Indiana Contractor License Fees & Renewals
Indexation gate: passedReview state and local costs for contractor compliance across Indiana, including IPLA plumbing credentialing, biennial renewals, and municipal registration fees.
Official Fee Schedule
| Credential / Description | Fee Type | Amount | Authority | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Plumbing Contractor Application & Initial License Fee Initial application for Plumbing Contractor license via IPLA portal | application | $100 | in:pla | in:pla:plumbing-board |
| Indiana Plumbing Contractor Biennial Renewal Fee Biennial renewal of active Plumbing Contractor license | renewal | $100 | in:pla | in:pla:plumbing-board |
| Indiana Journeyman Plumber Application Fee Initial application for Journeyman Plumber license | application | $30 | in:pla | in:pla:plumbing-board |
| Indiana Journeyman Plumber Biennial Renewal Fee Biennial renewal of Journeyman Plumber credential | renewal | $30 | in:pla | in:pla:plumbing-board |
| Municipal General Contractor Annual Registration Fee (Indianapolis / Marion County) Annual general contractor license issued by local building departments (e.g., Indianapolis BNS) | license | $247 | in:legislature | in:ag:home-improvement-guide |
Renewal Cycles & Deadlines
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Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial).
Late Policy: Late renewal subject to IPLA statutory late penalty fee under IC 25-1-8.
Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years.
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Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial).
Late Policy: Late renewal penalty applies if not renewed by December 31 deadline.
Expires December 31 of odd-numbered years.
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Renewal Cycle: Every 12 months (Annual).
Late Policy: Annual municipal renewal deadline enforced prior to issuance of subsequent building permits.
Annual renewal required locally across municipal jurisdictions.
Verification Sources
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Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection — Home Improvement Guidelines
https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/consumer-protection-division/in:pla:license-lookuplookup page
Indiana PLA Free Public Online License Search
https://mylicense.in.gov/EVerification/in:pla:plumbing-boardboard page
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency — Plumbing Commission Licensing Portal
https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/plumbing/in:reg:860-iacregulation
Indiana Administrative Code Title 860 — Indiana Plumbing Commission Rules
http://iac.iga.in.gov/iac//iac_title?iact=860in:statute:ic-22-3statute
Indiana Code Title 22 Article 3 — Worker's Compensation Act
https://iga.in.gov/laws/current/ic/title/22/article/3/in:statute:ic-24-5-11statute
Indiana Code Title 24 Article 5 Chapter 11 — Home Improvement Contracts Act
https://iga.in.gov/laws/current/ic/title/24/article/5/chapter/11/in:statute:ic-25-28-5statute
Indiana Code Title 25 Article 28.5 — Plumbers Licensing Law
https://iga.in.gov/laws/current/ic/title/25/article/28.5/in:wcb:coverage-guidebulletin
Indiana Worker's Compensation Board — Coverage & Exemption Directives
https://www.in.gov/wcb/