Indiana Plumbing License Requirements
Yes. Indiana licenses plumbers through the Indiana Plumbing Commission (PLA). It issues apprentice, journeyman and contractor credentials.
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License tiers
| Apprentice | State license |
| Journeyman | State license |
| Master | No state license |
| Contractor | Plumbing Contractor |
Requirements
| Journeyman experience | 4-year apprenticeship |
| Classroom hours | Apprenticeship classroom |
| Exam | State exam |
| Fees | Journeyman renewal $30 |
| Renewal | 2 years (journeyman expires Dec 31, odd years) |
| Local license | No (state license covers) |
| Board | Indiana Plumbing Commission (PLA) |
Exam
| Exam provider | ProV (for Plumbing Commission) |
Plumbing Commission approves eligibility; candidates register on provexam.com (IC 25-28.5-1-12).
- Source: in.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Licensed in another state or the military
| Reciprocity | Licensed plumbers from other states may qualify as journeyman |
| Military experience credit | Yes: military training and experience accepted in lieu of education/experience (IC 25-1-17) |
| Military spouses | License for military spouses and dependents based on another state's license or work experience (IC 25-1-17) |
Indiana PLA applies to all its boards. Statutes cited: IC 24-42-7, IC 25-1-17.
- Source: in.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Apprenticeship
| Registering agency | U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship (no state agency) |
Programs register through the Office of Apprenticeship; use the Partner Finder for local sponsors.
- Source: apprenticeship.gov · checked November 6, 2026
Plumbing code
| Code in force | 2006 IPC with state amendments (2012 Indiana Plumbing Code) |
Statewide rules of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission (675 IAC); local licensing is separate. 675 IAC 16-1.4, effective 12/24/2012
- Source: in.gov · checked November 5, 2026