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Compiled from official state licensing boards · Updated May 2026
Plumber master

Alabama Master Plumber

An Alabama Master Plumber requires 4 continuing-education hours every 1 year, a renewal fee set by the board, and no state license bond. Alabama currently enforces the 2021 IPC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

CE Hours
4
every 1 yr
Renewal Fee
Not published
check the board
Bond
None
not required
IPC
2021
edition in force

Need your 4 CE hours? 360training carries the largest approved-course catalog for Alabama.

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Continuing education

Hours required
4
Renewal cycle
1 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • State-approved plumbing CE: 4 hours

CE courses for Alabama master plumbers

Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Alabama. Confirm a provider appears on APGFEB’s approved-provider list before you buy.

Affiliate disclosure: the links below are affiliate links — clicking may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Our editor’s pick is the provider with the largest approved-course catalog for your state; the rest are listed alphabetically. Affiliate status doesn’t change which providers appear or their order.

360training

Editor’s pick

Cheapest, largest multi-trade catalog

Online self-paced · courses from $15 · 350+ courses

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CE-Renewals.com

Budget-friendly, Southeast states

Online self-paced · courses from $15 · 110+ courses

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RedVector (Vector Solutions)

Broad catalog across all four trades

Online self-paced · courses from $19 · 250+ courses

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
Not required

No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.

Insurance
Not specified

No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.

Reciprocity

Alabama does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity lookup tool can check a specific state pair.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the APGFEB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 4 required CE hours every 1 year with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the APGFEB portal and pay the state renewal fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  4. 4

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Alabama Master Plumber renewal?
4 hours every 1 year. Subjects: State-approved plumbing CE: 4 hours.
What does Alabama Master Plumber renewal cost?
Renewal fee not confirmed; check the licensing board directly.
Does Alabama accept reciprocity for this license?
Alabama does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is Alabama currently enforcing?
Alabama is currently on the 2021 IPC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

Alabama Master Plumbers renew every 1 year. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 4 CE hours before you’re due.

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