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*Please Note* A passing grade on the exam does not guarantee candidate approval for a license. The onus is on the applicant to ensure they meet all criteria for licensure as set by our laws and rules, located further down on this page. If an applicant is unsure whether they meet the requirements, the applicant should contact our Customer Support at (603) 271-2152, and our staff will be happy to assist them with their inquiry.
Testing for Expired and Inactive Fuel Gas and Plumbing LicenseesA Fuel Gas Fitting license holder or Plumbing license holder who submits an application for late renewal shall be subject to all requirements for new applicants. For anyone seeking to renew their NH Fuel Gas Fitting license or Plumbing license 365 days or more past the expiration date, an exam is offered through our educational providers in lieu of the 140 hour courses (Fuel Gas only). Successful candidates may then re-apply for the license through our office.
Each individual seeking a Renewal license to practice as a Domestic Appliance Technician, a Fuel Gas Fitter, a Master or Journeyman Plumber, or seeking to renew as a Fuel Gas Trainee or Plumbing Apprentice, shall do so by submitting the following application packet:
(1) An Application Renewal form provided by the board; and
(2) If a Plumbing Apprentice or Fuel Gas Fitting Trainee, proof of continued enrollment in the Registration License program applied for; and
(3) If a holder of any other type of Mechanical license issued pursuant to RSA 153:27-38, proof of continuing education supporting materials required for each licensing endorsement applied for; and
(4) The license or registration fees specified by Saf-Mec 501.03 through Saf-Mec 501.05 which is applicable to the type of license or registration license sought.
Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board Laws and RulesLaws, Administrative Rules and Codes governing Mechanical Safety and Licensing professionals.Mechanical Safety and Licensing Home
LawsRulesNOTICE: The Rules of Saf-Mec have been approved by JLCAR and are in effect, the documents posted are subject to final editing and distribution by NH Legislative Services
Proposed RulesProposed Rule: Mec 304.04 and Mec 305.05 - Applications for Apprentice Plumbers
Proposed Rule: Mec 604.01 and Mec 605.02 - Apprentice Plumbers
Standing Orders
Applications for Mechanical Safety and LicensingThis resource page provides applications for licensure, required forms to be completed and submitted with applications, education or certification requirements for renewal of a license. Mechanical Safety and Licensing Home
Initial LicenseApprentice and Trainee Applications
Please confirm the Mechanical Business Entity from our Fee page. General Forms
Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
Forms of Payment Accepted for Paper Applications: Personal Check, Money Order or Cashier's Check
Renewal of LicenseNote: You cannot renew an expired license in the portal. Please use the reinstatement application found below under REINSTATEMENT.
Visit: Online Applications for Renewal (You can also use this link to check the status of your application)
About Renewing Your License Online
If you are unsure of any required credits for renewal, please contact OPLC Mechanical Licensing Representatives at: oplclicensing5@oplc.nh.gov
Reinstatement of License
Other Requirements for LicensureFor other additional forms and documents
Mechanical Safety and Licensing Home
Apprentice Plumber
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$90.00
Renewal Fee$80.00
Reinstatement Fee$90.00
Certificate Fee $20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Journeyman Plumber
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$190.00
Renewal Fee$180.00
Reinstatement Fee$190.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Master Plumber
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$310.00
Renewal Fee$300.00
Reinstatement Fee$310.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Fuel Gas Fitting Trainee
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$90.00
Renewal Fee$80.00
Reinstatement Fee$90.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Fuel Gas Fitter
Piping Installer, Installation Technician and Service Technician
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$190.00
Renewal Fee$180.00
Reinstatement Fee$190.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Hearth Installer
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$190.00
Renewal Fee $180.00
Reinstatement Fee$190.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Domestic Appliance Technician
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$170.00
Renewal Fee$160.00
Reinstatement Fee$170.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Plumber Water Treatment Business
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$250.00
Renewal Fee$250.00
Reinstatement Fee$250.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Mechanical Business Entity
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$250.00
Renewal Fee $250.00
Reinstatement Fee$250.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Oil Heating Technician Certification
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$50.00
Renewal Fee$50.00
Reinstatement Fee $50.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00
Note From OPLC
Dear Licensee:
The Office of Professional Licensure & Certification (OPLC) is excited to announce that as of January 3, 2022 the agency has moved ALL Mechanical Board renewal licensing applications online! Over the last year we have been transitioning mechanical board licensing groups on-line with great results. The final group of licensees; trainees and apprentice plumbers will now move on-line as of January 3, 2022. If you have a paper application in process it will be accepted up until January 31, 2022, but as of February 1, 2022, the on-line application will be the only way to renew all licenses.
Licensees will conveniently be able to renew any time of day and processing times will be faster. Once successfully submitted, prior to expiration, the license status will be updated to active – pending renewal while being reviewed for approval.
Licenses are eligible for online renewal 60 days prior to expiration. Renewal notifications and license documents are now sent to you in paperless form via email from NHLicences@oplc.nh.gov to your email address on file here, at the OPLC.
Please check the expiration date on your license and mark your calendar with a reminder 60 days prior to that date. If you do not receive an email notification with instructions and a registration code within a few days of your 60 day renewal period, if you have any questions regarding this notice, or you need to update your email address with our office, please email our customer support unit at customersupport@olpc.nh.gov or call one of our customer support specialists at 603.271.2152 for assistance.
Sincerely,
OPLC Customer Support
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*Please Note* A passing grade on the exam does not guarantee candidate approval for a license. The onus is on the applicant to ensure they meet all criteria for licensure as set by our laws and rules, located further down on this page. If an applicant is unsure whether they meet the requirements, the applicant should contact our Customer Support at (603) 271-2152, and our staff will be happy to assist them with their inquiry.
Testing for Expired and Inactive Fuel Gas and Plumbing LicenseesA Fuel Gas Fitting license holder or Plumbing license holder who submits an application for late renewal shall be subject to all requirements for new applicants. For anyone seeking to renew their NH Fuel Gas Fitting license or Plumbing license 365 days or more past the expiration date, an exam is offered through our educational providers in lieu of the 140 hour courses (Fuel Gas only). Successful candidates may then re-apply for the license through our office.
Each individual seeking a Renewal license to practice as a Domestic Appliance Technician, a Fuel Gas Fitter, a Master or Journeyman Plumber, or seeking to renew as a Fuel Gas Trainee or Plumbing Apprentice, shall do so by submitting the following application packet:
(1) An Application Renewal form provided by the board; and
(2) If a Plumbing Apprentice or Fuel Gas Fitting Trainee, proof of continued enrollment in the Registration License program applied for; and
(3) If a holder of any other type of Mechanical license issued pursuant to RSA 153:27-38, proof of continuing education supporting materials required for each licensing endorsement applied for; and
(4) The license or registration fees specified by Saf-Mec 501.03 through Saf-Mec 501.05 which is applicable to the type of license or registration license sought.
Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board Laws and RulesLaws, Administrative Rules and Codes governing Mechanical Safety and Licensing professionals.Mechanical Safety and Licensing Home
LawsRulesNOTICE: The Rules of Saf-Mec have been approved by JLCAR and are in effect, the documents posted are subject to final editing and distribution by NH Legislative Services
Proposed RulesProposed Rule: Mec 304.04 and Mec 305.05 - Applications for Apprentice Plumbers
Proposed Rule: Mec 604.01 and Mec 605.02 - Apprentice Plumbers
Standing Orders
- Order on Public Participation in Meetings Under RSA 3105 (11/12/2024)
- Standing Order Allowing Remote Participation Under Specific Conditions (6/11/2024 )
- Approval Process for Connecticut Licensees Holding a S-1 Unlimited Heating, Piping and Cooling Contractor License or a S-2 Unlimited Heating, Piping and Cooling Journeyman License to become New Hampshire Fuel Gas Service Technicians (12/23/2022)
- Approval Process for Massachusetts Journeyman Applications to become New Hampshire Fuel Gas Service Technicians (9/14/2022)
- Order on Failed or Returned Licensee Fee Payments (3/9/2022)
Applications for Mechanical Safety and LicensingThis resource page provides applications for licensure, required forms to be completed and submitted with applications, education or certification requirements for renewal of a license. Mechanical Safety and Licensing Home
Initial LicenseApprentice and Trainee Applications
- Apprentice/Trainee (Gas) - Application Packet
- Apprentice/Trainee (Plumbing) - Application Packet
- Apprentice/Trainee - Endorsement Letter
- Initial Application for License (Gas) - Application Packet
- Initial Plumbing - Application Packet
- Application for Voluntary Certification of Oil Heating Technicians
Please confirm the Mechanical Business Entity from our Fee page. General Forms
- Affidavit for Proof of Field/Work Experience
- Apprentice/Trainee - Endorsement Letter
- Request a Mechanical Inspection
Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
Forms of Payment Accepted for Paper Applications: Personal Check, Money Order or Cashier's Check
Renewal of LicenseNote: You cannot renew an expired license in the portal. Please use the reinstatement application found below under REINSTATEMENT.
Visit: Online Applications for Renewal (You can also use this link to check the status of your application)
About Renewing Your License Online
If you are unsure of any required credits for renewal, please contact OPLC Mechanical Licensing Representatives at: oplclicensing5@oplc.nh.gov
Reinstatement of License
- If your license has been expired less than 1 year, please complete this application and mail to the office with your reinstatement fee.
- If your license has been expired for more than 1 year, please complete the initial application found at the top of this page.
- Reinstatement Application
Other Requirements for LicensureFor other additional forms and documents
Mechanical Safety and Licensing Home
Apprentice Plumber
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$90.00
Renewal Fee$80.00
Reinstatement Fee$90.00
Certificate Fee $20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Journeyman Plumber
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$190.00
Renewal Fee$180.00
Reinstatement Fee$190.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Master Plumber
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$310.00
Renewal Fee$300.00
Reinstatement Fee$310.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Fuel Gas Fitting Trainee
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$90.00
Renewal Fee$80.00
Reinstatement Fee$90.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Fuel Gas Fitter
Piping Installer, Installation Technician and Service Technician
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$190.00
Renewal Fee$180.00
Reinstatement Fee$190.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Hearth Installer
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$190.00
Renewal Fee $180.00
Reinstatement Fee$190.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Domestic Appliance Technician
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$170.00
Renewal Fee$160.00
Reinstatement Fee$170.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Plumber Water Treatment Business
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$250.00
Renewal Fee$250.00
Reinstatement Fee$250.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Mechanical Business Entity
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$250.00
Renewal Fee $250.00
Reinstatement Fee$250.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00Oil Heating Technician Certification
Fee Type Cost Application Fee$50.00
Renewal Fee$50.00
Reinstatement Fee $50.00
Certificate Fee$20.00
License Verification Fee$10.00
Note From OPLC
Dear Licensee:
The Office of Professional Licensure & Certification (OPLC) is excited to announce that as of January 3, 2022 the agency has moved ALL Mechanical Board renewal licensing applications online! Over the last year we have been transitioning mechanical board licensing groups on-line with great results. The final group of licensees; trainees and apprentice plumbers will now move on-line as of January 3, 2022. If you have a paper application in process it will be accepted up until January 31, 2022, but as of February 1, 2022, the on-line application will be the only way to renew all licenses.
Licensees will conveniently be able to renew any time of day and processing times will be faster. Once successfully submitted, prior to expiration, the license status will be updated to active – pending renewal while being reviewed for approval.
Licenses are eligible for online renewal 60 days prior to expiration. Renewal notifications and license documents are now sent to you in paperless form via email from NHLicences@oplc.nh.gov to your email address on file here, at the OPLC.
Please check the expiration date on your license and mark your calendar with a reminder 60 days prior to that date. If you do not receive an email notification with instructions and a registration code within a few days of your 60 day renewal period, if you have any questions regarding this notice, or you need to update your email address with our office, please email our customer support unit at customersupport@olpc.nh.gov or call one of our customer support specialists at 603.271.2152 for assistance.
Sincerely,
OPLC Customer Support
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