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Electrician Licensing
State-by-State Requirements
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
National Overview
46
States Requiring License
Requirements by State
Click any state to see detailed requirements, license types, and contact information
AK
License Required3 License Types
AL
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
AR
License Required9 License Types
Exam required
AZ
License Required1 License Type
CA
License Required3 License Types
CO
License Required4 License Types
CT
License Required6 License Types
Exam required
DC
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
DE
License Required5 License Types
Exam required
FL
License Required7 License Types
GA
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
HI
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
IA
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
ID
License Required6 License Types
Exam required
IL
License Required3 License Types
KY
License Required7 License Types
Exam required
MA
License Required2 License Types
Exam required
MD
License Required2 License Types
ME
License Required8 License Types
Exam required
MI
License Required5 License Types
Exam required
MN
License Required5 License Types
MO
License Required1 License Type
MS
License Required6 License Types
MT
License Required5 License Types
NC
License Required5 License Types
Exam required
ND
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
NE
License Required3 License Types
NH
License Required6 License Types
NJ
License Required2 License Types
NM
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
NV
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
OH
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
OK
License Required8 License Types
Exam required
OR
License Required8 License Types
PA
License Required3 License Types
RI
License Required2 License Types
Exam required
SC
License Required3 License Types
SD
License Required6 License Types
TN
License Required2 License Types
TX
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
UT
License Required1 License Type
VT
License Required1 License Type
Exam required
WA
License Required3 License Types
Exam required
WI
License Required13 License Types
Exam required
WV
License Required4 License Types
Exam required
WY
License Required1 License Type
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Requirements can change. Always verify current requirements with the official state licensing board before making decisions about your education or career path.