Maine plumber license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| Experience / hours | Individual worker license (ME Plumbers’ Examining Board) Master Plumber exam: 1 year/2,000 hours as journeyman, or 4 years/8,000 hours as trainee under a master. “Examination: A minimum of at least one year with 2,000 hours of work in the field of plumbing installations as a licensed journeyman plumber” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · me_plumbers_individual_licenses.pdf |
| Fees | Individual worker license (ME Plumbers’ Examining Board) Master Plumber biennial renewal fee $200. “Biennial renewal fee of $200.00” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · me_plumbers_individual_licenses.pdf |
| Renewal | Individual worker license (ME Plumbers’ Examining Board) Late fee $50 for renewals up to 90 days after expiration. “late fee of $50.00 is assessed for licenses renewed up to 90 days after the license expiration date.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · me_plumbers_individual_licenses.pdf |
Check a license in Maine
Maine does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: www.maine.gov