Alabama renewal guide
Plumbing and Gas Fitters Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$100.00
Late penalty
$50.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Continuing education
4 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 4 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 3
File with the board
File through Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board and pay the $100.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 4
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $50.00, with a 30-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Alabama Plumbing and Gas Fitters Contractor License
The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board licenses plumbing and gas fitting contractors statewide. A license is required for any person or company performing plumbing installations, gas piping, or related work.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 4 years as a journeyman plumber or gas fitter
- Examination: Must pass the PGFEB contractor exam
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation required
- Application Fee: $300
Continuing Education
- Hours: 4 hours per renewal cycle
- Topics: Alabama plumbing code updates, gas safety, and backflow prevention
- Providers: Approved by the PGFEB
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Annual
- Renewal Fee: $100
- Late Penalty: $50 within 30-day grace period
- CE Requirement: Must complete 4 CE hours before renewal
Scope of Work
Covers all plumbing installations, gas piping, water heater installations, and related work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings throughout Alabama.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Examination Results
- Experience Documentation
- government_issued_id
Source notes
Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board (PGFEB) . Verified March 2026.
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