How often do I need to renew my Master Plumber License in North Dakota?

The Master Plumber License in North Dakota must be renewed every 12 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Master Plumber License in North Dakota?

The renewal cost for a Master Plumber License in North Dakota is $200.00.

North Dakota renewal guide

Master Plumber License

Q: What happens if my Master Plumber License expires in North Dakota?

Performing plumbing work in North Dakota without a valid State Plumbing Board license is a Class B misdemeanor under NDCC 43-18. The Board may revoke or suspend licenses and impose fines for violations.

If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.

Start here

What matters before you file.

Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.

Issuing authority

North Dakota State Plumbing Board

Renewal period

Every 12 months

Renewal fee

$200.00

Late penalty

$50.00

Bond requirement

Insurance requirement

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
File with the board

File through North Dakota State Plumbing Board and pay the $200.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online
3
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.

Detailed notes

The fine print is here.

North Dakota Master Plumber License

The North Dakota State Plumbing Board issues the Master Plumber license to experienced plumbing professionals who have passed the state examination and met experience requirements. A master plumber license is required to operate a plumbing contracting business in North Dakota.

What This License Authorizes

Master Plumbers may plan, design, install, alter, and repair plumbing systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. They may operate plumbing contracting businesses, pull plumbing permits, and supervise journeyman plumbers and apprentices.

Examination Requirements

Applicants must pass the North Dakota master plumber examination. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of two years and 3,400 hours of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber.

Fees

Application/Exam Fee: $35
License Fee: $165
Total Initial Cost: $200
Annual Renewal Fee: $200
Late Renewal Penalty: $50

Continuing Education

4 hours per two-year cycle (by December 31 of even-numbered years)
Courses must be approved by the North Dakota State Plumbing Board
Session fee of $40 for Board-provided courses

Renewal Process

Renewal Period: Annually
Renewal Fee: $200
Late Fee: $50 additional penalty for late renewals
Continuing Education: 4 hours per two-year cycle must be completed
Lapsed License: Licenses expired for over one year may require retaking the state plumbing exam

Consequences of Operating Without a License

Performing plumbing work without a valid North Dakota State Plumbing Board license is a Class B misdemeanor under NDCC 43-18. The Board may revoke or suspend licenses and impose fines for violations of plumbing licensing laws.

*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the North Dakota State Plumbing Board.*

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