MarylandElectrician License Requirements

Maryland requires 7 years of experience for Master Electrician — one of the highest requirements nationally, though up to 3 years credit for formal education. Fees are remarkably low ($25 master biennial renewal, $15 journeyperson, $10 apprentice). The 'Uninsured Master Electrician' status (replacing former 'inactive master') allows masters without insurance to maintain their credential. CE has a strict in-classroom requirement: at least 5 of 10 hours must be in-person. Apprenticeship completion (8,000 hours + 576 classroom hours) waives the journeyperson exam.

Maryland has a traditional three-tier system: Apprentice, Journeyperson, and Master Electrician.

The Board was formerly known as the 'Board of Master Electricians' and was renamed when the Maryland Electricians Act expanded licensing to journeymen and apprentices.

Maryland has remarkably low licensing fees: $10 apprentice, $15 journeyperson, $25 master renewal (biennial).

Completion of an approved apprenticeship (8,000 hours + 576 classroom hours) waives the journeyperson exam requirement.

7 years of experience required for Master Electrician — among the highest experience requirements nationally. Up to 3 years credit for formal education.

Master electricians must carry $300,000 GL + $100,000 property damage insurance. Umbrella coverage is not acceptable.

Insurer must notify the Board 10 days before cancellation of any required policy.

An 'Uninsured Master Electrician' status exists (replaces former 'inactive master') for masters without insurance.

Maryland has reciprocity with Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C.

CE requires at least 5 of 10 hours to be in-classroom (maximum 5 online).

PSI testing centers in Baltimore, College Park, Hagerstown, Lanham, and Salisbury.