Chicago 305 - Plumber (Journeyman)

Written Examination given on announced dates.

  1. 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.
  2. Application fee.  Payment is by check or money order, made payable to the: City of Chicago
  3. All applicants must provide an original signed letter (on company stationery) from their current or former employer a licensed and bonded plumbing contractor.
  4. 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.
  5. The letter must include the employer’s Plumbing Contractor’s license number AND A COPY OF YOUR APPRENTICE LICENSE.
  6. Fees, this form, and supplemental materials must be mailed to:
    City of Chicago
    Trade License
    P.O. Box 388249
    Chicago, Illinois 60638-8249
    Applications 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 Illinois
Exam 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
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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