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New Hampshire Plumbing Continuing Education

New Hampshire plumbers must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC).

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Requirements at a glance

What New Hampshire Requires of Plumbers

Set by New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC)

CE hours required
6 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 New Hampshire Plumbers Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) requires.

  • 6 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    Our course for this license is on the way.

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Required subject matter

Topics New Hampshire Plumbers Must Cover

New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • The New Hampshire adopted codes and standards for the plumbing disciplinemin. 6 hours

  • Seminar based on current adopted ICC code materials relative to the NH state plumbing code

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in New Hampshire

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 6 hours and topics New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) 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

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your New Hampshire Plumber License

Who has to renew

Every New Hampshire plumbers license that New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) renews.

When to renew

New Hampshire 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. (https://gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/saf-mec400.html)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Note your renewal date — New Hampshire plumbers renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education

    New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) requires 6 hours every 2 years, including The New Hampshire adopted codes and standards for the plumbing discipline, Seminar based on current adopted ICC code materials relative to the NH state plumbing code. 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 New Hampshire, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC)

    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 Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC)

Questions New Hampshire plumbers ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do New Hampshire plumbers need?
New Hampshire plumbers must complete 6 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC).
Which license classes does the New Hampshire plumbers CE requirement apply to?
The 6 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
What topics are required for New Hampshire plumbers continuing education?
New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) requires coverage of: The New Hampshire adopted codes and standards for the plumbing discipline (6 hours); Seminar based on current adopted ICC code materials relative to the NH state plumbing code.
Can New Hampshire plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Hampshire requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official New Hampshire Plumbers Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why New Hampshire professionals choose us

New Hampshire Plumbers CE, Done Right

Every plumbers course is built to meet New Hampshire Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board (OPLC) 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 New Hampshire Plumber License on Time

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