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 theory exam + practical exam (individual journeyman/master license) 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.
Secure your surety bond. Utah requires 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).
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance (Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder)), and workers' compensation coverage.
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. Renew contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual plumber license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years)., completing 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.

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	None
Processing time	Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.

Exams

Utah Plumber theory exam + practical exam (individual journeyman/master license)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: Not publicly disclosed · Fee: Not publicly disclosed
Utah Business and Law exam (required for the P200/P201 contractor license)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: Not publicly disclosed · Fee: Not publicly disclosed

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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) Workers' compensation: Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission

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.