North Dakota Plumbing Continuing Education
North Dakota plumbers must complete 2 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by North Dakota State Plumbing Board.
For master_plumber, journeyman_plumber.
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Requirements at a glance
What North Dakota Requires of Plumbers
- CE hours required
- 2 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- master_plumber, journeyman_plumber
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The Course North Dakota Plumbers Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics North Dakota State Plumbing Board requires.
- 2 license classes
2 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- master_plumber
- journeyman_plumber
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Required subject matter
Topics North Dakota Plumbers Must Cover
North Dakota State Plumbing Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Continuing education relating to the plumbing trade
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in North Dakota
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 2 hours and topics North Dakota State Plumbing Board 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 North Dakota Plumber License
Who has to renew
North Dakota plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: master_plumber, journeyman_plumber renew with North Dakota State Plumbing Board.
When to renew
North Dakota plumbers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2026. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (ND Plumbers: expire Dec 31 of year issued, annual (NDCC 43-18-17))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
North Dakota sets plumbers requirements by license class (master_plumber, journeyman_plumber). 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 December 31, 2026.
- 2
Complete 2 hours of board-approved continuing education
North Dakota State Plumbing Board requires 2 hours every 2 years, including Continuing education relating to the plumbing trade. 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 North Dakota, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with North Dakota State Plumbing Board
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 North Dakota State Plumbing Board
Questions North Dakota plumbers ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do North Dakota plumbers need?
- North Dakota plumbers must complete 2 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by North Dakota State Plumbing Board.
- Which license classes does the North Dakota plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 2 hours requirement applies to: master_plumber, journeyman_plumber.
- What topics are required for North Dakota plumbers continuing education?
- North Dakota State Plumbing Board requires coverage of: Continuing education relating to the plumbing trade.
- Can North Dakota plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the North Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official North Dakota Plumbers Licensing Resources
- North Dakota State Plumbing Board
The North Dakota board that licenses plumbers and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from North Dakota State Plumbing Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why North Dakota professionals choose us
North Dakota Plumbers CE, Done Right
Every plumbers course is built to meet North Dakota State Plumbing Board 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 North Dakota Plumber License on Time
2 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.