Plumber License Requirements in North Carolina
License RequiredLast verified March 9, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: PSI
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
P-IP-IIP-III
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
North Carolina regulates plumbing contracting through the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. The board provides licensing, examination, and continuing education materials for the state's P-I, P-II, and P-III plumbing classifications and handles reciprocal review for qualifying licensees. Verified against North Carolina plumbing licensing materials on 2026-03-09.