North Carolina plumbing license lookup: how to check and get a license

Do plumbers need a license in North Carolina?

Class I covers all buildings; Class II is limited to single-family detached homes. Minor repairs and drain cleaning are exempt, but most other paid plumbing work needs a licensed contractor and a local permit.

How do you look up a plumber's license in North Carolina?

1. Ask the plumber for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
2. Open the North Carolina plumbing license lookup run by North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.
3. Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
4. Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
5. If something doesn't match, ask the plumber about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors.

What plumbing licenses does North Carolina issue?

• Plumbing Contractor Class I
• Plumbing Contractor Class II (single-family detached dwellings)
• Restricted Limited Plumbing Contractor
• Fuel Piping Contractor
• Plumbing Technician

How do you get a plumbing license in North Carolina?

Licenses are issued by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.