- The under $7,000 repair exemption does not cover plumbing systems. Plumbing system work on those jobs must be done by a licensed plumbing contractor, and component work like a faucet or toilet by a licensed journeyman plumber or contractor. Minor plumbing incidental to repairing a fixture or appliance is exempt.
- Master Plumber: 4,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman Plumber working as a supervisor, or 2,000 hours with an associate of applied science or similar degree.
- Plan for a trade exam and a business and law exam.
- Contractor licenses expire on November 30 of odd years. You need 6 continuing education hours, 3 of them taught live, and an active liability insurance certificate to renew.
Do you need a state license in Utah?
Utah licenses plumbing work at the state level through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Contracting. Below is what the board asks for, in the order you will run into it.
The under $7,000 repair exemption does not cover plumbing systems. Plumbing system work on those jobs must be done by a licensed plumbing contractor, and component work like a faucet or toilet by a licensed journeyman plumber or contractor. Minor plumbing incidental to repairing a fixture or appliance is exempt.
Besides the state license, you only need a business license from the city or county where your main place of business is.
Utah license types for plumbing work
Utah splits the work into 4 licenses. Pick the one that matches the jobs you take, since working outside its scope is the same as working without one.
| License | What it covers |
|---|---|
| P200 | General plumbing contractor. Qualifier holds an active Utah Master Plumber license |
| P201 | Residential plumbing contractor. Qualifier holds an active Utah Residential Master Plumber license |
| Master Plumber | Individual license needed to qualify a P200 contractor |
| Journeyman Plumber | Individual license. Can do component work such as faucets and toilets on small jobs |
Steps to get licensed in Utah
- Earn your Journeyman Plumber license and log 4,000 hours as a supervising journeyman.
- Pass the Utah Master Plumber Law and Rule exam and get your Master Plumber license.
- Take the 30-hour pre-licensure course and pass the Contractor Business and Law exam.
- Buy general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 total, and set up workers comp or a waiver.
- Register your business entity and get a federal EIN.
- Apply to DOPL for the P200 or P201 classification and pay the $175 fee.
Experience and other requirements
Experience. Master Plumber: 4,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman Plumber working as a supervisor, or 2,000 hours with an associate of applied science or similar degree.
The license to apply for. P200 General Plumbing Contractor (or P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor), qualified by a Master Plumber.
Utah plumbing exams
Trade exam. Yes. The qualifier passes the Utah Master Plumber Law and Rule Examination for the master license.
Business and law exam. Yes. P200 and P201 require the Utah Contractor Business and Law Exam.
What it costs in Utah
The board lists 4 fees along the way. These are the state's own numbers. Insurance, any bond, exam prep and your business registration come on top.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Plumbing contractor application | $175 |
| Plumbing contractor renewal | $128 |
| Plumber license application (all classifications) | $110 |
| Plumber license renewal | $68 |
Insurance and bond
Insurance. General liability of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 total, with DOPL as certificate holder. If you have employees you need workers comp; if not, a workers comp coverage waiver from the Utah Labor Commission.
Bond. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Renewal and licenses from other states
Renewal. Contractor licenses expire on November 30 of odd years. You need 6 continuing education hours, 3 of them taught live, and an active liability insurance certificate to renew.
Reciprocity. Licensure by endorsement is possible if your state shows an equivalent license on DOPL's Master Plumber endorsement map. All applicants still pass the Utah Master Plumber Law and Rule exam.
Good to know in Utah
- Plumbing contractors take a 30-hour pre-licensure course.
After you are licensed
The license lets you take the work. Getting the work is the next job.
- Register the business. If you work under a name other than your own, register it where your state asks (often the Secretary of State, sometimes the county), and keep the name the same on your license, your truck and your invoices.
- Claim your Google Business Profile. It is the listing people see when they search for a plumber near them. Fill in your service area, hours and real photos of your work.
- Put up a website that shows the license. Customers look for it before they call. Koira builds a contractor website for you and keeps it current.
- See where you stand. The free Koira report checks how your business shows up in search and on maps against shops near you.
Where this comes from
Every fact on this page comes from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Contracting and the official pages below, checked October 8, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you file.
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