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Utah plumber license requirements
The answer
Utah licenses Plumbers statewide through DOPL. Journeyman: complete a 4-year apprenticeship program (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 supervised hours — OR 16,000 supervised hours without the program — then pass the Utah written/theory and practical exams (administered by Prov). Apprentices are licensed while training.Your paths to the license
Apprenticeship + 8,000 hours
Complete a 4-year Plumber apprenticeship education program (576 classroom hours) and 8,000 hours working under a licensed journeyman or master, then pass the Utah exams. First-time candidates submit the Verification of Experience form directly to Prov.
16,000 hours without the program
No apprenticeship program? 16,000 hours of licensed supervised experience qualifies you for the same exams.
Licensed in another state
Document your supervised hours (Verification of Experience form) and take the Utah exams — DOPL evaluates out-of-state experience.
License levels in Utah
| Level | What it takes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Plumber | Licensed while training under a journeyman/master. | — |
| Residential Journeyman Plumber | Residential-scope license with reduced hour requirements. | — |
| Journeyman Plumber | Apprenticeship (576 classroom hrs) + 8,000 supervised hours, or 16,000 hours + exams. | — |
| Master Plumber | Higher credential; see DOPL for its exam and experience rules. | — |
Published fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application / exam / license | Per the current DOPL application and Prov fee schedule |
The exam
| Provider | Prov |
| Fees | Exam fees paid to Prov; application fees per the current DOPL application |
Moving here with a license? Renewal? The rest of the picture
Reciprocity: No published reciprocity list — experience documentation route. Check your exact state pair →
Renewal & continuing education: DOPL licenses renew on two-year cycles with CE per current rules — confirm your classification's requirement with DOPL.
Watch out: Residential journeyman and master classifications have their own hour tracks — see DOPL's apply pages. · Contractor (business) licensing is separate through DOPL Contracting.
Official sources for this page
Utah plumber licensing FAQ
How many hours do you need to become a licensed plumber in Utah?
The shortest published route requires 8,000 hours of supervised experience. Utah licenses Plumbers statewide through DOPL. Journeyman: complete a 4-year apprenticeship program (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 supervised hours — OR 16,000 supervised hours without the program — then pass the Utah written/theory and practical exams (administered by Prov). Apprentices are licensed while training.
What does the Utah plumber license cost?
Exam fees paid to Prov; application fees per the current DOPL application. Fee amounts are published on the current official application — see the sources below.
Does Utah have plumber license reciprocity?
No published reciprocity list — experience documentation route.
How often does the license renew?
DOPL licenses renew on two-year cycles with CE per current rules — confirm your classification's requirement with DOPL.
Get your personal route
Four questions — your experience and training matched against Utah's actual routes.