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Apply for a Journeyman Plumber license

Start the process of becoming a licensed journeyman plumber.

Contacts

Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters

Phone

Call Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at 617-701-8798

Online

General Questions & Correspondence: Email Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at Plumbingboard@mass.gov
Product Approvals: Email Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at plumbing.products@mass.gov
Variance Assistance Email Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at Plumbingvariances@mass.gov

The Details

What you need

Journeyman Plumber License Applications must be completed online. Applications mailed to the board will be returned.

To complete an application, enter all required information and upload the following documents: 

  • An Education Verification Form signed by an official at your school.
  • A Statement of Experience Form signed by your supervising master plumber. The Employer’s Statement section cannot be modified after signature.
  • 2x2 Passport-Style Photo.
  • Criminal Offender Record Information Acknowledgement (CORI) Form. The second page of this form must be notarized.

Fees

The Board of Examiners collects a non-refundable Application Fee. When you pass the exam, you'll need to pay a License Fee at the test center. Payment methods include:

  • Credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
  • Money order
  • Cashier's check or company check (made payable to PSI Exams)
  • Active military members, spouses, and veterans may get fee reductions under the Valor Act.
Name Fee Unit
Application fee $31 each
License fee $52 each

How to apply

  • Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE portal.
  • You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform and will be notified of any required next steps.
  • Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
  • For instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides page.

You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm and our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.

You may visit our welcome center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm and our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.

To apply by mail or email please reach out to the Board for next steps via the email or phone number below.

Next steps

  1. Get approval to take the Journeyman Plumber exam

    • The Board reviews your application and either approves or denies it.
    • If incomplete or not meeting requirements, the application is returned with instructions for completion. 

  2. Schedule your exam

    • If approved, you'll be notified by PSI Exams and can register online to take the exam.

  3. Take the exam

    • Choose a test site and take the exam.
    • Scores are available immediately.
    • If you don’t pass, you can retake it within 12 months.

  4. Get your license

    • If you pass, pay the licensing fee at the test site to get your license.

Contact

Address
One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110-2012
Directions 
Phone
Call Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at 617-701-8798
Online
General Questions & Correspondence: Email Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at Plumbingboard@mass.gov
Product Approvals: Email Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at plumbing.products@mass.gov
Variance Assistance Email Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at Plumbingvariances@mass.gov
Fax
617-701-8652

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