 
    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.
FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS, SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF PAGE AND FOLLOW THE ONLINE PROMPTS
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 Exam | Jan 14, 2026 | Dec 03, 2025 | Chicago, IL | $175.00 | |
| Written Exam | May 06, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Chicago, IL | $175.00 | |
| Written Exam | Aug 05, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Chicago, IL | $175.00 | |
| Written Exam | Oct 07, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | Chicago, IL | $175.00 | 
Application Fees:
| Fee | Amount | Comments | 
| Initial License | $150.00 | |
| License Renewal | $150.00 | 
Please submit your ADA supporting documents to the following email address:
This email is for ADA documents ONLY. We will not accept any other supporting documents at this email address.
| 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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