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Plumber
Total cost: $175
Yes
State Licensed?
7
Apprentice Hours
3
License Levels
$175
Total Fees
4 hrs
CE Hours
North Dakota State Plumbing Code
Code Version
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$25
Apprentice registration fee
Journeyman License Fee
$100
License fee; application: $50; exam: $25 (verify)
Master Plumber License Fee
$165
License fee; application: $200
Exam Fee
$110
Plumbing exam fee
Renewal Fee
$100 (journeyman) / $200 (master)
Annual; expires December 31; late fee: $50; if expired 1+ year, Board may require new exam
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types Available
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the North Dakota State Plumbing Board
Apprenticeship Program
7
Total Hours
4 yrs
Duration
576
Classroom Hours
7,600
OJT Hours
Registered Apprenticeship Program Required
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Experience Required
Registration required; no prior experience
No exam required
Additional Requirements
Experience Required
Complete 4-year apprenticeship (7,600 hours minimum); also requires General Contractor's License from ND Secretary of State
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Experience Required
2 years / 3,400 hours as a licensed journeyman plumber; also requires General Contractor's License from Secretary of State
Exam required
Additional Requirements
Exam Information
VerifiedJourneyman Exam
RequiredMaster Exam
RequiredExam Provider
PSI
Plumbing Code Version
North Dakota State Plumbing Code
Open Book Exam
Passing Score
70%
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Insurance Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Apprentice registration fee | $25 |
Journeyman License License fee; application: $50; exam: $25 (verify) | $100 |
Master License License fee; application: $200 | $165 |
Exam Fee Plumbing exam fee | $110 |
Renewal Fee Annual; expires December 31; late fee: $50; if expired 1+ year, Board may require new exam | $100 (journeyman) / $200 (master) |
Total Initial Fees Journeyman: app ($50) + exam ($25) + license ($100) = $175; Master: app ($200) + license ($165) = $365 | $175 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified1 year
Renewal Period
4
CE Hours Required
$100 (journeyman) / $200 (master)
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education Required
Regulatory Board
Annual; expires December 31; late: $50
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Licenses
Transfer Type
Endorsement
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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Dual licensing requirement (plumbing license + General Contractor's License from Secretary of State) is unusual among states. Small town exception allows journeymen to operate independently in cities <1,000 population. 4th-5th year apprentices may work independently. 6-month wait after failed exam is stricter than most states. Reciprocity without exam limited to MN, SD, and MT only.
Requires BOTH plumbing license AND General Contractor's License from ND Secretary of State — dual requirement is unusual
General Contractor License classes: A (unlimited), B (up to $500K), C (up to $100K), D (up to $25K)
Apprentice must register within 30 days — hours without registration don't count and violate state law
Apprenticeship: 7,600 hours minimum (not 8,000) over 4 years; minimum 1,900 hrs/year
4th-5th year apprentices may work independently (unusual)
Failed exam: must wait 6 months to retake (stricter than most states)
Small town exception: cities <1,000 population allow journeyman to operate independently without master
Reciprocity with MN (J+M), SD (J+M), MT (J only) — without examination
CE: 4 credit hours per 2-year period; $40 per session
Annual renewal; expires December 31; late fee $50; expired 1+ year may require new exam
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Plumber requirements in North Dakota verified against North Dakota State Plumbing Board, April 2026.
Official regulatory agency — updated during manual audit batch 7
Accessed 2026-03-24
Accessed 2026-03-06