Electrical License Requirements by State
Electrician licensing requirements for all 50 US states. Click a state for detailed requirements, fees, and reciprocity agreements.
| State | Statewide Licensing? | Authority | License Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | Alabama Electrical Contractors Board | — | Details → |
| Alaska | Yes | Professional Licensing (Electrical Administrators) | — | Details → |
| Arizona | Yes | Arizona Registrar of Contractors | — | Details → |
| Arkansas | Yes | State of Arkansas Contractor's Licensing Board | — | Details → |
| California | Yes | California Contractors License Board | — | Details → |
| Colorado | Yes | Colorado State Electrical Board | — | Details → |
| Connecticut | Yes | Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection | — | Details → |
| Delaware | Yes | Board of Electrical Examiners | — | Details → |
| District of Columbia | Yes | Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs | — | Details → |
| Florida | Yes | Electrical Contractors Licensing Board (DBPR) | — | Details → |
| Georgia | Yes | Georgia Board of Electrical Contractors | — | Details → |
| Hawaii | Yes | Board of Electricians and Plumbers (DCCA) | — | Details → |
| Idaho | Yes | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Board | — | Details → |
| Illinois | No (local) | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation | — | Details → |
| Indiana | No (local) | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency | — | Details → |
| Iowa | Yes | Iowa Dept of Public Safety - Electrical Examining Board | — | Details → |
| Kansas | No (local) | Kansas Board of Technical Professions | — | Details → |
| Kentucky | Yes | Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction | — | Details → |
| Louisiana | Yes | Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors | — | Details → |
| Maine | Yes | Electrician's Examining Board | — | Details → |
| Maryland | Yes | State Board Of Master Electricians | — | Details → |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Board of State Examiners of Electricians | — | Details → |
| Michigan | Yes | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Electrical Division | — | Details → |
| Minnesota | Yes | Department of Labor & Industry, Board of Electricity | — | Details → |
| Mississippi | Yes | Mississippi State Board of Contractors | — | Details → |
| Missouri | Yes | Missouri Division of Professional Registration | — | Details → |
| Montana | Yes | Montana Department of Labor and Industry, State Electrical Board | — | Details → |
| Nebraska | Yes | Nebraska State Electrical Board | — | Details → |
| Nevada | Yes | Nevada State Contractors Board | — | Details → |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Board of Electricians (OPLC) | — | Details → |
| New Jersey | Yes | Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors | — | Details → |
| New Mexico | Yes | New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division | — | Details → |
| New York | No (local) | No statewide certification (check local jurisdictions) | — | Details → |
| North Carolina | Yes | NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors | — | Details → |
| North Dakota | Yes | North Dakota State Electrical Board | — | Details → |
| Ohio | Yes | Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board | — | Details → |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Oklahoma State Construction Industries Board (Electrical) | — | Details → |
| Oregon | Yes | Division of Building Codes, Electrical & Elevator Board | — | Details → |
| Pennsylvania | No (local) | Department of Labor and Industry (No statewide certification) | — | Details → |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Board of Examiners of Electricians | — | Details → |
| South Carolina | Yes | South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (LLR) | — | Details → |
| South Dakota | Yes | State Electrical Commission | — | Details → |
| Tennessee | Yes | Department of Commerce and Insurance, Electrical Licensing | — | Details → |
| Texas | Yes | Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation, Electrician Licensing | — | Details → |
| Utah | Yes | Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Electrical | — | Details → |
| Vermont | Yes | State Electricians' Licensing Board (Division of Fire Safety) | — | Details → |
| Virginia | Yes | Dept of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Board for Contractors | — | Details → |
| Washington | Yes | Department Of Labor And Industries, Electrical Board | — | Details → |
| West Virginia | Yes | West Virginia Division of Labor, Contractor Licensing / State Fire Marshall | — | Details → |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Wisconsin Dept of Safety and Professional Services | — | Details → |
| Wyoming | Yes | Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety Division | — | Details → |