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Electrician
Licensing Authority
Individual municipalities (no state licensing board for electricians)
State Reference
No state licensing body for individual electricians
Some details on this page are not yet confirmed against an official source. See sources below or contact the licensing board to verify.
No
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
3 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
No state licensing fees reported for electricians in Indiana. Check with your local jurisdiction for any municipal licensing requirements.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
No
Regulation Level
local
Notes
Indiana does not license electricians at the state level. There is no statewide regulatory board. Licenses are issued by individual cities and counties with varying requirements.
Local Jurisdictions Handle Licensing
Regulated by the No state licensing body for individual electricians
Indiana does not issue a statewide electrician license. All licensing is handled by individual cities and counties. Requirements, exams, fees, and renewal rules vary by jurisdiction. Contact your local building department for exact requirements.
Official Title
Apprentice Electrician
Exam Required
No
Official Title
Journeyman Electrician
Exam Required
No
Official Title
Master Electrician
Exam Required
No
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
600
Classroom
8,000
On-the-Job
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Exam requirements are set by individual municipalities. The information below represents common standards across jurisdictions.
Exam Requirements
VerifiedNot Required
Journeyman Exam
Not Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
Varies — ICC exams widely used
NEC Version
NEC (version varies by jurisdiction)
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
80
Questions
70%
Passing Score
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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Indiana has 13% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 458 residents.
Indiana has above-average electricians density — competitive market.
Indiana ranks #15 out of 51 states by electricians per capita.
Fees vary by local jurisdiction. Ranges shown are typical but not universal.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Typical Total Initial Fees Not a statewide figure — actual total depends on your municipality |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Mostly verifiedVaries
Renewal Period
—
CE Hours Required
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
Mostly verifiedDoes Not Accept Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
none
Transfer Details
No statewide reciprocity. Indianapolis reciprocates with 12+ Indiana jurisdictions and 4 in Illinois — must provide original exam documentation and proof of 75%+ score.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Because licensing is handled locally, reciprocity agreements (if any) are between individual municipalities, not statewide.
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Indiana has no state-level electrician licensing whatsoever — no state license, no state licensing board, and no state-level regulation of electricians, contractors, or inspectors. All licensing is purely local/municipal. Most counties accept ICC exam credentials, making the ICC exam the de facto standard. Indianapolis is the largest jurisdiction and reciprocates with 12+ Indiana jurisdictions and 4 Illinois jurisdictions. Indianapolis moved to ICC exams and online proctored testing in 2025.
INDIANAPOLIS: Residential Electrician license (1-2 family homes) and Master Electrician license from Dept. of Business and Neighborhood Services / Board of Electrical Examiners (indy.gov). Requires 6 years verifiable experience (2 years education may substitute), notarized employer letter, 3 customer references. ICC exam with online proctored option. Contractor insurance: $500,000 liability + workers' comp + $10,000 surety bond.
FORT WAYNE (Allen County): Apprentice/Journeyman/Master from Allen County Building Dept. Journeyman: 8,000 hours as registered apprentice. Master: 8 years total including 4 with journeyman license.
EVANSVILLE: Apprentice/Journeyman/Master. Master requires 75% exam score. Contractor: $1M liability + $15,000 surety bond + workers' comp.
A license in one Indiana jurisdiction does NOT automatically apply elsewhere. If operating as a corporation, must register with Indiana Secretary of State.
Because Indiana does not have state-level electrician licensing. Requirements vary by city and county. Below are requirements for major jurisdictions. Contact your local building department if your city is not listed.
| License Types | Electrical Contractor License — Verify specific license types from city government |
| Licensing Authority | City of Indianapolis, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services |
| Experience Required | Verify from Indianapolis city government website. |
| Exam | Verify from Indianapolis city government website. |
| Fees | Verify from Indianapolis city government website. |
| Renewal | Verify from Indianapolis city government website. |
Indianapolis typically requires contractor licensing through the city's Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Indiana does not issue a statewide electrician license, so local requirements are the primary licensing pathway.
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in Indiana verified against No state licensing body for individual electricians, April 2026.
Official Indianapolis licensing page
Accessed 2026-03-22
Licensing reference with Indianapolis details
Accessed 2026-03-22
Primary source for IN electrician regulation
Accessed 2026-03-19
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