Pennsylvania Plumber License
A Pennsylvania Master Plumber (Municipal) 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.
Source: Municipal · compiled 2026-05-23
Municipal-level licensing
Pennsylvania does not issue a state-wide license for this trade. Licensing is handled at the city/county level. Major jurisdictions include: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Harrisburg, Erie.
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Continuing education
Pennsylvania 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
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.
Reciprocity
Pennsylvania 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
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Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the Municipal portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
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Complete continuing education
Pennsylvania 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.
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Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the Municipal portal and pay the state renewal fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
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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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