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North Dakota journeyman plumber license
Journeyman license: what North Dakota State Board of Plumbing asks for once you're logging hours.4
How many hours do you need for the journeyman license in North Dakota?
7,600 hours of supervised work, about 4 years full time.1
- Journeyman license
- 7,600 hrs4 years as a registered apprentice under a licensed master plumber, at least 1,900 hours a year and 7,600 hours in total
- Master license
- 3,400 hrs21 years of age and 2 years (3,400 hours) as a licensed journeyman
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. North Dakota State Board of Plumbing can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the North Dakota plumber exam like?
Required for master and journeyman; the exam covers plumbing principles, the plumbing code and a stack, waste and vent drawing. Passing grade is 80% for master and 70% for journeyman; a failed exam can be retaken after 6 months. The exam is given by North Dakota State Board of Plumbing. Code book: 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO), adopted as the 2018 North Dakota Plumbing Code.123
How much does the journeyman license cost?
North Dakota State Board of Plumbing lists these fees.1
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $50 |
| Examination | $50 |
| Journeyman license | $100 |
| Master license | $200 |
| Annual renewal journeyman | $100 |
| Annual renewal master | $200 |
| Late renewal | $50 |
How do you renew it?
1 year. Licenses expire December 31 and must be renewed within 30 days after expiration.2 Continuing education: 2 to 4 credit hours within each two-year period for master and journeyman plumbers.2
Does a license from another state count in North Dakota?
The board may register nonresident plumbers without examination when the other state's requirements are substantially equivalent and it grants similar privileges to North Dakota licensees.2
License levels in North Dakota
Master plumber; journeyman plumber; plumber's apprentice (registration valid for one year, renewed each year).
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on North Dakota State Board of Plumbing's site.
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Sources
- North Dakota State Board of Plumbing: exam (ndlegis.gov, 2026-10-27)
- North Dakota State Board of Plumbing: exam provider (ndlegis.gov, 2026-10-27)
- North Dakota State Board of Plumbing: code edition (ndlegis.gov, 2026-10-27)
- North Dakota State Board of Plumbing: licensing (ndplumbingboard.gov, 2026-10-27)