Licenses are eligible for renewal on February 1st of every even-numbered year. The deadline for application submission is May 1st of the same year.
Learn how to renew your license.
- This page, Renew a plumber, gas fitter, or liquified petroleum installer license, is offered by
- Division of Occupational Licensure
- Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Renew a plumber, gas fitter, or liquified petroleum installer license
Contacts
Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters
Online
General Questions & Correspondence:
Email Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at Plumbingboard@mass.gov
The Details
What you need
Renewal applications must be submitted online. Applications mailed to the board will be returned.
Journeyman and Master Plumber Licensees:
12 hours of approved continuing education courses for plumbers with an approved provider.
Journeyman and Master Gas Fitter Licensees; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installer Licensees:
6 hours of approved continuing education courses for gas fitters or undiluted liquefied petroleum gas installers with an approved provider.
Visit our Continuing Education page for more information.
Fees
The Board of Examiners collects a non-refundable renewal fee.
Active military members, their spouses & military veterans may qualify for fee-reduction benefits under the Valor Act.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber Apprentice Renewal | $40 | each |
| Plumber Journeyman Renewal | $52 | each |
| Plumber Master Renewal | $78 | each |
| Corporation or Partnership Renewal | $225 | each |
| Gas Fitter Apprentice Renewal | $40 | each |
| Gas Fitter Journeyman Renewal | $52 | each |
| Gas Fitter Master Renewal | $97 | each |
| Liquified Petroleum Installer Renewal | $66 | each |
| Limited Liquified Petroleum Installer Renewal | $52 | each |
| Late Fee for all Renewals (Received after May 1st) | $57 | 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.
More info
If your license is not available for renewal in ePlace during the renewal period, even if your license is correctly linked to your ePlace account, this may be due to a Department of Revenue hold. You may check your status with the Department of Revenue on their website.
If you have no outstanding business with the Department of Revenue and your license is still not available for renewal, please contact the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
Contact
Address
One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110-2012
Online
General Questions & Correspondence:
Email Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters at Plumbingboard@mass.gov
Fax
(617) 727-0139