Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board (PMSB)
This page reflects the application process for individuals and businesses who need to apply to take an exam or obtain a license to practice the following professions in Iowa. The license types and trades available are:
- Apprentice, Journeyperson, or Master
- Contractors in Plumbing, HVAC/R, Hydronics, or Mechanical Systems
- Plumbing
- HVAC/Refrigeration
- Hydronics
- Mechanical Systems
- Medical Gas System Installer Certification
- Disconnect/Reconnect Plumbing Technician Specialty License
- Hearth Systems Specialty License
- Private School or College Routine Maintenance Specialty License
- Service Technician HVAC Specialty License
If you have questions regarding the qualifications to take an exam or obtain a license, please visit the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board web page.
VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ACCESSING THE LICENSING PORTAL.
Renew Individual Licenses Online
(Master, Journeyperson, Apprentice, & Specialty.)
Login tips and retrieving passwords - Review these tips if you have trouble logging into your account.
Video guidance to retrieve your login and reset your password.
Renew an Existing Individual License:
Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Licensing Portal to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT or LOG IN WITH YOUR EXISTING A&A ACCOUNT (@IOWAID).
Renew BOTH a Contractor License and Individual License:
- Instructions to create an A&A account
(Note - PMSB usernames and passwords created before May 1, 2017, are not linked with A&A accounts. You must create a new username and password with an @IOWAID as detailed in the instructions)
STOP - If you have created an account but have not been linked to your company license, contact the Help Desk at 855-824-4357 or email ADPEREHreg@idph.iowa.gov.
DO NOT complete a New Company Registration.
NOTE: You need to complete the renewal process for both your contractor license and your individual license on the same day in order to receive the discount.
Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Licensing Portal to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT or LOG IN WITH YOUR EXISTING A&A ACCOUNT (@IOWAID).
Renew an Existing Contractor License ONLY:
- Instructions to create an A&A account (Note - PMSB usernames and passwords created before May 1, 2017, are not linked with A&A accounts. You must create a new username and password with an @IOWAID as detailed in the instructions)
STOP - To link a New Account to an existing business, contact the Help Desk at 855-824-4357 or email adperehreg@idph.iowa.gov.
Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Portal to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT or LOG IN WITH YOUR EXISTING A&A ACCOUNT (@IOWAID).
Apply for a New Individual License or Exam Online
(Master, Journeyperson, Apprentice, and Specialty.)
Login tips and retrieving passwords - Review these tips if you have trouble logging into your account.
Apply for a New License or Exam
(No prior applications submitted.)
Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Portal to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT or LOG IN WITH YOUR EXISTING A&A ACCOUNT (@IOWAID).
Make Additions or Changes to an Existing License or Exam:
(Apply for an Additional Exam | Update an Existing License | Complete a Post Exam)
Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Portal to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT or LOG IN WITH YOUR EXISTING A&A ACCOUNT (@IOWAID).
Apply for a New Contractor License
(Includes Contractor Registration with the Division of Labor)
Apply for a New Contractor License
Once you have reviewed the instructions above you may proceed to the Regulatory Programs Portal to CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT or LOG IN WITH YOUR EXISTING A&A ACCOUNT (@IOWAID).
Continuing Education (CEU) Training Providers
For questions about continuing education please see the PMSB CONTINUING EDUCATION PAGE.
Paper Applications
For information on how to apply by paper, please see the PMSB WEB PAGE.
Contact Information:
For questions related to Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses please see our program page at PMSB web page.
For assistance navigating the Licensing Portal, please contact the Regulatory Programs Help Desk at 855-824-4357 or email adperehreg@idph.iowa.gov.
Verify or Print a License: