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Louisiana · Plumbers · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Louisiana Plumber License

Louisiana plumbers must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
5 hours
Renewal cycle
Every year
Next deadline
December 31, 2026
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Louisiana plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: Master Plumber, Master Natural Gas Fitter, Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Continuing education, Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter. Requirements are set by State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Hours differ by class — 5 hours for Master Plumber; 4 hours for Master Natural Gas Fitter; 3.5 hours for Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Continuing education; 2.5 hours for Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter.

When to renew

Louisiana plumbers licenses renew every year, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (LA Plumbers: all expire Dec 31 each year (LAC 46:LV.310))

The continuing education Louisiana requires

State Plumbing Board of Louisiana requires 5 hours of approved continuing education every year. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Health protection, consumer protection or environmental protection — at least 1 hour
  • Information concerning R.S — at least 30 minutes
  • Current industry practices and codes, and subjects from a list approved and published by the board — at least 2 hours
  • Business topics approved by the board — at least 90 minutes
  • 0.5 hr on R.S. 37:1361 et seq. and LAC 46:LV
  • 2 hrs current industry practices and codes (board-approved list)

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Louisiana sets plumbers requirements by license class (Master Plumber, Master Natural Gas Fitter, Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Continuing education, Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2026.

  2. 2

    Complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education

    State Plumbing Board of Louisiana requires 5 hours every year, including Health protection, consumer protection or environmental protection, Information concerning R.S, Current industry practices and codes, and subjects from a list approved and published by the board, Business topics approved by the board and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Louisiana plumbers course
  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 Louisiana, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with State Plumbing Board of Louisiana

    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 State Plumbing Board of Louisiana

Louisiana plumber renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Louisiana plumbers need?
Louisiana plumbers must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Louisiana?
Requirements differ by license class in Louisiana: 5 hours for Master Plumber; 4 hours for Master Natural Gas Fitter; 3.5 hours for Residential Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Master Plumber, Continuing education; 2.5 hours for Journeyman Natural Gas Fitter.
What topics are required for Louisiana plumbers continuing education?
State Plumbing Board of Louisiana requires coverage of: Health protection, consumer protection or environmental protection (1 hour); Information concerning R.S (0.5 hours); Current industry practices and codes, and subjects from a list approved and published by the board (2 hours); Business topics approved by the board (1.5 hours); 0.5 hr on R.S. 37:1361 et seq. and LAC 46:LV; 2 hrs current industry practices and codes (board-approved list).
Can Louisiana plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Louisiana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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