Virginia Plumbing Continuing Education
Virginia plumbers must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program.
For Plumbers (Tradesmen).
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Requirements at a glance
What Virginia Requires of Plumbers
Set by Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program
- CE hours required
- 3 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Plumbers (Tradesmen)
- Exam to renew
- Required
Find your license class
The Course Virginia Plumbers Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires.
- 1 license class
3 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Plumbers (Tradesmen)
Who it applies to: Active tradesman licensees renewing their licenses.
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Required subject matter
Topics Virginia Plumbers Must Cover
Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Changes to the International Plumbing Code currently in force in Virginiamin. 3 hours
Current edition of the International Plumbing Code / Virginia building code changes applicable to plumbing (18VAC50-30-220)
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Virginia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 3 hours and topics Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program 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 3 years.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Virginia Plumber License
Who has to renew
Virginia plumbers holding a Plumbers (Tradesmen) license renew with Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program.
When to renew
Virginia plumbers licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Tradesmen)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Virginia sets plumbers requirements by license class (Plumbers (Tradesmen)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education
Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires 3 hours every 3 years, including Changes to the International Plumbing Code currently in force in Virginia, Current edition of the International Plumbing Code / Virginia building code changes applicable to plumbing (18VAC50-30-220). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Virginia plumbers course - 3
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 Virginia, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program
Questions Virginia plumbers ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Virginia plumbers need?
- Virginia plumbers must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program.
- Which license classes does the Virginia plumbers CE requirement apply to?
- The 3 hours requirement applies to: Plumbers (Tradesmen).
- What topics are required for Virginia plumbers continuing education?
- Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires coverage of: Changes to the International Plumbing Code currently in force in Virginia (3 hours); Current edition of the International Plumbing Code / Virginia building code changes applicable to plumbing (18VAC50-30-220).
- Is an exam required to renew a Virginia plumbers license?
- Yes — Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- Can Virginia plumbers complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Virginia Plumbers Licensing Resources
- Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program
The Virginia board that licenses plumbers and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Virginia professionals choose us
Virginia Plumbers CE, Done Right
Every plumbers course is built to meet Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) - Tradesmen Program 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 Virginia Plumber License on Time
3 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.