Indiana Plumbing Commission · checked 2026-10-21
Indiana Plumber License Requirements
Statewide journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor licenses issued through the Professional Licensing Agency under IC 25-28.5. Plumbing contractor: 4 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- 1JP · Journeyman plumber 4 years
- 2PC · Plumbing contractor 4 years
License levels in Indiana
The Indiana path has 2 steps on this page: Journeyman plumber and Plumbing contractor. The source states the time in years.
| Level | Experience | Classroom | Time from start | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Journeyman plumber | 4 years | — | 4 years | Yes (PROV) | Application $30; Issuance (even year) $30 |
| PC Plumbing contractor | 4 years | — | 4 years | Yes (PROV) | Application $50; Issuance (even year) $100 |
Journeyman plumber (JP)
At least 18, and four years in an apprenticeship program, or four years of plumbing-trade experience shown by employer affidavit, or a plumbing license from another state. The commission approves eligibility before the exam is booked with PROV; the exam may be taken seven times within two years. Source: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing licensing information.
Plumbing contractor (PC)
At least 18, and four years of apprenticeship, or four years in the plumbing business under a licensed plumbing contractor, or an out-of-state license; then the commission-approved exam through PROV. Source: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing licensing information.
Exam
2 of the 2 levels listed here require an exam: Journeyman plumber and Plumbing contractor. The source does not print a pass mark. Testing vendor named: PROV.
Fees
- Journeyman plumber: application $30, issuance (even year) $30 ($60 together).
- Plumbing contractor: application $50, issuance (even year) $100 ($150 together).
Issuance is $15 (journeyman) or $50 (contractor) when issued in an odd year. Renewal is $30 for journeymen and $100 for contractors.
Reciprocity
The PLA page states that reciprocity is not available for journeyman or contractor plumbers: out-of-state licensees apply, pay the fee, get board approval and pass the exam. Source: Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing licensing information.
How Indiana compares
Among the 25 states on this site that state a minimum time to the top plumber credential, Indiana ranks 9 of 25 from shortest (2 years) to longest (9 years). California, Florida, Illinois and Arizona set the same 4 years.
Same trade elsewhere: California · Texas · Florida · Illinois · Ohio. All states side by side: Plumber license requirements by state.
Background reading: From apprentice to master: how long each state takes · What the license fees add up to.
Questions
Who issues the plumber license in Indiana?
Indiana Plumbing Commission, Professional Licensing Agency (PLA). Statewide journeyman plumber and plumbing contractor licenses issued through the Professional Licensing Agency under IC 25-28.5.
How long does it take to qualify for the Plumbing contractor in Indiana?
4 years by this site's count. At least 18, and four years of apprenticeship, or four years in the plumbing business under a licensed plumbing contractor, or an out-of-state license; then the commission-approved exam through PROV.
Does Indiana have plumber license reciprocity?
The PLA page states that reciprocity is not available for journeyman or contractor plumbers: out-of-state licensees apply, pay the fee, get board approval and pass the exam.
What are the Indiana plumber license fees?
Journeyman plumber: application $30, issuance (even year) $30. Plumbing contractor: application $50, issuance (even year) $100.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Indiana Plumbing Commission, Professional Licensing Agency (PLA) | 2026-10-21 |
| JP requirements | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing licensing information | 2026-10-21 |
| PC requirements | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing licensing information | 2026-10-21 |
| Law cited | IC 25-28.5; 860 IAC 1 | 2026-10-21 |
This page summarises what the Indiana source said on 2026-10-21. It is general information, not legal advice; the board's own page and the statute are the authority and can change. Confirm with Indiana Plumbing Commission before applying. The free official route is the board itself: its page, application forms and staff answer eligibility questions.