License types, exam requirements, continuing education, fees, and reciprocity for electricians and electrical contractors in all 50 states.
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States Covered
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Require Exam
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Offer Reciprocity
50
Unique Requirements
License Types
Exam Required
State exam required for at least Electrical Contractor and Journeyman Electrician licenses; fee schedule shows separate examination fees. Specific exam vendor/subjects not confirmed from the provided results.
Continuing Ed
Electrical Contractor: continuing education required every 2 years (odd years), exact hours not confirmed from the provided results. Journeyman Electrician: not confirmed from the provided results.
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Electrical Contractor Exam: $165; Journeyman Electrician Exam: $115; Electrical Contractor License: $150; Journeyman Electrician License: $35; Electrical Contractor Renewal: $150; Journeyman Electrician Renewal: $35; Electrical Contractor Late Renewal: $50; Journeyman Electrician Late Renewal: $15; Inactive Electrical Contractor Certificate: $75; Inactive Journeyman Certificate: $15; Reinstatement of Electrical Contractor License: $250
Reciprocity
Not confirmed from the provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
Initial licensure in Alaska generally requires examination for license categories such as Electrical Administrator and Journeyman; specific testing vendor and subject breakdown were not provided in the supplied search results.
Continuing Ed
Electrical Administrator: 8 hours related to the National Electrical Code (NEC) or National Electrical Safety Code; Journeyman Electrician: continuing education required for renewal, but exact hours not clearly stated in the provided results; other license types: not specified in provided results.
Renewal: Biennial; renewal deadline referenced as every odd-numbered year for Electrical Administrators.
Fees
Not specified in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not specified in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Yes for contractor licensure. Arizona electrical contractor applicants generally must pass the Arizona Statutes and Rules Exam and a trade exam; the trade exam may be the NASCLA-accredited commercial electrical exam or other applicable state-approved exam depending on classification.
Continuing Ed
None required
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
License fees are for a 2-year license and vary by license type/class. Exact electrical fee amounts were not provided in the search results. See Arizona ROC fee schedule.
Reciprocity
Not clearly stated in the provided sources.
License Types
Exam Required
Written exam required for Journeyman and Master electrician licensing; Arkansas uses PSI examinations per licensing guides/search results. Exams generally cover the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, wiring methods, load calculations, grounding/bonding, and state rules.
Continuing Ed
8 hours every year
Renewal: 1 year
Fees
Not clearly provided in the supplied search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly provided in the supplied search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Yes. California uses separate tracks: contractor licensing and worker certification. For C-10 Electrical Contractor, CSLB requires trade and law/business examinations for the qualifying individual. For electrician certification (e.g., General Electrician, Residential Electrician), the state requires certification exams covering NEC/code, electrical theory, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, motors/controls, and state-specific rules. One source also mentions a 'Master Electrician' exam, but California is generally structured around contractor licensing and electrician certification rather than a standard statewide master license.
Continuing Ed
32 hours for electrician certification renewal (per search results). Code update hours not separately specified in the provided results.
Renewal: 3 years for electrician certification renewal (per search results indicating recertification cycle); contractor renewal cycle not clearly stated in the provided results.
Fees
From provided results: one source lists Application fee: $85 for a claimed 'Master Electrician' license, but the result is incomplete. Other application, exam, and renewal fees were not clearly provided in the supplied search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly identified in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Written examination required for Residential Wireman, Journeyman Electrician, and Master Electrician licensure; Colorado uses state-approved electrical exams administered through its licensing process. Electrical Contractor registration/licensure also requires meeting state requirements, but the provided sources mainly reference trade exams for individual licenses.
Continuing Ed
24 hours every 3 years, including 4 hours of NEC code update training
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
Not clearly stated in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Colorado offers reciprocity for certain electrician licenses; specific reciprocal states were not clearly identified in the provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
Connecticut DCP states every individual applicant must take exam(s). Exams are required for contractor and journeyperson applicants; separate exam-vendor fees apply. Specific vendor/subjects not provided in the supplied results.
Continuing Ed
Continuing education required; source shows approved 2026 CE for unlimited license types E1, E2, E4, E5, E9 and limited license types C5, C6, C7, C8, L1, L2, L5, L6, PV1, PV2, T1, T2. Exact hours and any separate code-update hour breakdown not provided in the supplied results.
Renewal: Annual
Fees
Application: Contractor $150, Journeyperson $90; Exam: separate fee paid to exam vendor; Renewal: not provided in supplied results.
Reciprocity
None. Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction.
License Types
Exam Required
Exam generally required for initial licensure for non-apprentice electrician license types through the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners/Division of Professional Regulation; specific exam vendor and subjects were not स्पष्ट in the provided results.
Continuing Ed
10 hours every 2 years
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Fee schedule page found, but specific fee amounts were not visible in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not confirmed in the provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
State-level licensure is through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Certified licenses generally require passing a state exam; registered licenses are tied to local competency/registration rather than a statewide trade exam. Specific exam vendor/subject breakdown not provided in the supplied sources.
Continuing Ed
11 hours every 2 years for ECLB electrical licenses; includes subjects such as laws, safety, workers’ compensation, advanced Florida Building Code, false alarm, business practices, and technical subjects (including NEC). Separate code-update hour requirement not clearly specified in the provided sources.
Renewal: 2 years (renewal by August 31 of even-numbered years)
Fees
Renewal fees vary by ECLB license type; provided sources confirm ECLB has a separate fee schedule from CILB, but exact electrical renewal fee amounts were not fully visible in the search results.
Reciprocity
Not specified in the provided sources.
License Types
Exam Required
State-required electrical contractor examination for initial licensure; Georgia licenses electrical contractors rather than statewide journeyman/master electrician licenses. Exam/admin details are handled through the Georgia Secretary of State licensing process.
Continuing Ed
4 hours continuing education every 2 years
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Fees listed by the Georgia Secretary of State application guide; specific amounts were not fully provided in the search results.
Reciprocity
Reciprocity available for Electrical Contractor - Non-Restricted; specific reciprocal states were not listed in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
The Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers administers electrician licensing exams. Search results do not specify exam vendor or subject breakdown in the official excerpt.
Continuing Ed
Continuing competency required for renewal for active licenses EJ, EJI, EJS, ES, ESI, ESS: NEC update course on the 2020 National Electrical Code required during the 7/1/2023–6/30/2026 licensing period. Maintenance Electricians (EM) are exempt. Source provided does not clearly state total hours on the board page excerpt.
Renewal: 3 years (licensing period shown: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026)
Fees
Not specified in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not specified in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensing exams are required for the applicable Idaho electrical license classifications. Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) provides program information and exams for the Electrical program; exams are state-specific by license type.
Continuing Ed
24 hours for most licensed electricians/contractors per renewal cycle; includes 16 hours of code update and 8 hours of industry-related continuing education.
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
Not clearly provided in the search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly provided in the search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Illinois does not appear to issue a statewide electrician license; exams are typically required by cities/municipalities for local licenses such as Electrical Contractor, Supervising Electrician, or Journeyman. Exam content and provider vary by jurisdiction.
Continuing Ed
Varies by local jurisdiction; no uniform statewide continuing education requirement found. Code update hours also vary locally.
Renewal: Varies by local jurisdiction
Fees
Varies by local jurisdiction; no statewide fee schedule found.
Reciprocity
None statewide; any reciprocity or license recognition is handled locally, if offered.
License Types
Exam Required
Indiana does not appear to have a single statewide electrician exam based on the provided results. Exams are generally handled by local city/county licensing authorities; requirements vary by jurisdiction. Some local licenses may require master/journeyman examinations covering electrical theory, code, and practical knowledge.
Continuing Ed
Varies by local jurisdiction; no clear statewide CE requirement confirmed from the provided sources. Code update hours may be required locally.
Renewal: Varies by city/county; no single statewide renewal cycle confirmed from the provided sources.
Fees
Varies by local jurisdiction; statewide fee schedule not confirmed from the provided sources.
Reciprocity
Varies by local jurisdiction; no statewide reciprocity agreement confirmed from the provided sources.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensure generally requires passing a board-approved examination for journeyman, residential, and master classifications; contractor licensing also requires meeting responsible individual/master licensure requirements. Iowa uses state-approved electrical exams covering the NEC, electrical theory, and applicable state laws/rules.
Continuing Ed
18 hours every 3 years for most electrician licenses, including 6 hours of NEC/code update and 12 hours of approved related electrical education or additional NEC. Apprentice and unclassified registrations generally do not have CE requirements.
Renewal: 3 years; most licenses renew by December 31 of the renewal year.
Fees
2026-2028 fee sheet shows Apprentice or Unclassified: $20.00 initial/renewal (prorated in some months). Other classification fees were not fully shown in the provided results. Late renewal: 10% per month for first 3 months after expiration.
Reciprocity
Iowa offers licensure by reciprocity/endorsement in some cases; specific partner states were not identified in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Kansas does not administer a statewide electrician exam. Written exams are generally required by local city/county jurisdictions for journeyman, master, and contractor licensing; exam provider and subjects vary by jurisdiction.
Continuing Ed
No statewide electrician CE requirement. Continuing education, including any code-update hours, is set by the local city or county licensing authority.
Renewal: No statewide electrician renewal cycle; renewal periods vary by local jurisdiction.
Fees
No statewide electrician licensing fees. Application, exam, and renewal fees are determined by the local city or county issuing authority.
Reciprocity
None at the statewide level for electrician licensing; any reciprocity is determined locally by the city or county licensing authority.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensing exams are typically required for Journeyman, Master, and Electrical Contractor licenses; search results reference state licensing exams but do not identify a specific exam vendor or subject breakdown.
Continuing Ed
6 hours for Master and Journeyman renewal; 12 hours for Electrical Contractor renewal. Search results indicate NEC/code-focused renewal courses, but no separate code-update hour breakdown was clearly provided.
Renewal: Annual
Fees
Not clearly provided in the search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly provided in the search results.
License Types
Exam Required
State contractor exam required for electrical classification. Louisiana contractor licensing is administered by the State Licensing Board for Contractors; classification-based trade exam and business/law requirements may apply depending on license/classification.
Continuing Ed
None required statewide found for contractor electrical licensing; no statewide electrician continuing education requirement identified in the provided results.
Renewal: Annual
Fees
Not clearly stated in the provided results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly stated in the provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
Examination required for Journeyman Electrician per Maine Electricians' Examining Board application page. Board-administered/state application process; specific exam vendor and subject breakdown not found in provided results.
Continuing Ed
None found in provided search results
Renewal: 2 years from date of first licensure (confirmed for Journeyman; board operates statewide licensing renewals)
Fees
Journeyman license: $150; Senior Journeyman (over 70): $20; SBI report fee: $21
Reciprocity
Not found in provided search results
License Types
Exam Required
A Maryland State apprentice license has no pre-qualifications per the Board application page. The provided sources do not clearly state the statewide exam requirement for Master or Journeyperson; Maryland licensing is closely tied to local jurisdictions for qualification and examination.
Continuing Ed
None found in the provided sources for statewide Maryland electrician licenses.
Renewal: Not clearly stated in the provided sources.
Fees
Original: Master $25.00, Journeyperson $18.50, Apprentice $12.00. Renewal: Master $31.50, Journeyperson $18.50, Apprentice $12.00. Initial uninsured status certificate: $63.00.
Reciprocity
Apprentice: None; the State does not reciprocate apprentice licenses obtained in local jurisdictions. Other reciprocity not confirmed in the provided sources.
License Types
Exam Required
State-administered licensing exams are required for Journeyman and Master Electrician licensure under the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians. Provided sources indicate separate qualification and examination standards for each class, but do not identify a testing vendor or detailed subject breakdown.
Continuing Ed
Journeyman (Class B): 15 hours per renewal cycle; Master (Class A): 21 hours per renewal cycle. Code update hours not separately specified in the provided sources.
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
Not specified in the provided sources.
Reciprocity
Not specified in the provided sources.
License Types
Exam Required
Michigan requires examination for licensure classifications such as Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Contractor, and specialty classifications. Exams are state-required under LARA's electrical licensing framework; specific testing vendor and subject breakdown were not identified in the provided search results.
Continuing Ed
15 hours total for licensees subject to CE; includes a 15-hour code update course tied to the current Michigan code cycle. No separate additional CE hours identified beyond the 15-hour code update in the provided sources.
Renewal: Code-cycle based / renewal period not clearly stated in the provided sources
Fees
Not identified in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not identified in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensing exams are required for many individual licenses, including journeyman, master, and power limited classifications. Exams are state-specific and cover electrical theory, code, and practical knowledge; Minnesota journeyman and master exams are commonly administered through the state/its testing vendor.
Continuing Ed
16 hours continuing education plus 2 hours code update
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Not clearly stated in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly stated in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Mississippi does not appear to issue a statewide electrician license; licensing for Master, Journeyman, and Apprentice electricians is handled locally. Local jurisdictions may require examinations. For contractors, Mississippi requires contractor licensure through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors, and electrical contractor applicants may use trade examinations such as NASCLA/approved electrical contractor or master electrician exams depending on classification.
Continuing Ed
None required at the statewide level for electrician licensing found in the provided results.
Renewal: Varies by local jurisdiction; contractor renewal handled by the state board.
Fees
Varies by local jurisdiction for electrician licenses; contractor licensing fees administered by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
Reciprocity
None statewide for electrician licenses found in the provided results; local rules may differ.
License Types
Exam Required
Missouri does not appear to have a single statewide electrician exam based on the provided results. Exams are typically required by local jurisdictions. Example from the results: St. Louis County uses Prov, Inc. examinations; Source 1 also references a 'Master Electrician' exam covering NEC, electrical theory, wiring methods, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, motor controls, and state-specific amendments, but this appears inconsistent with Missouri's generally local licensing structure.
Continuing Ed
Varies by local jurisdiction; no statewide CE requirement identified from the provided results.
Renewal: Varies by local jurisdiction.
Fees
Varies by local jurisdiction. Example from St. Louis County: Exam: $100. Source 1 mentions Application: $75 for a 'Master Electrician' license, but statewide applicability is unclear.
Reciprocity
Varies by local jurisdiction; no statewide reciprocity identified from the provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensure exam required for journeyman and residential electrician licenses under Montana law; exam covers subjects set by statute/rule. Montana Code source specifically references examination contents for journeyman and residential electrician applicants. Master electrician licensure is also a state license and typically requires examination.
Continuing Ed
16 hours every 2 years (8 hours per year). Source indicates Montana also requires NEC/code update training; a listed approved course is '2020 NEC Updates Part 1 (16 Hours)'. Separate code-update hour minimum not clearly stated in the provided results.
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Not found in provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not found in provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
State-specific exam appears required for initial licensure; Nebraska State Electrical offers a pre-exam code review describing codebook navigation and exam question preparation. Specific testing vendor and subject breakdown were not provided in the search results.
Continuing Ed
12 hours (per Source 4; code update hours not separately specified in the provided results)
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
2025-2026 fees shown as per year of the two-year cycle: Electrical Contractor $125/year; Class A Master $125/year; Class B Electrical Contractor $125/year; Class B Master $125/year; Journeyman Electrician $25/year; Class B Journeyman $25/year; Residential Wireman $25/year; Fire Alarm Installer $25/year; Heating/AC/Refrigeration $25/year; Irrigation $25/year; Sign Installer $25/year; Apprentice Registration $20/year. Electrical Contractor application fee: $125. License fee for contractor: even-numbered year $125, odd-numbered year $250.
Reciprocity
Electrical Contractor reciprocity with Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota (as shown in the provided result snippet).
License Types
Exam Required
Yes for Nevada state Electrical Contractor licensure through the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB); contractor licensing includes trade/business law examination requirements tied to classification and qualifying party rules. Electrician exams for Journeyman/Master are handled, if at all, by local city/county jurisdictions rather than the state.
Continuing Ed
None required at the statewide level for electricians/contractors found in the provided results; local jurisdictions may set their own renewal or CE requirements.
Renewal: Varies by license/jurisdiction; statewide contractor renewal cycle not clearly stated in the provided results.
Fees
Not clearly stated in the provided results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly stated in the provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
State electrical contractor exam required for Electrical Contractor licensure; generally administered through a testing vendor/state-approved exam and covers the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, and New Jersey laws/rules. Qualified Journeyman registration is based on experience/qualification rather than a separate contractor-level license exam in the provided results.
Continuing Ed
34 hours every 3 years for Electrical Contractors, including 10 hours on the National Electrical Code and 2 hours on laws/rules. Qualified Journeyman Electricians: no separate statewide continuing education requirement found in the provided results.
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
Initial/registration fee information found in results: approximately $100 referenced for journeyman-related licensing/registration. Full official fee schedule for application, exam, and renewal was not clearly provided in the supplied results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly established in the provided results. No specific reciprocity agreements confirmed from the supplied sources.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensing generally requires examination for journeyman/residential and contractor classifications; exams are state-specific/board-approved and cover NEC/code, theory, and trade knowledge.
Continuing Ed
16 hours per renewal cycle, including 8 hours of code update
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
Not clearly provided in the search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly provided in the search results.
License Types
Exam Required
No statewide exam because New York does not issue a statewide electrician license. Exams are generally required by local jurisdictions. In New York City, Master Electrician and Special Electrician licensing involves NYC Buildings examinations; Source 3 specifically references an LIC42 Practical Exam application for Master and Special Electrician licenses.
Continuing Ed
No statewide requirement. Continuing education, if any, is set by the local jurisdiction. New York City sources provided do not show a general CE hour requirement for Master or Special Electrician in the search results.
Renewal: No statewide cycle; renewal periods vary by city/county.
Fees
No statewide fee schedule. Fees vary by locality. New York City: LIC42 Practical Exam application fee listed as $530 for Master and Special Electrician practical exam applications.
Reciprocity
None statewide. Reciprocity, if any, depends on the local jurisdiction.
License Types
Exam Required
Yes for state electrical contractor licensing. Source indicates the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC) administers classification-based examinations for electrical contractors. Specific exam vendor/subjects were not provided in the search results.
Continuing Ed
None found in the provided search results for North Carolina state electrical contractor license renewal; no statewide electrician continuing education requirement was identified in the provided sources. Code update hours not specified.
Renewal: Not clearly stated in the provided search results.
Fees
Not clearly stated in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly stated in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensure generally requires an examination for electrician license classes; search results provided do not identify the exam vendor or subject breakdown.
Continuing Ed
8 hours annually for Master, Journeyman, Power Limited, and Class B licenses; at least 50% of the hours must be based on the 2023 National Electrical Code.
Renewal: Annual
Fees
Renewal: Master $50, Power Limited $50, Class B $40, Journeyman $25. Reinstatement fee equals the annual renewal fee. Initial application/exam fees not found in provided results.
Reciprocity
Not found in provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
State-level contractor licensure requires an examination; the provided results indicate Ohio regulates electrical work at the contractor level through state oversight, but specific exam vendor/subjects were not clearly identified in the provided results.
Continuing Ed
8 hours annually for on-time renewal; 10 hours if late renewal the prior year. Up to 4 hours may be completed online; remaining hours must be live. No separate code-update hour requirement found in the provided results.
Renewal: 1 year
Fees
Not clearly stated in the provided results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly stated in the provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
Oklahoma licenses are administered under the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB). Search results indicate a state licensing path for apprentice, journeyman, and contractor, and contractor requirements include examination and experience standards. Specific exam vendor/subjects were not provided in the search results.
Continuing Ed
Electrical Contractor: prior to 1/1/2026, 6 hours every 3 years on current NEC; effective 1/1/2026, 12 hours every 3 years, including at least 6 hours NEC code update (current NEC + OUBCC amendments) and 6 additional hours on safety, rules, or trade topics. Journeyman Electrician: same requirement. Apprentice: effective 1/1/2026, 3 hours annually (per search results).
Renewal: Electrical Contractor and Journeyman: 3 years. Apprentice: Annual (effective 1/1/2026 per search results).
Fees
Not provided in the search results.
Reciprocity
Journeyman license through reciprocity with another state is available; specific reciprocal states were not listed in the search results.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensing exam required for most Oregon electrician license types. Sources indicate requirements vary by license type (for example general journeyman, limited residential journeyman, supervising electrician). Exams are state-specific/Oregon Building Codes Division administered or approved examinations covering code and trade knowledge for the license scope.
Continuing Ed
Varies by license type; renewal CE is required during each 3-year cycle in amounts of 24, 16, 8, 4, or 0 hours depending on license. Oregon separates Oregon Rule and Law, Code Change, and Code Related hours. Source snippet shows examples and a table for electricians by license type, but full per-license breakdown is not fully visible in the provided results.
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
Not clearly provided in the supplied search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly provided in the supplied search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Pennsylvania does not require a single statewide electrician exam because it does not issue statewide electrician licenses. Exams, if required, are administered at the city/county/municipal level and vary by license type and jurisdiction.
Continuing Ed
No uniform statewide CE requirement for electricians. Continuing education is set by local jurisdictions. Source indicates Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry approves electrical inspector CE of 15-45 hours every 3 years, with 1/3 directly related to code certification categories; some jurisdictions such as Philadelphia may accept PA L&I-approved courses for certain renewals.
Renewal: No uniform statewide renewal cycle for electrician licenses; varies by local jurisdiction. Electrical inspector-related CE source references a 3-year cycle.
Fees
No uniform statewide fees. Application, exam, and renewal fees vary by local jurisdiction.
Reciprocity
None at the statewide level for electrician licensing, because Pennsylvania does not issue a statewide electrician license. Any reciprocity is determined locally, if offered.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensure generally requires passing an examination for journeyman/master/limited classifications; exam specifics were not clearly shown in the provided search results.
Continuing Ed
15 hours every renewal cycle for electricians; Rhode Island CE providers indicate state-approved continuing education is required for renewal. Code-update hours not clearly separated in the provided results.
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Renewal fees shown by RI.gov: Master Electrician $240, Corporation (AC) $200, Journeyman Electrician $72, Limited Electrician/Manufacturers $240, Limited Electrician/Non-Manufacturers $240. Other class fees not fully visible in the provided results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly identified in the provided results.
License Types
Exam Required
State contractor licensing exam required for electrical contractor classification; trade/business-law exam details not clearly specified in provided sources.
Continuing Ed
None required statewide found in provided sources
Renewal: Unknown from provided sources
Fees
Unknown from provided sources
Reciprocity
Unknown from provided sources
License Types
Exam Required
State licensure requires examination for electrician license levels (e.g., master and journeyman) through the South Dakota Electrical Commission/state process. Specific exam vendor/details were not clearly shown in the provided results.
Continuing Ed
16 hours per renewal cycle, including a minimum of 8 code hours and 8 in-person hours; 16 hours of online-only classes are not allowed.
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Not clearly identified in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly identified in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Yes for state-issued licenses. Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance / Board for Licensing Contractors oversees state electrical licensing. The LLE requires a trade exam. The Electrical Contractor (CE) license generally requires a trade exam and may also require a business/law exam depending on classification/requirements. Journeyman and Master licensing exams are typically handled by local jurisdictions where those licenses are issued.
Continuing Ed
None required at the state level found in the provided sources
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Not clearly established from the provided search results
Reciprocity
Not clearly established from the provided search results
License Types
Exam Required
Statewide licensing is administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Exams are required for journeyman, master, and contractor-related licensure levels per the provided Texas licensing overview; specific testing vendor/subject breakdown was not provided in the search results.
Continuing Ed
4 hours annually; source indicates renewal CE course covers Texas laws/rules and NFPA updates, but no separate code-update hour requirement was specified in the provided results.
Renewal: 1 year
Fees
Not provided in the supplied search results.
Reciprocity
Not provided in the supplied search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Licensing exams are required for first-time electrician applicants; Utah references registration with Prov and requires submission of a Verification of Electrician Experience form to Prov for first-time candidates. Exam is state-specific for electrician licensing categories.
Continuing Ed
16 hours per licensing period; 12 hours must be core education and 4 hours may be core or professional. Core includes 8 hours on the National Electrical Code.
Renewal: 2 years (licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years)
Fees
Not found in provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not found in provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensure requires examination for electrician license classifications. Vermont Division of Fire Safety administers licensing; exam specifics/vendor not confirmed in provided sources.
Continuing Ed
15 hours per renewal period for Master/Journeyman electricians; 15 hours must cover code update. Also requires one hour of Vermont Rules and Laws. Apprentice continuing education not confirmed from provided sources.
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
Not clearly stated in provided sources.
Reciprocity
Not confirmed in provided sources.
License Types
Exam Required
State licensure typically requires passing a Virginia trade exam for Journeyman and Master Electrician. Electrical Contractor licensure also requires contractor licensing requirements through Virginia DPOR/Board for Contractors, which may include business and pre-license requirements. Search results indicate state-specific trade exams; exam vendor/details not clearly shown in the provided results.
Continuing Ed
3 hours continuing education for Master and Journeyman electricians, including a 3-hour code update course based on the current NEC
Renewal: 2 years
Fees
Not clearly provided in the supplied search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly provided in the supplied search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Washington State requires examinations for electrician certification levels and for electrical administrators. Exams are state-administered/approved through Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and cover the NEC/code, Washington electrical laws and rules, and trade-specific calculations/theory based on license classification.
Continuing Ed
24 hours every 3 years for electricians/administrator credentials, including 8 hours of NEC/code update training and 16 hours of related electrical education
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
Not clearly provided in the search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly provided in the search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Written examination required for Journeyman and Master Electrician licensure; administered under the West Virginia Division of Labor - Electrical. Electrical contractor licensing in West Virginia is trade-specific and tied to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Continuing Ed
16 hours
Renewal: 1 year
Fees
Total initial fees: $135
Reciprocity
Unknown from provided sources
License Types
Exam Required
Wisconsin DSPS administers electrician licensing. Exam is required for Journeyman and Master-level licensure; the specific vendor/format was not clearly identified in the provided results. Journeyman application materials indicate statutory/administrative qualification requirements under Wis. Stat. § 101.862 and Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305. Examinations generally cover electrical theory, code, wiring methods, and license-scope knowledge.
Continuing Ed
Registered Electrician: 24 hours annually; Journeyman Electrician/Industrial Journeyman/Residential Journeyman: 18 hours every 4 years; Master Electrician/Industrial Master/Residential Master: 24 hours every 4 years; Contractor licenses may also have continuing education requirements per DSPS/SPS 305, but exact code-update breakout was not clearly provided in the search results. No separate code-update hour allocation was clearly identified in the provided results.
Renewal: Registered Electrician: 1 year; Journeyman and Master categories: 4 years; contractor cycle not clearly stated in the provided results.
Fees
Not clearly stated in the provided search results.
Reciprocity
Not clearly stated in the provided search results.
License Types
Exam Required
Initial licensure for electrician classifications generally requires examination, but the specific exam vendor/details were not provided in the search results.
Continuing Ed
16 hours every 3 years for Master and Journeyman Electricians; at least 8 of the 16 hours must cover the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Renewal: 3 years
Fees
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Reciprocity
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Every state regulates electrical work differently. Some require statewide licenses for all electricians, while others delegate licensing to cities or counties. Working without the proper license can result in fines, project shutdowns, and liability exposure. For electrical contractors bidding across state lines, understanding each state's requirements is essential for compliance and workforce planning.
Most states offer some combination of these electrical license categories:
Some states have reciprocity agreements that allow licensed electricians from other states to obtain a license without retaking the exam. Reciprocity varies widely — some states offer it broadly, others only with specific neighboring states, and some offer none at all. Even with reciprocity, you typically need to apply, pay fees, and meet the host state's experience requirements.
Most states require continuing education (CE) hours for license renewal. CE requirements typically include NEC code update training when a new edition is adopted, plus general electrical safety and industry topics. Hours range from 8 to 48 per cycle depending on the state, with renewal cycles of 1 to 3 years.
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