Illinois Licensed Plumber
An Illinois Licensed Plumber requires 4 continuing-education hours every 1 year, a renewal fee set by the board, and no state license bond. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Need your 4 CE hours? 360training carries the largest approved-course catalog for Illinois.
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Continuing education
- Plumbing code and industry
CE courses for Illinois licensed plumbers
Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Illinois. Confirm a provider appears on IDPH’s approved-provider list before you buy.
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Bond & insurance
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.
Reciprocity
Illinois 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
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the IDPH portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 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
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the IDPH portal and pay the state renewal fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 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
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Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
Illinois Licensed 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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