Maine renewal guide
Journeyman Plumber
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 24 months
Renewal fee
$200.00
Late penalty
$50.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
File with the board
File through Maine Plumbers' Examining Board and pay the $200.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 2
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 90-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Maine Journeyman Plumber License
The Maine Plumbers' Examining Board issues Journeyman Plumber licenses. A Journeyman Plumber performs plumbing installations under the general supervision of a Master Plumber.
What This License Authorizes
Journeyman Plumbers may perform plumbing installations under the general supervision of a Master Plumber. They may not independently operate a plumbing contracting business unless they also hold a Master Plumber license or employ a licensed Master Plumber.
Requirements
- Pass the Journeyman Plumber examination (closed book, 80 questions, 3 hours, 70% passing score, $65 exam fee)
- Complete at least 4 years with 8,000 hours of work as a licensed Trainee Plumber under a Master Plumber (or equivalent alternative path)
- Complete a criminal background check ($21 fee)
- Application Fee: $221 (includes $200 license fee + $21 background check)
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years from date of first licensure
- Renewal Fee: $200
- Late Fee: $50 for renewals up to 90 days after expiration
- No Continuing Education Required: Maine does not mandate continuing education for plumber license renewals
- Renewals more than 90 days late but within 2 years require a $100 penalty fee in addition to the $200 license fee
Insurance
Insurance is not required by the Board for individual licensure, but is recommended.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Maine Plumbers' Examining Board.*
Official links
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Required documents
- exam_results
- proof_of_experience
- Background Check
Source notes
Maine Plumbers' Examining Board, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation . Verified March 2026. https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/plumbers-examining-board/licensing/individual-licenses
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