Chicago 305 - Plumber (Journeyman)
Written Examination given on announced dates.
- Applicable fees can be located at www.continentaltesting.net.
- Click on: Examinations, then Chicago.
- The professions are listed.
- The fee for the Practical exam is included in the written examination’s fee structure.
- Application fee. Payment is by check or money order, made payable to the: City of Chicago
- All applicants must provide an original signed letter (on company stationery) from their current or former employer a licensed and bonded plumbing contractor.
- The letter must verify the dates of employment and establish that the applicant has completed four (4) years of work as a Plumber’s Apprentice.
- The letter must include the employer’s Plumbing Contractor’s license number AND A COPY OF YOUR APPRENTICE LICENSE.
- Fees, this form, and supplemental materials must be mailed to:
City of Chicago
Trade License
P.O. Box 388249
Chicago, Illinois 60638-8249Applications must be received by the close of business on the deadline date.
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PLEASE NOTE
There are no refunds of testing fees.
If you were ABSENT from your exam date or if you have allowed your exam window or ATT to EXPIRE, you must Re-apply
Do not re-apply to take an exam until you have received your Official Result Letter from Continental Testing Services, Inc.
If you are a FIRST TIME CANDIDATE OR RE-APPLYING WITH AN OFFICIAL RESULT LETTER, please continue.
Study Materials and Requirements
Exam Information:
*If currently licensed as an Apprentice Plumber by City of Chicago OR State of IllinoisExam | Exam Date | Deadline | City | Fees | |
Written (Licensed Apprentices*) | May 07, 2025 | Apr 09, 2025 | Chicago, IL | $175.00 | |
Written (Licensed Apprentices*) | Aug 06, 2025 | Jul 09, 2025 | Chicago, IL | $175.00 | |
Written (Licensed Apprentices*) | Oct 08, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | Chicago, IL | $175.00 | |
Written (All other applicants) | May 07, 2025 | Apr 09, 2025 | Chicago, IL | $225.00 | |
Written (All other applicants) | Aug 06, 2025 | Jul 09, 2025 | Chicago, IL | $225.00 | |
Written (All other applicants) | Oct 08, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | Chicago, IL | $225.00 |
Application Fees:
Fee | Amount | Comments |
Initial License | $150.00 | |
License Renewal | $150.00 |
Reinstatememt of lapsed (expired) License | $100.00 per lapsed year | |
Duplicate OR Replacement license | $50.00 |
Contact Information
Olivia Porras
708-354-9911 Ext: 103
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