IPC 2012

Indiana Plumber Licensing

Indiana licenses plumbers across 2 tiers. Compare CE hours, renewal fees and bond requirements below, then open the tier that matches you. Updated for 2026.

At a glance IN · IPC

License tiers

Max CE / cycle

0 ✓

Renewal cycle

2 yrs

Bond

Some tiers

Source: IN PLA · compiled 2026-05-23

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Compare the 2 Indiana plumber license tiers

CE, fees and bond rise with the tier. Open the one that matches where you are.

Journeyman Plumber

journeyman

For working under a licensed contractor

CE: None ✓
Fee: $30
Bond: None ✓

Full requirements

Plumbing Contractor

contractor

For running your own business (contractor license)

CE: None ✓
Fee: $100
Bond: $10,000

Full requirements

Getting started

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Moving states

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Pay

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CE courses in Indiana

Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Indiana license holders. Confirm a provider is on your board’s approved list before you buy.

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Indiana plumber licensing FAQ

How many plumber license types does Indiana issue?

Indiana issues 2 plumber license types: Journeyman Plumber, Plumbing Contractor.

Does Indiana require continuing education for plumbers?

Indiana has no confirmed continuing-education requirement for plumber licenses at the tiers we track (or it is 0 hours). Confirm with the licensing board.

Do Indiana plumber licenses require a bond?

At least one plumber license tier in Indiana requires a license bond. Check the specific license page for the bond amount, then estimate the premium with our bond cost estimator.

Which IPC edition does Indiana enforce?

Indiana currently enforces the 2012 IPC for plumber work.

Official source

Indiana Plumbing Commission

Official board site

Data compiled 2026-05-23. Confirm current figures with the board.

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