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Electrician
Total cost: $155
Governing Authority
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Occupational and Professional Division)
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Yes
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
3 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
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$90.00
Application fee for E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license
Master Electrician License Fee
$150.00
Application fee for E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor license
Exam Fee
$65
PSI exam fee, paid separately from license application fee
Renewal Fee
$120
Annual renewal for E-2 journeyperson; $150 annual for E-1 contractor
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
Connecticut uses a numbered license type system. Odd numbers (E-1, L-3, L-5) are contractor licenses; even numbers (E-2, L-2, L-6) are journeyperson licenses. There is no separate 'Master Electrician' title; the E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor serves as the highest-level license. Apprentices are not licensed by DCP but must be registered with the CT Department of Labor.
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Occupational and Professional Division)
Official Title
Registered Electrical Apprentice (CT Department of Labor)
Experience Required
No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program through the CT Department of Labor
Exam Required
No
Additional Requirements
Official Title
E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson
Experience Required
Completion of a registered apprenticeship program (8,000 hours / 4 years) OR at least 4 years of equivalent experience and training with 144 hours/year of classroom instruction
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor
Experience Required
Two (2) years as a unlimited licensed journeyperson OR at least six (6) years of equivalent experience and training
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
576
Classroom
8,000
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
PSI (referenced as exam vendor on DCP page)
NEC Version
2023 NEC (NFPA 70)
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
80
Questions
210 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Master Exam Details
100
Questions
240 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Retake Policy
Must wait 30 days before retaking; up to 3 attempts before additional training is required
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Journeyman License Fee Application fee for E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license | |
Master License Fee Application fee for E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor license | |
Exam Fee PSI exam fee, paid separately from license application fee | |
Renewal Fee Annual renewal for E-2 journeyperson; $150 annual for E-1 contractor | |
Total Initial Fees E-2 Journeyperson: $90 application + $65 exam. E-1 Contractor: $150 application + $65 exam = $215. |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
VerifiedAll electrical licenses expire annually on September 30th.
Renewal Period
4 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$120
Annual renewal for E-2 journeyperson; $150 annual for E-1 contractor
Regulatory Board
Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.
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Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
None
Transfer Details
Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other state. All applicants must meet Connecticut-specific requirements and pass the state exam.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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Connecticut has no 'Master Electrician' title; the E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor serves as the top-tier license. The state uses a unique numbered classification system where odd numbers denote contractors and even numbers denote journeypersons. Apprentices are registered through the Department of Labor rather than licensed through the DCP. All licenses share a universal September 30th expiration date. The CE requirement is disputed across sources, with some indicating 4 hours annually and others suggesting no mandatory CE.
Connecticut uses a numbered license type system: odd numbers (E-1, L-3, L-5) are contractor licenses; even numbers (E-2, L-2, L-6) are journeyperson licenses.
There is no separate 'Master Electrician' title in Connecticut. The E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor is the highest-level license and is mapped to the 'master' level.
Apprentices are not licensed by DCP but must be registered with the CT Department of Labor.
All licenses expire annually on September 30th regardless of when they were issued.
Workers' compensation insurance is required for all electrical contractors, including self-employed.
Limited license types (L-2, L-3, L-5, L-6) restrict scope of work to specific categories of electrical work.
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Electrician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (you) | $210 | 212–224 wks | |
| Massachusetts | $200 | 212–224 wks | → |
| New York | — | 264–276 wks | → |
| Rhode Island | $160 | 212–224 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in Connecticut verified against Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (Occupational and Professional Division), April 2026.
Official regulatory agency — added during electrician audit
Accessed 2026-03-22
Primary official source for CT electrician licensing
Accessed 2026-03-19
Official license type descriptions
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Official contact details
Accessed 2026-03-19
PSI official exam document
Accessed 2026-03-19
Third-party licensing guide
Accessed 2026-03-19
Third-party guide with exam details
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Insurance and bonding information
Accessed 2026-03-19
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