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

  1. Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Completed Application: Applications must be submitted online.
  3. Application Fee of $30.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  4. Mandatory - Approved apprenticeship school section of the form completed with sponsor signature.  Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
  5. 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)

  1. Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Completed Application: Applications must be submitted online.
  3. Application Fee of $30.00 - Pay by credit or debit card for applications submitted online. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  4. 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.
  5. Affidavit of Experience in Plumbing Trade - The applicant's employer must submit an Affidavit of Experience in Plumbing Trade (signature required).
  6. 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

  1. Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Completed Application: Application must be submitted online.
  3. Application Fee of $50.00 - Pay by credit or debit card.. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  4. Mandatory - Approved apprenticeship school section of the form completed with sponsor signature.  Please upload at the time of application or log back into your account and use the License Update option.
  5. 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)

  1. Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Completed Application: Application must be submitted online.
  3. Application Fee of $50.00 - Pay by credit or debit card.. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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**

  1. Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Completed Application: AApplication must be submitted online.
  3. Application Fee of $50.00 - Pay by credit or debit card.. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  4. 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.
  5. Letter from employer on company letterhead/stationary – include job duties and dates of employment.
  6. 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:

  1. Application - Apply online.
  2. Application Fee - $50.00 Pay by credit or debit card. All application fees are nonrefundable.
  3. 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

  Renew Online!

  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: 317-596-4950

  Evansville Plumbers & Pipefitters Training
  4301 N. St. Joseph Ave.
  Evansville, IN 47720
  Contact: Jason Blondin
  Telephone: 812-424-5212/ fax 812-424-5249

  Fort Wayne PHCC
  2330 Wayne Haven St.
  Fort Wayne, IN 46803
  Contact: Megan Hale
  Telephone/fax: 260.920.8037
  Email: fwaphcc@gmail.com

  Indianapolis 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 317-856-0591

  Plumbers & 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 260-490-5691

  Mechanical Skills, Inc.
  3535 E. Michigan Street
  Indianapolis, IN 46201
  Contact: Susie McFarland
  Telephone: 317-352-1189
  Email: mechanicalskills@mechanicalskills.org

  North 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.com

  NWIPHCC Apprentice School Inc.
  2406 W Offner Rd,
  Beecher, IL  60401
  Contact:  Clint Mann
  Phone: 219-677-6965
  Email: mmp10974@gmail.com

  Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 210
  2901 E. 83rd Place
  Merrillville, IN 46411-1931
  Contact: Lee Culver
  Telephone: 219-942-7224

  Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 661 JAC
  4401 S. Eaton Ave.
  Muncie, IN 47302
  Contact: Jack Neal, Jr.
  Telephone: 765-282-7344

  S.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.com

  South Bend & Vicinity Plumbers & Pipefitters JATC-Local 172
  4172 Ralph Jones Court
  South Bend, IN 46628-9793
  Contact: Broc Buczolich
  Telephone: 547-273-0500/fax 547-273-1300

  South Central Indiana Assoc. of PHCC
  602 E. 16^th St.
  Jasper, IN 47546
  Contact: Jenifer Bozek
  Telephone/fax: 812-630-1729
  Email: jbozek@vinu.edu

  SWIPHCC 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.com

  Terre 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 Circle

  Cincinnati, OH 45246
  Contact:  Jerry Beck
  Telephone:  513-671-5282/ fax 513-671-5233
  Email: jerry@jatc392.com