Application Instructions
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Go to MyLicense1 and you will either need to create or login to your Access Indiana, single sign-on account. You will complete the online application and submit payment with a credit or debit card. You will be contacted by a customer service representative with details of what additional documentation is required to complete your application. Applications are processed in the order received.
- Plumbing Apprentice Application
Apprentice Plumber Application Instructions:
It is your responsibility to submit all documents with your application 1.) Must be at least 18 years old 2.) Completed application which may be submitted online with the $10.00 application fee. You will need the page 3 of the form completed by approved school sponsor signature and license number and the supervising Journeyman Plumber or Plumbing Contractor name and license number. You may upload this document directly in the application on the Attachments page OR submit the form via the License Update feature. 3.) Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
- Journeyman Plumber Application
If applying through an Indiana Plumbing Commission Approved Apprenticeship School
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Completed Application: Applications must be submitted online.
- Application Fee of $30.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
- Mandatory - Approved apprenticeship school section of the form completed with sponsor signature and current/active plumbing license. Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
- Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement.
If applying through Plumbing Trade (requires current out-of-state plumbing license)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Completed Application: Applications must be submitted online.
- Application Fee of $30.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
- Experience in Plumbing Trade - Out-of-State Licensed Plumber Section of the form completed by current/active plumbing license showing four (4) years of Experience in Plumbing Trade.
- Affidavit of Experience in Plumbing Trade - The applicant's employer must submit an Affidavit of Experience in Plumbing Trade (signature required).
- Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement.
Examination Information
Candidates must have their application for examination reviewed and approved for eligibility by the Plumbing Commission before the candidate may register for the examination. Applicants may register for the examination on the Prove webpage: www.provexam.com.
- Plumbing Contractor Application
If applying through an Indiana Plumbing Commission Approved Apprenticeship School
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Completed Application: Application must be submitted online.
- Application Fee of $50.00 - Pay by credit or debit card.. All application fees are nonrefundable.
- Mandatory - Approved apprenticeship school section of the form completed with sponsor signature and current/active plumbing license. Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
- Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement. Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
If applying through Plumbing Trade (requires current out-of-state plumbing license)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Completed Application: Application must be submitted online.
- Application Fee of $50.00 - Pay by credit or debit card.. All application fees are nonrefundable.
- Experience in Plumbing Trade - Out-of-State Licensed Plumber Section of the form completed by current/active plumbing license showing four (4) years of Experience in Plumbing Trade.
- If Applicant Does Not Have a License in Another State - The applicant's employer must submit an Affidavit of Experience in Plumbing Trade (signature required).
- Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement.
If applying through a Plumbing Business
**DO NOT COMPLETE “EMPLOYER AFFIDAVIT OF EXPERIENCE IN PLUMBING TRADE” IF YOU ARE APPLYING THROUGH A BUSINESS**
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Completed Application: AApplication must be submitted online.
- Application Fee of $50.00 - Pay by credit or debit card.. All application fees are nonrefundable.
- Experience in Plumbing Business – Non-licensed and nonregistered individuals must complete Section 4 – Experience in a Plumbing Business of the form. The same information will be requested during the online process.
- Letter from employer on company letterhead/stationary – include job duties and dates of employment.
- Positive Response Documentation: If you answer "Yes" to any questions on the application, explain fully in a statement that includes all details. Include the violation, location, date, cause number, and disposition. Submit copies of court documents for each instance to support the statement.
Examination Information
Candidates must have their application for examination reviewed and approved for eligibility by the Plumbing Commission before the candidate may register for the examination. Applicants may register for the examination on the Prove webpage: www.provexam.com.
Temporary Plumbing Contractor
The commission may issue a temporary plumbing contractor's license to an applicant who has an ownership interest in or is an officer of a contracting business if the plumbing contractor licensee operating the business has died or is physically or mentally unable to operate the business. The commission may issue the license for the period needed to dispose of the contracting business or to otherwise meet the emergency giving rise to the need for the license. However, a temporary contractor's license may not be issued for a period, including all renewals, exceeding two (2) years.
- Corporate Plumbing Business Application
To qualify for a Corporate Plumbing Contractor License you must be licensed as a Plumbing Contractor in the State of Indiana
A corporation engaged in the business of a plumbing contractor must be licensed as a plumbing contractor and must file with the commission an application signed by the applicant, or the applicant's duly authorized officer or officers. A business that provides plumbing services and is required to file a certificate of assumed business name under IC 23-0.5-3-4 must register the name, address, and telephone number of the business with the commission.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Application - Apply online.
- Application Fee - $50.00 Pay by credit or debit card. All application fees are nonrefundable.
- Certificate of Assumed Business Name - You will receive from the Secretary of State.
- Plumbing Apprenticeship School Application
- Application - Apply online.
- Proof of the accreditation - 860 IAC 2-1-1 (2)A program accredited either by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, a division of the United States Department of Labor, or by some other certifying organization with similar criteria for instruction in plumbing.
- Apprenticeship program's curriculum, which must include - Subjects taught, and hours spent teaching each subject.
- Provide the address of the apprenticeship program facility, phone number, and the name of a contact person.
- Practical Exam 860 IAC 2-1-7.1
(a) Apprenticeship schools shall give each student within the first four (4) years of apprenticeship program an examination that shall test the student's practical knowledge of the curriculum studied. A student shall not be considered to have completed a four (4) year apprenticeship program without having passed this examination.
(b) The practical section of the examination shall include three (3) parts known as the following:
(1) The copper pipe assembly project.
(2) The cast iron assembly project.
(3) The plastic pipe assembly project.
(c) In order to pass the practical section of the examination, an individual must obtain scores of at least seventy percent (70%) on all of the following:
(1) The copper pipe assembly project.
(2) The cast iron assembly project.
(3) The plastic pipe assembly project.
(d) The apprenticeship school shall allow each student at least seven (7) attempts to pass the practical examination.
(e) The commission may monitor the administration of the final practical examination:
(1) as a result of a complaint received;
(2) for random sampling; or
(3) to collect data.
Renewal Instructions
- Renewal Information
Renewal Information
Renewal notices are sent approximately ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date. License holders with valid email addresses on file will be emailed the renewal notice. Those who do not have valid email addresses on file will be mailed the renewal notice; this notice is mailed to the address of record with the Commission. The Commission has no way of knowing whether or not a notice reaches its destination; therefore, when a notice has been mailed to a valid email address or mailed, the duty of the Commission has been performed.
- Reinstatement Information
Expired less than 3 years
Licenses that are expired less than 3 years may renew online and will incur the late fee.
Expired Three (3) Years or more
If your license has been expired for three or more years, you must reinstate your license to practice. Please submit your reinstatement online with the additional documentation:
- Reinstate Online!
- Payment of the current renewal fee and current initial application fee. See Fee Schedule for specific fees.
- Documentation to Upload:
- Letter of work history or resume detailing any work since your license has expired
- You will be required to make a personal appearance before the Commission.
Plumbing Corporation and Plumbing Apprenticeship Programs Expired Three (3) Years or more
If your facility has been expired for three or more years, you may now reinstate online. In order to do this, you must have your license number and Registration Code. If you need your registration code, contact PLA at 317-232-2960 for the Call Center or email pla14@pla.in.gov.
Fee Schedule
**License Issuance Fees will be determined based upon the year that the license is issued and is NOT based upon the year the application was received.
For example: An application that has been received in December 2019 may be issued in January 2020, which will require an even-year issuance fee**
- Plumbing Applications/Renewals
Application/Renewal Issuance Recovery Fund Renewal
(2 yrs unless stated)Other Total Apprentice Plumber Issuance/Annual Renewal $10 NA $10 NA $10 Journeyman Plumber Examination (Reexamination fees please see PROV link) NA NA NA $30 $30 Journeyman Plumber Odd year Issuance/Renewal $15 NA $30 NA $15/$30 Journeyman Plumber Even year Issuance/Renewal $30 NA $30 NA $30 Plumbing Contractor Examination (Reexamination fees see PROV link) $50 NA NA NA $50 Plumbing Contractor Odd year Issuance/Renewal $50 NA $100 NA $50/$100 Plumbing Contractor Even year Issuance/Renewal $100 NA $100 NA $100 Temporary Plumbing Contractor (plus recovery fund) $25 $0 NA NA $25
Additional Information
- Approved Apprentice Programs
ABC of Indiana Apprenticeship Trust
(Associated Builders & Contractors)
5001 N. Shadeland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Contact: Lisa V.
Telephone: 317-596-4950Evansville Plumbers & Pipefitters Training
4301 N. St. Joseph Ave.
Evansville, IN 47720
Contact: Jason Blondin
Telephone: 812-424-5212/ fax 812-424-5249Fort Wayne PHCC
2330 Wayne Haven St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Contact: Megan Hale
Telephone/fax: (260) 908-3997
Email: fwaphcc@gmail.comIndianapolis Plumbers & Steam Fitters Local 440 JATC
3747 S. High School Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Contact: James M. Johnson/ David L. Posey
Telephone: 317-856-6426/ fax 317-856-0591Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 166 JATC
Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee of Local 166
Ft. Wayne Plumbers & Steam Fitters JAC
2930 West Ludwig Road
Ft. Wayne, IN 46818
Contact: Bret Finch
Telephone: 260-490-5690/ fax 260-490-5691Mechanical Skills, Inc.
3535 E. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46201
Contact: Susie McFarland
Telephone: 317-352-1189
Email: mechanicalskills@mechanicalskills.orgNorth Central Indiana Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling
304 N. Walnut St./ PO Box 474
Plymouth, IN 46563
Contact: Apri Mink
Telephone: 574-941-4473/ fax: 574-935-4478
Email: phcc@phcc-ncia.comNWIPHCC Apprentice School Inc.
2406 W Offner Rd,
Beecher, IL 60401
Contact: Clint Mann
Phone: 219-677-6965
Email: mmp10974@gmail.comPlumbers & Steamfitters Local 210
2901 E. 83rd Place
Merrillville, IN 46411-1931
Contact: Lee Culver
Telephone: 219-942-7224Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 661 JAC
4401 S. Eaton Ave.
Muncie, IN 47302
Contact: Jack Neal, Jr.
Telephone: 765-282-7344S.E.P.H.C.C. School at Processer School of Tech.
4202 Charlestown Road
New Albany, IN 47150
Contact: Anthony Phillips/Wendy
Telephone: 812-949-4266/812-633-4252
Email: email@acphillpsplumbing.comSouth Bend & Vicinity Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC-Local 172
4172 Ralph Jones Court
South Bend, IN 46628-9793
Contact: Broc Buczolich
Telephone: 547-273-0500/fax 547-273-1300South Central Indiana Assoc. of PHCC
602 E. 16th St.
Jasper, IN 47546
Contact: Jenifer Bozek
Telephone/fax: 812-630-1729
Email: jbozek@vinu.eduSWIPHCC Southwestern Indiana Association of PHCC
408 E State Road 68
Haubstadt, IN 47639
Contact: Nicole Meny Schmitt
Phone: 812-768-6229
Email: Nicole.meny@srmeny.comTerre Haute Plumbers & Steam Fitters JAC Local 157
8707 E. Milner Ave.
Terre Haute, IN 47803-9796
Contact: Rich Cheever Telephone: 812-877-1736 /812-877-4552Local 392 JATC
1300 Century CircleCincinnati, OH 45246
Contact: Jerry Beck
Telephone: 513-671-5282/ fax 513-671-5233
Email: jerry@jatc392.com