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Official board data · verified May 2026
Master Plumber master

Massachusetts Plumber License

A Massachusetts Master Plumber requires 12 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a renewal fee set by the board, and no state license bond. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance MA · IPC/UPC
CE hours
12 / 2-yr
Renewal fee
Not published
Bond
None ✓
Code
Not confirmed

Source: MA Plumbers Board · compiled 2026-05-23

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Continuing education

Hours required
12
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • Approved MCE

CE courses for Massachusetts master plumbers

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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

Massachusetts 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. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

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

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 12 required CE hours every 2 years 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 MA Plumbers Board 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 Massachusetts Master Plumber renewal?
12 hours every 2 years. Subjects: Approved MCE.
What does Massachusetts Master Plumber renewal cost?
Renewal fee not confirmed; check the licensing board directly.
Does Massachusetts accept reciprocity for this license?
Massachusetts does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is Massachusetts currently enforcing?
Code adoption for Massachusetts is not confirmed; verify the current IPC/UPC edition with the board.

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