An apprentice plumber license is required to work as an apprentice under the direct supervision and control of a licensed plumber. City of Chicago apprentice plumber licenses are issued by the Board of Plumbing Examiners through the Department of Buildings. Apprentice plumber licenses issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are also valid and recognized in the City of Chicago so long as the apprentice’s employer has a City of Chicago plumbing contractor license.
An apprentice plumber license, issued by either the City of Chicago or State of Illinois, is required to work as an apprentice under the direct supervision and control of a licensed plumber within the City of Chicago.
How do I apply for a new apprentice plumber license?
Continental Testing Services processes apprentice plumber license applications on behalf of the Department of Buildings.
Applications are submitted through the Continental Testing Services web site.
Existing apprentice plumber licenses are renewed through the Department of Buildings web portal.
These fees apply to apprentice plumber licenses:
| Fee Type | Amount |
| Initial License Fee | $15.00 |
| Renewal Fee (per year) | $15.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee (per year or fraction of a year expired) | $10.00 |
An apprentice plumber license is valid for one year from issuance or renewal.
| This information is provided to help you better understand licensing requirements in the City of Chicago. It may not reflect all conditions, limitations, or exceptions that may apply to a particular situation and is not intended as a substitute for legal advice. To the extent the information on this page differs from the Municipal Code of Chicago or applicable rules, the ordinance or rule controls. |