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New Hampshire Plumber License

A New Hampshire Master Plumber has no continuing-education requirement, a renewal fee set by the board, and no state license bond. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance NH · IPC/UPC
CE hours
—
Renewal fee
Not published
Bond
None ✓
Code
Not confirmed

Source: NH OPLC · compiled 2026-05-23

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Continuing education

New Hampshire does not have a confirmed continuing education requirement for this license (0 hours). You still need to renew on time and pay the filing fee — see “How to renew” below.

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

New Hampshire 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 NH OPLC portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    New Hampshire does not require continuing education for this license, so there are no CE hours to complete — but confirm on the board portal in case the rule changed.

  3. 3

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the NH OPLC 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 New Hampshire Master Plumber renewal?
New Hampshire does not require continuing education for this license, or specific hours have not been confirmed by the board.
What does New Hampshire Master Plumber renewal cost?
Renewal fee not confirmed; check the licensing board directly.
Does New Hampshire accept reciprocity for this license?
New Hampshire does not publish reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may sit for an exam.
Which code is New Hampshire currently enforcing?
Code adoption for New Hampshire is not confirmed; verify the current IPC/UPC edition with the board.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

New Hampshire Master Plumbers renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your requirements before you’re due.

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