Florida Plumber License
A Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor requires 14 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a renewal fee set by the board, and no state license bond. Florida currently enforces the 2021 IPC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: FL CILB · compiled 2026-05-23
Need your 14 CE hours? RedVector (Vector Solutions) carries the largest approved-course catalog for Florida.
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Continuing education
- Advanced module: 1 hr
- Safety: 1 hr
- Business: 1 hr
- Workers comp: 1 hr
- Laws and rules: 1 hr
- Wind mitigation: 1 hr
- Electives: 8 hrs
CE courses for Florida certified plumbing contractors
Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Florida. Confirm a provider appears on FL CILB’s approved-provider list before you buy.
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RedVector (Vector Solutions)
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Bond & insurance
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with FL CILB.
Compare GL & workers’-comp quotesReciprocity
Florida 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 map shows which states do honor each other.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the FL CILB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 14 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Gather bond & insurance proof
Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.
- 4
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the FL CILB portal and pay the state renewal fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 5
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
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Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
Florida Certified Plumbing Contractors renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 14 CE hours before you’re due.
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