Plumbing license requirements in Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection issues plumbing licenses in Connecticut. Here's what each license level takes, from the official rules.
Issued by
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
Official siteRequirements checked October 21, 2026
License levels
In order, from the first license to the top one.
- 1
P-2 Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber
A registered apprenticeship, or equivalent experience and training. Then the exam.
Official source - 2
P-1 Unlimited Plumbing Contractor
Two years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson, or equivalent experience and training. Then the exam.
Official source
Rules, fees and exam schedules change. Confirm the details with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection before you apply.
Plumbers in Connecticut
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics. See a city for local wages and contractor counts.
- Plumbers employed
- 5,410
- Median hourly wage
- $37.16
Plumbing market data by city
Once you're licensed
Tradesman runs the business side for plumbers: estimates, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app.
Plumbing licensing in Connecticut: common questions
Who issues plumbing licenses in Connecticut?
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. The license levels and what each takes are listed above, with a link to the official source for each.
What does the P-1 Unlimited Plumbing Contractor license take in Connecticut?
Two years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson, or equivalent experience and training. Then the exam.
What's the first plumbing license in Connecticut?
The P-2 Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber. A registered apprenticeship, or equivalent experience and training. Then the exam.
Licensed and ready for more customers?
Tradesman handles estimates, scheduling and invoicing so you can spend your time on the work. Now in early access.