Electrician’s License 101: Electrician Licensing Departments

Electrician's License 101

Are you considering a career as an electrician? Or perhaps you're already in the field and looking to expand your opportunities by obtaining a license in a new state? Whatever your situation, navigating the maze of electrician licensing requirements can be daunting. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive list of electrician licensing departments in the United States, complete with website links for easy access.

In this blog post, we'll provide you with the essential information you need to kickstart your journey towards becoming a licensed electrician. Whether you're an apprentice just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to advance your career, having the right resources at your fingertips is crucial.

Here's the list of all 50 states' electrician licensing departments along with their website links:

Alabama - Alabama Electrical Contractors Board  

https://aecb.alabama.gov/

Alaska - Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development  

https://labor.alaska.gov/  

Arizona - Arizona Registrar of Contractors  

https://roc.az.gov/  

Arkansas - Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing  

https://www.labor.arkansas.gov/  

California - California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement  

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/  

Colorado - Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations  

https://www.colorado.gov/dora  

Connecticut - Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection  

https://portal.ct.gov/DCP  

Delaware - Delaware Division of Professional Regulation  

https://dpr.delaware.gov/  

Florida - Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board  

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/  

Georgia - Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors  

https://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/25  

Hawaii - Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division  

https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/  

Idaho - Idaho Division of Building Safety  

https://dbs.idaho.gov/  

Illinois - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation  

https://www.idfpr.com/  

Indiana - Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Electrical Division  

https://www.in.gov/pla/electric.htm  

Iowa - Iowa Department of Public Safety, Electrical Examining Board  

https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions/state-fire-marshal/electrical-licensing-board  

Kansas - Kansas Electrical Board  

https://agriculture.ks.gov/divisions-programs/industrial-hemp/industrial-hemp-applications  

Kentucky - Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction  

https://dhbc.ky.gov/  

Louisiana - Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors  

https://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/  

Maine - Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation  

https://www.maine.gov/pfr/  

Maryland - Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation  

https://www.dllr.state.md.us/  

Massachusetts - Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure  

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-professional-licensure  

Michigan - Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  

https://www.michigan.gov/lara  

Minnesota - Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division  

https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/get-licenses-and-permits  

Mississippi - Mississippi State Board of Contractors  

https://www.msboc.us/  

Missouri - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Electrical Contractors' Board  

https://pr.mo.gov/electrical.asp  

Montana - Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Board of Electrical Examiners  

https://dli.mt.gov/boards/electrical  

Nebraska - Nebraska State Electrical Division  

https://dhhs.ne.gov/licensure/Pages/Electrical-Board.aspx  

Nevada - Nevada State Contractors Board  

https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com/  

New Hampshire - New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification  

https://www.oplc.nh.gov/  

New Jersey - New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors  

https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/elec/Pages/default.aspx  

New Mexico - New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division  

http://www.rld.state.nm.us/construction/  

New York - New York Department of State, Division of Licensing Services  

https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/  

North Carolina - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors  

https://www.ncbeec.org/  

North Dakota - North Dakota State Electrical Board  

https://www.ndseb.com/  

Ohio - Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, Electrical Section   https://elicense.ohio.gov/OH_HomePage  

Oklahoma - Oklahoma Construction Industries Board  

https://cib.ok.gov/  

Oregon - Oregon Building Codes Division  

https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/  

Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry  

https://www.dli.pa.gov/  

Rhode Island - Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board  

http://www.dlt.ri.gov/  

South Carolina - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, Contractor's Licensing Board  

https://llr.sc.gov/  

South Dakota - South Dakota Electrical Commission  

https://dlr.sd.gov/electrical/default.aspx  

Tennessee - Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Board for Licensing Contractors  

https://www.tn.gov/commerce/regboards/contractors.html  

Texas - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation  

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/  

Utah - Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing  

https://dopl.utah.gov/  

Vermont - Vermont Office of Professional Regulation  

https://www.sec.state.vt.us/professional-regulation.aspx  

Virginia - Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation  

https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/  

Washington - Washington State Department of Labor and Industries  

https://www.lni.wa.gov/  

West Virginia - West Virginia Division of Labor, Contractor Licensing Board  

https://wvlabor.com/newwebsite/pages/license/license.aspx  

Wisconsin - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  

https://dsps.wi.gov/  

Wyoming - Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety  

https://wsfm.wyo.gov/  

Electrician's License 101: Please note that URLs and department names are subject to change at any point after this article is released, so it's essential to verify the information with your state's official website.

We hope this comprehensive list of electrician licensing departments for these states has been a valuable resource for you. Navigating the world of electrician licensing can be complex, but with the right information and resources, you can confidently take the next steps in your career journey.

Remember to always verify the information provided here with each state's official website or appropriate authorities, as names of departments and contact details may change over time. Whether you're pursuing licensure for the first time or seeking reciprocity in a new state, staying informed and prepared is key to success in the field of electrical work.

Thank you for reading! We wish you the best of luck as you pursue your goals and aspirations in this rewarding profession!