Construction / Plumber Continuing Education / Missouri
- Missouri
- Plumber CE
- St. Louis County
- Updated Oct 2026
Missouri Plumber Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Plumbers licensed in St. Louis County, Missouri need 24 hours of CE (12 Professional Education Units, or PEUs) every 3 years, including at least 6 trade-specific and 6 core hours, before the license expires 3 years from its issue date.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from St. Louis County Plumbing Licensing Board requirements
Hours per cycle
24 hrs (12 PEUs)
At least 6 trade-specific and 6 core hours
Cycle
3 years
St. Louis County licenses run 3 years
Deadline
3 years from issue
Renewal opens 180 days before expiration in Accela
Online allowed?
Yes
Board-approved online or classroom courses count
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Missouri plumber license?
Missouri does not issue a statewide plumber license. In St. Louis County (governed under Chapter 1103 of the St. Louis County Revised Ordinances), plumbers renew locally through the Department of Public Works and need 24 hours of CE (12 Professional Education Units, where 1 PEU equals 2 hours) every 3 years.
CE applies to
- Plumbers licensed in St. Louis County
- All St. Louis County plumbing license types (trade-specific hours match your license)
Exemptions
- None stated in our sources
Local, not statewide
Our sources cover St. Louis County’s plumbing CE. If you’re licensed by another Missouri city or county, check with that office for its rules.
Missouri plumber CE at a glance
Missouri plumber renewal, one box
| Renewed with | St. Louis County Department of Public Works (Plumbing Licensing) |
| CE required? | Yes, for St. Louis County plumbing licenses |
| Hours per cycle | 24 hrs (12 PEUs) |
| Cycle | 3 years |
| Required topics | At least 6 hrs trade-specific, 6 hrs core (county plumbing code, licensing, OSHA) |
| Online allowed? | Yes |
| Deadline | 3 years from the day you received your license |
| Who reports | Approved provider or licensee (via Accela Form CE-A if unapproved) |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Renewal fee | Not stated |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Missouri plumber license need?
St. Louis County plumbers need 24 hours (12 PEUs) of CE every 3 years. At least 6 hours (3 PEUs) must be trade-specific and at least 6 hours (3 PEUs) must be core curriculum, covering the St. Louis County Plumbing Code, licensing requirements and OSHA.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County plumbing license | 24 hrs (12 PEUs) | At least 6 hrs trade-specific; at least 6 hrs core (county plumbing code, licensing, OSHA) | Up to 12 hrs (6 PEUs) approved electives | Online allowed via approved sponsors |
In St. Louis County, 1 Professional Education Unit (PEU) equals 2 hours of approved instruction. Trade-specific hours focus on the work covered by the type of license you’re renewing.
Deadline
When is the Missouri plumber license renewal deadline?
St. Louis County plumbing licenses expire 3 years from the day you receive your license, so each plumber’s date is different. The renewal option opens in the St. Louis County Accela Citizen Access portal 180 days prior to your expiration date.
| Deadline rule | 3 years from the day you received your license |
| Cycle | 3 years |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Late penalty | Not stated |
| CE completion deadline | Before you submit your renewal in Accela (window opens 180 days prior) |
Steps
How to renew a Missouri plumber license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 24 hours (12 PEUs) of approved CE, with at least 6 trade-specific and 6 core curriculum hours. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion for each course you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
Approved sponsors report PEUs directly when your Accela account matches; for non-pre-approved courses, submit an Individual Course Approval Request (Form CE-A) in Accela. - Pay the renewal feeUp to 180 days prior
Log into the St. Louis County Accela portal, open My Records, select Renew Application, upload a current photo ID and pay the renewal fee. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm in Accela that your license shows a new expiration date 3 years out.
Providers
Approved Missouri plumber license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay. Courses must be taken through board-approved sponsors or approved via Form CE-A in Accela.
Approval
How to check a Missouri plumber CE course is approved
Only courses the St. Louis County Plumbing Licensing Board accepts count toward your 24 hours (12 PEUs). Make sure your mix of courses covers both the trade-specific and core curriculum minimums.
- Confirm the board accepts the sponsor and course before you pay.
- Check whether it counts as trade-specific or core curriculum hours.
- If a course isn’t pre-approved, submit an Individual Course Approval Request (Form CE-A) in the Accela portal.
Reporting
How Missouri plumber CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Many approved sponsors report completed PEUs directly to St. Louis County if your Accela account information matches. If you take a course that isn’t automatically reported, submit your certificate through your Accela account before you renew.
- Print or save your certificate of completion.
- Check that your 12 PEUs are on file in the St. Louis County Accela portal before you renew.
- Keep your certificates in case you’re asked for proof.
Cost
How much does Missouri plumber license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| License renewal fee | Not stated | St. Louis County Department of Public Works |
| Late renewal fee | Not stated | St. Louis County Department of Public Works |
| CE course (24 hours / 12 PEUs) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Your exact renewal balance is calculated at checkout in the St. Louis County Accela portal based on your license classification.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Missouri plumber license
St. Louis County licenses expire 3 years from the day you received them. Our sources don’t give grace period, late fee or reinstatement details, so contact St. Louis County Public Works at 314-615-5184 if your license has expired.
Grace period
Not stated in our sources. Contact the board before your license expires if you’re running late.
Makeup CE
You still need the full 24 hours (12 PEUs) before you can renew.
Who controls
Who controls Missouri plumber license renewal?
Renewal authority
St. Louis County Department of Public Works – Plumbing Licensing
Phone: 314-615-5184
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews St. Louis County plumbing licenses via Accela
- Sets the 24-hour (12 PEU) CE requirement and topic minimums
- Enforces the St. Louis County Plumbing Code (Chapter 1103 SLCRO)
Getting licensed
Getting licensed
We haven’t published a Missouri license guide for this profession yet. Tell us if you need one.
FAQ
Missouri plumber license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a St. Louis County plumber need?
24 hours (12 Professional Education Units, or PEUs) every 3 years, including at least 6 trade-specific hours and 6 core curriculum hours.
When is the deadline?
Your license expires 3 years from the day you received it. Renewals open in the Accela portal 180 days before expiration.
Does Missouri have statewide plumber CE?
No. Missouri does not issue a statewide plumber license. If you’re licensed elsewhere in Missouri, check with your local licensing office.
What counts as core curriculum?
Topics like the St. Louis County Plumbing Code (Chapter 1103), licensing requirements and OSHA.
Can I take CE online?
Yes, when taken through a sponsor approved by the St. Louis County board.
Who reports my hours?
Many approved providers report PEUs directly to St. Louis County when your Accela account matches. For non-pre-approved courses, submit Form CE-A in Accela.
Sources
Official sources for Missouri plumber CE rules
- St. Louis County Department of Public Works – Plumbing Licensing
- St. Louis County Revised Ordinances Chapter 1103 (Plumbing Code)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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