Plumbers
Apprentices through master plumbers
Service, repair and remodel work for homes and light commercial properties.
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Electricians
Apprentices through journeymen
Residential and light commercial electrical work.
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Every trade in Texas starts with a state apprentice license or registration. Here's exactly how to get yours for plumbing or electrical, straight from the state agencies.
Getting licensed in Texas
Your apprentice license, step by step
Plumbing costs about $54 (application plus fingerprints). Electrical is $20.
Plumbing
Plumber's Apprentice registration
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE)
- Check you qualify You need to be at least 16 and a U.S. citizen or national, or otherwise eligible for a Texas license.
- Apply online ($15) Create an account in the TSBPE Online Licensing System and submit the Plumber's Apprentice application. The fee is $15. TSBPE Online Licensing System ↗
- Get fingerprinted ($39.05) Book a one-time fingerprint appointment with IdentoGO using TSBPE service code 11J66Z. When it asks for an authorization code, choose No. Allow up to 45 days for your fingerprint status to show up with TSBPE. Book with IdentoGO (code 11J66Z) ↗
- Renew on time Your registration has to be renewed to stay active. The renewal fee is $15.
Electrical
Apprentice Electrician license
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
- No experience or exam needed TDLR does not require experience or a test for an apprentice license. Apprentices work under the supervision of a licensed Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician or Residential Wireman.
- Apply online ($20) Fill out TDLR's online application and pay the $20 fee. If you report no criminal convictions, TDLR issues you a temporary license automatically. TDLR online application ↗
- Have a conviction on your record? You can still apply. Include TDLR's Criminal History Questionnaire with your application. TDLR criminal history guidelines ↗
- Renew every year The license is good for one year. To renew ($20), finish 4 hours of continuing education, or be enrolled in a TDLR-registered electrical apprenticeship training course.
Fees and rules are set by the state and can change, so check the agency page before you pay.
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Already licensed? Put your license or registration number on the application. A resume is optional.