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How to Renew Your New Jersey Plumber License

New Jersey plumbers must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
5 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
June 30, 2027
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers New Jersey plumbers holding a Continuing education license. Requirements are set by New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs).

When to renew

New Jersey plumbers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is June 30, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (NJ Master Plumbers: biennial June 30 of odd years; 5 CE credits per biennium (njconsumeraffairs.gov))

The continuing education New Jersey requires

New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) requires 5 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of a master plumber, specifically N.J.S.A — at least 1 hour
  • Topics for the remaining four hours, fixed by the Board at a public meeting three months before each biennial period and published as a public notice in the New Jersey Register — at least 4 hours
  • 1 hour review of laws and rules (N.J.S.A. 45:14C-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:32) each biennial period
  • Additional topics set by the Board 3 months before each biennial period and published in the NJ Register

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    New Jersey sets plumbers requirements by license class (Continuing education). 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 June 30, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education

    New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) requires 5 hours every 2 years, including Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of a master plumber, specifically N.J.S.A, Topics for the remaining four hours, fixed by the Board at a public meeting three months before each biennial period and published as a public notice in the New Jersey Register, 1 hour review of laws and rules (N.J.S.A. 45:14C-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:32) each biennial period, Additional topics set by the Board 3 months before each biennial period and published in the NJ Register. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the New Jersey 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 New Jersey, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs)

    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 New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs)

New Jersey plumber renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New Jersey plumbers need?
New Jersey plumbers must complete 5 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs).
Which license classes does the New Jersey plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 5 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
What topics are required for New Jersey plumbers continuing education?
New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) requires coverage of: Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of a master plumber, specifically N.J.S.A (1 hour); Topics for the remaining four hours, fixed by the Board at a public meeting three months before each biennial period and published as a public notice in the New Jersey Register (4 hours); 1 hour review of laws and rules (N.J.S.A. 45:14C-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:32) each biennial period; Additional topics set by the Board 3 months before each biennial period and published in the NJ Register.
Can New Jersey plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Jersey requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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