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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) is pleased to announce our new partnership IAPMO and Professional Service Industries (PSI) for examination
services! This collaboration introduces a more efficient process for obtaining your
<u>Plumbing Journeyman license.</u> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Examination and Application Procedures<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Effective on
<b>9/4/2024</b>, applicants for this license will be required to take and pass the applicable IAPMO examination
<b><i>before</i></b> applying for licensure with DOPL. Once applicants pass the examination, the score will be sent directly to DOPL, significantly reducing processing wait times. Additionally, partnering with PSI has increased the number of available seats
and testing sites throughout the state, allowing candidates to quickly schedule and complete exams with shorter wait times. The exam content is based on the 2015 UPC, and the exam fee is still $75. You may schedule an exam online here:</span>
<a href="https://www.psiexams.com"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://www.psiexams.com</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">NOTE: For those currently scheduled for an examination through DOPL, you may contact our office by emailing
</span><a href="mailto:tradelicensing@dopl.idaho.gov"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">tradelicensing@dopl.idaho.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> and request a refund of your
examination fee if you prefer to schedule through PSI as their availability may allow for you to test sooner.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">New Applications<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To support this change, DOPL will have updated the application for the Plumbing Journeyman license. This new application will be available online at
</span><a href="https://dopl.idaho.gov/plb/plb-licensing"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">https://dopl.idaho.gov/plb/plb-licensing</span></a><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> as of
<b>9/4/2024.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Attached is an FAQ that will provide additional information about this new process. We believe these improvements will make the licensing process more efficient and convenient
for everyone. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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