Title
Plumbing
Helpful Link: The Ultimate Guide to State Plumbing Licensure Requirements
| State | State Licensing Board or Department | State Licensing Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | State of Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board | Does not meet | After completing the program students are encouraged to request a review by the state board as they make case-by-case determinations. It has been determined M State’s program does not meet Alabama’s requirements being it is decided on an individual basis. |
| Alaska | Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development | Not determined | |
| American Samoa | Not determined | ||
| Arizona | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | Not determined | |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board | Not determined | |
| California | Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board | Not determined | |
| Colorado | Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, State Plumbing Board | Not determined | |
| Connecticut | Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection | Not determined | |
| Delaware | Delaware Division of Professional Regulation | Not determined | |
| District of Columbia | Not determined | ||
| Florida | Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation | Not determined | |
| Georgia | Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers | Not determined | |
| Guam | Not determined | ||
| Hawaii | Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing, Board of Electricians and Plumbers | Not determined | |
| Idaho | Idaho Division of Building Safety | Not determined | |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Public Health | Not determined | |
| Indiana | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Plumbing Commission | Not determined | |
| Iowa | Iowa Department of Public Health, Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board | Not determined | |
| Kansas | NA | Meets | Does not require a license. Licensing may be required at the local-level. |
| Kentucky | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction, Plumbing Division | Not determined | |
| Louisiana | State Plumbing Board of Louisiana | Not determined | |
| Maine | State of Maine Professional & Financial Regulation | Not determined | |
| Maryland | Maryland Board of Plumbing | Not determined | |
| Massachusetts | Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters | Not determined | |
| Michigan | Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | Not determined | |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry | Meets | |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State Board of Contractors | Not determined | |
| Missouri | NA | Meets | Does not require a license. Licensing may be required at the local-level. |
| Montana | Montana Department of Labor | Not determined | |
| Nebraska | NA | Meets | Does not require a license. Licensing may be required at the local-level and registration with the Department of Labor may be required. |
| Nevada | Nevada Board of Plumbing Examiners | Not determined | |
| New Hampshire | Not determined | ||
| New Jersey | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs | Not determined | |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department | Not determined | |
| New York | NA | Meets | Does not require a license. Licensing may be required at the local-level. |
| North Carolina | North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors | Not determined | |
| North Dakota | North Dakota State Plumbing Board | Meets | North Dakota accepts hours from M State's Plumbing Technology Program. |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Not determined | ||
| Ohio | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board | Not determined | |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Construction Industries Board | Not determined | |
| Oregon | Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, Building Codes Division | Does not meet | |
| Pennsylvania | NA | Meets | Does not require a license. Licensing may be required at the local-level. |
| Puerto Rico | Not determined | ||
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Department of Labor | Not determined | |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Department of Labor | Not determined | |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Department of Labor | Meets | Upon receiving proof of program completion, South Dakota will grant up to one year of apprentice hours towards journeyman license. For more information, visit South Dakota Plumbing Commission. |
| Tennessee | Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance | Not determined | |
| Texas | Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners | Not determined | |
| US Virgin Islands | Not determined | ||
| Utah | Utah Department of Commerce | Not determined | |
| Vermont | Vermont Department of Public Safety | Not determined | |
| Virginia | Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation | Not determined | |
| Washington | Washington State Department of Labor and Industries | Not determined | |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Division of labor | Not determined | |
| Wisconsin | State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services | Not determined | |
| Wyoming | NA | Meets | Does not require a license. Licensing may be required at the local-level. |
Disclaimer: The college makes every effort to ensure the information above is current, but please be advised that state laws, regulations and policies may change at any time. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. M State shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.
