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How to get a plumber license in Connecticut

Hours, exam, fees, renewal and continuing education for Connecticut plumbing licenses, pulled from official CT sources and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) — Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board
  • State journeyman license: Yes (DCP issues P-2 Unlimited Plumbing & Piping Journeyperson and related limited plumbing journeyperson licenses statewide.)
  • P-2 Unlimited Plumbing & Piping Journeyperson: Connecticut DOL apprenticeship completion, or equivalent: 8,000 on-the-job hours plus 576 classroom hours matching Exhibit A curriculum. Notarized employer letters required for equivalent experience (W-2s alone are not accepted). Work only while employed by a contractor licensed for the work.
  • Exam: see below, via DCP exam vendor (after application)
  • Code edition: Every individual applicant must take exam(s); separate fees to the exam vendor. Confirm current references with the exam vendor after DCP application.

Requirements by license

P-2 Unlimited Plumbing & Piping Journeyperson

ExperienceConnecticut DOL apprenticeship completion, or equivalent: 8,000 on-the-job hours plus 576 classroom hours matching Exhibit A curriculum. Notarized employer letters required for equivalent experience (W-2s alone are not accepted). Work only while employed by a contractor licensed for the work.Source: portal.ct.gov · as of · Scope: portal.ct.gov
ExamDCP exam vendor (after application). Required exam(s); vendor fees separate from the $90 application fee. Connecticut states it has no reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions.Source: portal.ct.gov · as of
Fees
  • Journeyperson application (nonrefundable): $90
  • Journeyperson renewal: $120
Source: portal.ct.gov · as of
RenewalEvery year. All plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31. Journeyperson renewal fee $120.Source: portal.ct.gov · as of
CE to renewConfirm current CE obligations on the DCP plumber continuing-education page for your exact license type (requirements differ by contractor vs journeyperson classes).Source: portal.ct.gov · as of

License types in Connecticut

  • P-2 Unlimited Plumbing & Piping Journeyperson
  • Limited plumbing journeyperson types (J-2, P-6, P-8, etc.)
  • Plumbing contractor licenses (after holding journeyperson)
Source: portal.ct.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

DCP states Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction. Out-of-state applicants use equivalent experience/training or out-of-state license documentation paths and still take CT exams.Source: portal.ct.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

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FAQ

Does Connecticut license plumbing journeypersons statewide?

Yes. DCP issues P-2 Unlimited Plumbing & Piping Journeyperson and related limited licenses.

How many hours does a P-2 need?

8,000 on-the-job hours plus 576 classroom hours (or a CT DOL apprenticeship completion).

Already licensed? See Connecticut plumber license renewal & CE requirements.

Other states

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