Utah · plumber licensing · verified July 2026
Utah plumber license requirements
The short answer
As of July 2026, Utah licenses plumbers statewide under the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act (Utah Code 58-55), administered by the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) with the Electricians and Plumbers Licensing Board. Tiers are apprentice (licensed, no exam), residential journeyman, journeyman, residential master, and master plumber, plus separate plumbing contractor and residential plumbing contractor licenses that require master-level licensure. Licenses run on a two-year renewal cycle with 12 hours of continuing education for all licensed plumbers.
Do you need a license to work as a plumber in Utah?
Utah licenses plumbers statewide, so one credential is valid across the whole state.
Statute also provides expedited-licensure pathways by rule rather than named reciprocity states.
What licenses does Utah issue?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians and Plumbers Licensing Board issues the credentials below for this trade. Boards often list further classes for specialties and business licenses; these are the ones this page covers.
Hours are what each class asks for on its own terms. Where a senior class shows fewer than a journeyman, the board is counting time served after the earlier license rather than from the start; the prerequisite column says which.
| License | On-the-job hours | Classroom hours | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Plumber | not published | not published | No |
| Residential Journeyman Plumber | not published | not published | Yes |
| Journeyman Plumber | not published | not published | Yes |
| Master Residential Plumber | not published | not published | Yes |
| Master Plumber | not published | not published | Yes |
| Plumbing Contractor / Residential Plumbing Contractor | not published | 25 | Yes |
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians and Plumbers Licensing Board (le.utah.gov). Verified July 2026.
Plumbing Contractor / Residential Plumbing Contractor: Licensed master plumber (or master residential plumber for the residential contractor license)
What exam does Utah require?
Plumber licensing examinations (journeyman/master tiers) - examination requirements established by Utah Code 58-55-302 and commission rule; no exam for apprentice licensure. Administered by Utah DOPL-designated testing (per division rule; provider not verified this session).
How often do you renew, and what continuing education is required?
Renewal period: 2 years (each license issued in accordance with a two-year renewal cycle established by rule, Utah Code 58-55-303)
Continuing education: 12 hours per two-year renewal cycle for licensed plumbers (apprentice, journeyman, master, residential journeyman, residential master) under Utah Code 58-55-302.7; note the section is repealed effective 1/1/2027 by 2026 legislation but is in force now.
How does the apprenticeship route work?
Apprentices must themselves be licensed (no exam) and train under a licensed supervisor in a division-approved planned program; 3 years full-time as a licensed apprentice qualifies for residential journeyman and 4 years for journeyman. Fourth-year apprentices may work unsupervised up to 8 hours per 24-hour period.
Which states does Utah have license reciprocity with?
No published agreement for this trade names Utah. That is not the same as a closed door: states without a published list usually take out-of-state applicants through an endorsement or equivalency review instead, decided case by case on the requirements set out above.
How does Utah compare to neighboring states?
Requirements stop at the state line, which matters if you live near one or expect to move. Here is what the neighboring states ask of the same trade.
| State | Journeyman hours | Licensing model |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | not published | Statewide |
| Arizona | not published | Contractor level only |
| Colorado | 6,800 | Statewide |
| Idaho | 8,000 | Statewide |
| New Mexico | not published | Statewide |
| Wyoming | 8,000 | City or county |
Source: state licensing boards. Verified July 2026.
Sources and verification
Every fact on this page traces to one of these
- Utah Code 58-55-302, Qualifications for licensure (effective 5/7/2025)
- Utah Code 58-55-303, Term of license - Expiration - Renewal
- Utah Code 58-55-302.7, Continuing education requirements
Last verified July 2026, independently re-verified before publication. Found an error? Report it and it will be corrected and logged on the corrections page.
Other states with published requirements for this trade: Vermont, Virginia, Washington.
Price the whole path with the license cost estimator, or weigh earning against paying for school with the apprenticeship comparison. Back to plumbers overview.
Licensing requirements change between our verification sweeps. This page is informational only, so confirm current requirements with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians and Plumbers Licensing Board before making decisions. Not legal advice.