Plumber License Requirements in Connecticut
- Training hours
- 8000 hrs
- Upfront cost
- $90
- Exam
- P-2 Journeyperson Plumber Examination
- Renewal cycle
- Every 1 year
- Issuing board
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Division — Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board
How to get licensed
- 1
Meet the prerequisites
Meet the eligibility requirements set by the issuing board. No minimum age requirement for P-2 applicants was found on DCP's official plumbing licensing pages or application instructions; left null rather than assumed. No formal background-check requirement (e.g., fingerprinting or a criminal-history check as a standalone application step) was found in DCP's official plumbing application materials reviewed for this record. [2]
- 2
Complete approved training
Complete 8000 hours of training. Connecticut recognizes two paths to P-2: completion of a registered 4-year apprenticeship program, or 'equivalent experience and training' documented directly with DCP. For the equivalent-experience path, an applicant must show 576 classroom hours (matching the curriculum content of Exhibit A, not just the hour count) plus 8,000 hours of on-the-job training; work experience alone cannot substitute for the classroom-hour requirement. 'hours' above reflects the 8,000 OJT hours; the 576 classroom hours are tracked separately since the schema has no dedicated classroom-hours field. [1]
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P-2 Journeyperson Plumber Examination
Pass the P-2 Journeyperson Plumber Examination. Computer-based, at a PSI test center (West Hartford or Milford, CT); technical exam only, 70 questions, 150-minute time limit; minimum passing score 70%. DCP's own licensing page states a separate fee is due directly to the exam vendor at time of registration but does not publish a fixed dollar figure; PSI provides current pricing only in the candidate bulletin issued after DCP eligibility approval, so this record leaves the fee null rather than citing a third-party estimate. [2]
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Submit your application
Submit your application to Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Division — Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board with the $90 application fee. [2]
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Receive your license
Once your application is approved, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), Occupational and Professional Division — Plumbing and Piping Work Examining Board issues your P-2 Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber License for Connecticut.
Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee [2] | $90 |
| License fee [2] | None specified |
| Renewal fee [2] | $120 |
| P-2 Journeyperson Plumber Examination [2] | None specified |
Per DCP's official fee page: $90.00 (non-refundable) Journeyperson application fee; $120.00 annual renewal fee. DCP's fee schedule lists only 'Application Fees' and 'Renewal Fees' categories for this license — no separate license-issuance fee line item was found, so 'license' is left null rather than duplicating the application fee. The PSI exam fee is a separate charge paid directly to the vendor (see exams above).
Renewal & continuing education
Renew every 1 year. 5 continuing education hours required per cycle.
All Connecticut plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire annually on October 31. Unlimited Journeypersons (P-2) must complete 5 continuing-education credit hours every two years (CE is tracked on its own 2-year cycle even though the license itself renews annually), with the CE window running August 1 of an even-numbered year through July 31 two years later, completed at least 3 months before the renewal deadline. Certificates of completion must be retained for at least 4 years in case of audit.
Reciprocity
No reciprocity or endorsement route was found.
No interstate compact covers plumbing. DCP's own licensing page states plainly: 'Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction.' Out-of-state plumbers must apply through the same examination or equivalent-experience pathways as any other applicant; only individuals (not companies) may apply.
3 state-approved training providers in Connecticut — browse programs and compare schools on tradecolleges.org.
Cost calculator
- $90
Frequently asked questions
How much training does Connecticut require for a P-2 Journeyperson Plumber license?
Either completion of a 4-year registered apprenticeship, or the equivalent-experience path: 576 classroom hours matching the state's approved curriculum plus 8,000 hours of on-the-job training, documented through notarized employer letters and transcripts.
Who administers Connecticut's P-2 Journeyperson exam?
PSI Services LLC, under contract with the Connecticut DCP. It's a 70-question technical exam with a 150-minute time limit, given at PSI's West Hartford or Milford test centers, requiring a 70% passing score.
What does it cost to get a P-2 Journeyperson Plumber license in Connecticut?
A $90 non-refundable application fee, plus a separate PSI exam fee paid directly to the vendor at registration (DCP does not publish a fixed amount for that fee).
How often does a Connecticut plumbing license need to be renewed?
Annually — all plumbing and pipefitting licenses expire October 31 each year, with a $120 renewal fee. Separately, 5 hours of continuing education are required every 2 years.
Can I transfer my out-of-state plumber license to Connecticut?
No. The Department of Consumer Protection states plainly that Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction, so out-of-state plumbers must qualify through the same examination or equivalent-experience pathway as any other applicant.
Sources
- [1] portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/plumbing-journeyperson---equivalent-experience-and-training — accessed 2026-07-12
- [2] portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/plumbing-and-pipefitting-licensing — accessed 2026-07-12
- [3] portal.ct.gov/dcp/continuing-education/plumber---continuing-education — accessed 2026-07-12