Apply for an Apprentice Plumber license

Start your career as a plumber with an apprenticeship.

Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters

The Details

What you need

Apprentice 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: 

Fees

Active military members, their spouses & military veterans may qualify for fee-reduction benefits under the Valor Act.

Name Fee Unit
Non-refundable application fee $14 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, including a DOL CORI form.  Once submitted, you 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.

Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt in order to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days have elapsed, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.

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

Register for your plumbing tier classes

For a list of authorized schools, visit: Authorized plumbing and gas fitting theory schools in Massachusetts.

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