District of Columbia plumbing license renewal
District of Columbia plumber license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL TRADES Plumbing/Gasfitting – Application Instructions Licenses are offered for plumbing, gasfitting and a combination of both plumbing/gasfitting.
- Regardless of when they are obtained, licenses expire March 31 on even-numbered years.
- License Experience Documents Apprentice No experience required Employment Verification or School Enrollment Journeyman Exam 4 years/8,000 work hours Tax Records and Employment Verification Letter Wa
- Board page: OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL TRADES
Cycle
- District of Columbia sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for plumbing credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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