Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board · checked 2026-10-20
Florida Plumber License Requirements
Statewide plumbing contractor certification. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a plumbing contractor's services as unlimited in the plumbing trade. Certified Plumbing Contractor: 4 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- 1CFC · Certified Plumbing Contractor 4 years
License levels in Florida
Florida has one credential on this path: the Certified Plumbing Contractor. The source states the time in years.
| Level | Experience | Classroom | Time from start | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFC Certified Plumbing Contractor | 4 years | — | 4 years | Yes | Not printed |
Certified Plumbing Contractor (CFC)
A total of at least 4 years of active experience as a worker who has learned the trade, at least 1 of them as a foreman; or a combination of college credit and experience (for example, 3 years of credits plus 1 year as a foreman). § 489.111(2)(c). Source: Fla. Stat. § 489.111.
Exam
1 of the 1 level listed here requires an exam: Certified Plumbing Contractor. The source does not print a pass mark.
Fees
The Florida source read prints no dollar amounts for this license.
Reciprocity
The Florida sources read for this trade name no reciprocity agreement and no route for out-of-state licensees.
How Florida compares
Among the 11 states on this site that state a minimum time to the top plumber credential, Florida ranks 3 of 11 from shortest (3 years) to longest (6 years). California and Illinois set the same 4 years.
Same trade elsewhere: California · Texas · Illinois · Ohio · Georgia. All states side by side: Plumber license requirements by state.
Other trades in Florida
- Electrician: Certified Electrical Contractor: 4 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- HVAC: Class A Air-Conditioning Contractor: 4 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- General contractor: Certified General Contractor: 4 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
All covered trades on one page: Florida trade licenses.
Background reading: From apprentice to master: how long each state takes · How trade license exams work.
Questions
Who issues the plumber license in Florida?
Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (Department of Business and Professional Regulation). Statewide plumbing contractor certification. Fla. Stat. § 489.105 defines a plumbing contractor's services as unlimited in the plumbing trade.
How long does it take to qualify for the Certified Plumbing Contractor in Florida?
4 years by this site's count. A total of at least 4 years of active experience as a worker who has learned the trade, at least 1 of them as a foreman; or a combination of college credit and experience (for example, 3 years of credits plus 1 year as a foreman). § 489.111(2)(c).
Does Florida have plumber license reciprocity?
The Florida sources read name no reciprocity agreement for this trade.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) | 2026-10-20 |
| CFC requirements | Fla. Stat. § 489.111 | 2026-10-20 |
| Law cited | Fla. Stat. §§ 489.105(3)(m), 489.111 | 2026-10-20 |
This page summarises what the Florida source said on 2026-10-20. It is general information, not legal advice; the board's own page and the statute are the authority and can change. Confirm with Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board before applying. The free official route is the board itself: its page, application forms and staff answer eligibility questions.