Idaho renewal guide
Plumbing Journeyman
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 36 months
Renewal fee
$21.60
Late penalty
$29.40
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
8 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 8 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
File with the board
File through Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board and pay the $21.60 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 21 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $29.40.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Idaho Plumbing Journeyman License
The Idaho State Plumbing Board issues journeyman licenses to qualified plumbers who have completed the required training and passed the state examination.
What This License Authorizes
Licensed Plumbing Journeymen may perform plumbing installation, alteration, and repair work under the supervision of or employment by a licensed Plumbing Contractor.
Prerequisites
- Completion of a plumbing apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience
- Must pass the Idaho plumbing journeyman examination
Fees
- Application Fee: $22.50
- License Fee: $147 (3-year license)
- Renewal Fee: $21.60 per 3-year cycle
- Late Revival Fee: $50.40 (includes reinstatement penalty of $29.40)
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 3 years
- Renewal Fee: $21.60
- Late Revival Fee: $50.40 (reinstatement penalty of $29.40 applies)
- Continuing Education: 8 hours required per 3-year renewal cycle
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing plumbing work without a valid journeyman license is a misdemeanor in Idaho. Violations may result in fines and work stoppage orders.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Idaho DOPL State Plumbing Board.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- exam_results
- continuing_education_certificates
Source notes
Idaho DOPL State Plumbing Board . Verified March 2026. https://dopl.idaho.gov/plb/
Rules move. Check Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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