⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board (formerly Division of Building Safety) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Utah (UT)	Idaho (ID)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prov Inc — (877) 228-3926	Provider: PSI (for scheduling); exam content by IAPMO
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: JP (with approved program): 4 years full-time + 576 classroom hours + 8,000 hours OJT; JP (without approved program): 8 years full-time + 16,000 hours OJT (double!); RJP (with program): 3 years + 432 classroom + 6,000 OJT; RJP (without program): 6 years + equivalent hours; master: MP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory experience as licensed JP; Alternative: Associate degree in applied science + 1 year (2,000 hours) supervisory as JP. RMP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory as licensed RJP.	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: Path A: 8,000 hours of work experience as apprentice + 576 hours of board-approved classroom instruction (144 hrs/yr for 4 years); Path B: 16,000 hours of plumbing experience (if no classroom instruction); master: Idaho does NOT have a Master Plumber license. The progression is Apprentice → Journeyman → Contractor.
Fees	apprentice registration: $116; journeyman license: $110-$116; exam fee: $89 (theory) + $103 (practical); renewal fee: $63; total initial fees: $302-$322; confidence: high	apprentice registration: $25; journeyman license: $147; exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $108; total initial fees: $272; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 12; Fee: $63	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $108

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Idaho accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Experience differs: Utah — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: JP (with approved program): 4 years full-time + 576 classroom hours + 8,000 hours OJT; JP (without approved program): 8 years full-time + 16,000 hours OJT (double!); RJP (with program): 3 years + 432 classroom + 6,000 OJT; RJP (without program): 6 years + equivalent hours; master: MP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory experience as licensed JP; Alternative: Associate degree in applied science + 1 year (2,000 hours) supervisory as JP. RMP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory as licensed RJP.; Idaho — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: Path A: 8,000 hours of work experience as apprentice + 576 hours of board-approved classroom instruction (144 hrs/yr for 4 years); Path B: 16,000 hours of plumbing experience (if no classroom instruction); master: Idaho does NOT have a Master Plumber license. The progression is Apprentice → Journeyman → Contractor..
Renewal differs: Utah — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 12; Fee: $63; Idaho — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $108.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board (formerly Division of Building Safety) →
2
Request credential verification from Utah Department of Commerce — Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Utah board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board (formerly Division of Building Safety).

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Idaho Licensing Board

Board: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board (formerly Division of Building Safety)
Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov/plb/
Phone: (208) 334-3233

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Utah (UT)	Idaho (ID)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: Prov Inc — (877) 228-3926	Provider: PSI (for scheduling); exam content by IAPMO
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: JP (with approved program): 4 years full-time + 576 classroom hours + 8,000 hours OJT; JP (without approved program): 8 years full-time + 16,000 hours OJT (double!); RJP (with program): 3 years + 432 classroom + 6,000 OJT; RJP (without program): 6 years + equivalent hours; master: MP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory experience as licensed JP; Alternative: Associate degree in applied science + 1 year (2,000 hours) supervisory as JP. RMP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory as licensed RJP.	apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: Path A: 8,000 hours of work experience as apprentice + 576 hours of board-approved classroom instruction (144 hrs/yr for 4 years); Path B: 16,000 hours of plumbing experience (if no classroom instruction); master: Idaho does NOT have a Master Plumber license. The progression is Apprentice → Journeyman → Contractor.
Fees	apprentice registration: $116; journeyman license: $110-$116; exam fee: $89 (theory) + $103 (practical); renewal fee: $63; total initial fees: $302-$322; confidence: high	apprentice registration: $25; journeyman license: $147; exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $108; total initial fees: $272; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 12; Fee: $63	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $108

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Idaho accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Experience differs: Utah — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: JP (with approved program): 4 years full-time + 576 classroom hours + 8,000 hours OJT; JP (without approved program): 8 years full-time + 16,000 hours OJT (double!); RJP (with program): 3 years + 432 classroom + 6,000 OJT; RJP (without program): 6 years + equivalent hours; master: MP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory experience as licensed JP; Alternative: Associate degree in applied science + 1 year (2,000 hours) supervisory as JP. RMP: 2 years + 4,000 hours supervisory as licensed RJP.; Idaho — apprentice: Registration required; no prior experience; journeyman: Path A: 8,000 hours of work experience as apprentice + 576 hours of board-approved classroom instruction (144 hrs/yr for 4 years); Path B: 16,000 hours of plumbing experience (if no classroom instruction); master: Idaho does NOT have a Master Plumber license. The progression is Apprentice → Journeyman → Contractor..

Renewal differs: Utah — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 12; Fee: $63; Idaho — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 8; Fee: $108.

Next Steps

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Idaho Licensing Board

Board

Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board (formerly Division of Building Safety)

Website

https://dopl.idaho.gov/plb/

Phone

(208) 334-3233

Contact Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board (formerly Division of Building Safety) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Plumber License: Utah → Idaho

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Transfer Your Plumber License: Utah → Idaho

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Idaho Licensing Board

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