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Wisconsin · Plumbers · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Wisconsin Plumber License

Wisconsin plumbers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 4 years, as required by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 4 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Wisconsin plumbers holding a Continuing education license. Requirements are set by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

When to renew

Wisconsin plumbers licenses renew every 4 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (WI Plumbers: 4-yr terms ending Mar 31, year anchored to each licensee (dsps.wi.gov) - per-licensee; CORRECTED from fixed)

The continuing education Wisconsin requires

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 4 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Wisconsin 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 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) requires 24 hours every 4 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, you keep your certificate and attest to completion when you renew; the board may audit.

  5. 5

    Renew with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

    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 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Wisconsin plumber renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Wisconsin plumbers need?
Wisconsin plumbers must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 4 years, as set by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).
Which license classes does the Wisconsin plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
Can Wisconsin plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Wisconsin requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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