North Carolina require CE to renew a plumbing contractor license?

No. Mandatory CE was eliminated in 2012; the Board may still order disciplinary education.

Not licensed yet? See How to get a plumber license in North Carolina.

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