Vermont Plumber License Requirements
Official classification: Plumber · Issued by the Plumbers Examining Board, Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety.
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In Vermont, plumbers must hold the Plumber, issued by the Plumbers Examining Board, Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety, 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 Vermont
Follow these steps to earn your Plumber. Every figure is verified against the Plumbers Examining Board, Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety; full detail for each step is further down the page.
- Build the required experience. Journeyman: Apprenticeship in plumbing verified by Vermont Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent training and experience acceptable to the board. Master: Valid journeyman plumber license for at least 12 months, or equivalent training and experience acceptable to the board. Veterans: Minimum 8,000 hours and four years active duty as plumber qualifies for credit.
- Pass the Plumbing Examination exam. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
- Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance (—).
- Clear the background check. —
- Meet the credit / financial requirement. —
- Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Plumbers Examining Board, Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety — Not separately published; determined by board with examination fee application fee, plus a $90 Journeyman, $120 Master, $50 per Specialist category license fee. Processing time: Not published by the board.
- Keep the license active. Renew 2 years, completing 8 hours of approved continuing education or training within 24-month period; minimum 2 hours must include Vermont plumbing code review.
Vermont plumber license lookup
There is no single statewide search database for this license — to confirm a plumber is properly licensed in Vermont, verify license status directly with the issuing authority: firesafety.vermont.gov/licensing/plumbing/board.
License types
- Master Plumber — Designs and installs plumbing systems; supervises other plumbers
- Journeyman Plumber — Installs plumbing work under master plumber supervision
- Specialist — Water heaters, hydronic heating systems, and water treatment
Requirements at a glance
| Experience required | Journeyman: Apprenticeship in plumbing verified by Vermont Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent training and experience acceptable to the board. Master: Valid journeyman plumber license for at least 12 months, or equivalent training and experience acceptable to the board. Veterans: Minimum 8,000 hours and four years active duty as plumber qualifies for credit. |
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| Application fee | Not separately published; determined by board with examination fee |
| License fee | $90 Journeyman, $120 Master, $50 per Specialist category |
| Renewal fee | $90 Journeyman, $120 Master, $50 per Specialist category every 2 years |
| Renewal period | 2 years |
| Continuing education | 8 hours of approved continuing education or training within 24-month period; minimum 2 hours must include Vermont plumbing code review |
| Bond required | None required |
| Liability insurance | — |
| Property damage | — |
| Workers' comp | — |
| Background check | — |
| Credit requirement | — |
| Reciprocity | None |
| Processing time | Not published by the board |
Exams
| Plumbing Examination | Provider: Board-approved testing vendor · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: Not published by the board |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vermont plumber license cost?
Application: Not separately published; determined by board with examination fee. License: $90 Journeyman, $120 Master, $50 per Specialist category. Renewal: $90 Journeyman, $120 Master, $50 per Specialist category every 2 years.
Do plumbers in Vermont need a surety bond?
None required
What experience is required for a Vermont plumber license?
Journeyman: Apprenticeship in plumbing verified by Vermont Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent training and experience acceptable to the board. Master: Valid journeyman plumber license for at least 12 months, or equivalent training and experience acceptable to the board. Veterans: Minimum 8,000 hours and four years active duty as plumber qualifies for credit.
Is insurance required for plumbers in Vermont?
Liability: — Workers' compensation: —
How often must a Vermont plumber license be renewed?
2 years. Continuing education: 8 hours of approved continuing education or training within 24-month period; minimum 2 hours must include Vermont plumbing code review
Official sources
law.cornell.edu/regulations/vermont/28-007-Code-Vt-R-28-070-007-X
rocketcert.com/construction/vermont