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Vermont · Plumbers · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Vermont Plumber License

Vermont plumbers must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
8 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Vermont plumbers holding a Continuing education license. Requirements are set by Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).

When to renew

Vermont plumbers licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (VT Plumbers: 2-yr license expiring last day of issuance month in practice (26 V.S.A. 2195) - per-licensee)

The continuing education Vermont requires

Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) requires 8 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Code review — at least 2 hours
  • Subject matter must deal with the adopted current plumbing codes, licence renewal protocol, or related information
  • Vermont Energy Goals Educational Module

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Vermont sets plumbers requirements by license class (Continuing education). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) requires 8 hours every 2 years, including Code review, Subject matter must deal with the adopted current plumbing codes, licence renewal protocol, or related information, Vermont Energy Goals Educational Module. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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

  5. 5

    Renew with Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal 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 Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)

Vermont plumber renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Vermont plumbers need?
Vermont plumbers must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Office of Professional Regulation (OPR).
Which license classes does the Vermont plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 8 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
What topics are required for Vermont plumbers continuing education?
Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) requires coverage of: Code review (2 hours); Subject matter must deal with the adopted current plumbing codes, licence renewal protocol, or related information; Vermont Energy Goals Educational Module.
Can Vermont plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Vermont requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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