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Florida Plumbing Continuing Education

Florida plumbers must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

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Requirements at a glance

What Florida Requires of Plumbers

Set by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

CE hours required
14 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
Continuing education
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course Florida Plumbers Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires.

  • 14 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

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Required subject matter

Topics Florida Plumbers Must Cover

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission, or by the Boardmin. 1 hour

  • Workplace safetymin. 1 hour

  • Business practicesmin. 1 hour

  • Workers' compensationmin. 1 hour

  • Laws and rules regulating the construction industry (chmin. 1 hour

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Florida

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 14 hours and topics Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion through the board's portal. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Florida Plumber License

Who has to renew

Every Florida plumbers license that Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation renews.

When to renew

Florida plumbers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is August 31, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (FL Plumbers: certified contractors renew Aug 31 even years (2026 just passed -> 2028); registered odd years 2027-08-31 (myfloridalicense))

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Note your renewal date — Florida plumbers renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is August 31, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires 14 hours every 2 years, including Specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission, or by the Board, Workplace safety, Business practices, Workers' compensation and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Florida, completions are submitted through the board’s online licensing portal.

  5. 5

    Renew with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Questions Florida plumbers ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Florida plumbers need?
Florida plumbers must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Which license classes does the Florida plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 14 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
What topics are required for Florida plumbers continuing education?
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires coverage of: Specialized or advanced module course approved by the Florida Building Commission, or by the Board (1 hour); Workplace safety (1 hour); Business practices (1 hour); Workers' compensation (1 hour); Laws and rules regulating the construction industry (ch (1 hour).
How are completed CE hours reported to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation?
Completed hours are reported through the board's online portal. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Florida plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Florida requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Florida Plumbers Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Florida professionals choose us

Florida Plumbers CE, Done Right

Every plumbers course is built to meet Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your Florida Plumber License on Time

14 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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