New Jersey Plumbing Continuing Education
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).
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Requirements at a glance
What New Jersey Requires of Plumbers
Set by New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs)
- CE hours required
- 5 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 Jersey Plumbers Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) requires.
5 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
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Required subject matter
Topics New Jersey Plumbers Must Cover
New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of a master plumber, specifically N.J.S.Amin. 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 Registermin. 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 renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in New Jersey
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 5 hours and topics New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- 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 Jersey Plumber License
Who has to renew
Every New Jersey plumbers license that New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) renews.
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))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Note your renewal date — New Jersey plumbers renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is June 30, 2027.
- 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.
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Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 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
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)
Questions New Jersey plumbers ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
Official New Jersey Plumbers Licensing Resources
- New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs)
The New Jersey board that licenses plumbers and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why New Jersey professionals choose us
New Jersey Plumbers CE, Done Right
Every plumbers course is built to meet New Jersey State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers (Division of Consumer Affairs) 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 Jersey Plumber License on Time
5 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.