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Electrician
Total cost: $150
Governing Authority
New Hampshire Electricians' Board, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
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Yes
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
3 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
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$33
Application fee for Apprentice Electrician registration with OPLC. Renewal and reinstatement fees are also $33.
Journeyman License Fee
$50
Application fee for new Journeyman license. Exam fee of approximately $100 is separate, paid to Prov, Inc.
Master Electrician License Fee
$50
Application fee for new Master license. Exam fee of approximately $100 is separate, paid to Prov, Inc.
Exam Fee
$100
Approximate exam fee paid to Prov, Inc. Separate from OPLC application fee.
Renewal Fee
$270
Master license 2-year renewal fee. Journeyman renewal fee varies. Apprentice renewal: $33.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
New Hampshire requires a state-level electrician license for all electrical work involving 30 volts or higher. The Electricians' Board operates under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). License types include Apprentice, Journeyman, Master, and High/Medium Voltage Electrician. The High/Medium Voltage license is a specialty license for work on systems generally above 600 volts, such as power distribution networks.
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the New Hampshire Electricians' Board, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
Official Title
Apprentice Electrician
Experience Required
No prior experience required; must register with OPLC and work under direct supervision of a licensed electrician
Exam Required
No
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Journeyman Electrician
Experience Required
8,000 hours of practical experience as an apprentice under a licensed journeyman or master electrician, plus 576 hours of electrical schooling (144 hours per year for 4 years). Alternative: 10 years of experience as a journeyman or master electrician licensed in another jurisdiction.
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Master Electrician
Experience Required
Must be a licensed journeyman electrician for at least 2 years (minimum 2,000 hours of work experience as a licensed journeyman)
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
576
Classroom
8
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
Prov, Inc.
NEC Version
2023 NEC effective July 1, 2025 with NH-specific amendments
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
70%
Passing Score
Master Exam Details
125
Questions
70%
Passing Score
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Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Fee Application fee for Apprentice Electrician registration with OPLC. Renewal and reinstatement fees are also $33. | |
Journeyman License Fee Application fee for new Journeyman license. Exam fee of approximately $100 is separate, paid to Prov, Inc. | |
Master License Fee Application fee for new Master license. Exam fee of approximately $100 is separate, paid to Prov, Inc. | |
Exam Fee Approximate exam fee paid to Prov, Inc. Separate from OPLC application fee. | |
Renewal Fee Master license 2-year renewal fee. Journeyman renewal fee varies. Apprentice renewal: $33. | |
Total Initial Fees Approximate total for Journeyman: $50 application + $100 exam fee. Master applicants must first hold journeyman license. |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
15 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$270
Master license 2-year renewal. Apprentice renewal: $33. CE proof must be submitted via CE Broker.
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
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Endorsement with reciprocal states
Transfer Details
New Hampshire has reciprocity agreements with Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Applicants for endorsement must have at least one year of professional experience in the licensure category sought (per Plc 313.24). Licensed electricians from these states may obtain a NH license without passing the NH exam.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
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New Hampshire requires licensing for all electrical work at 30 volts or higher, a lower threshold than many states. The master exam is uniquely structured with three distinct sections: 50 questions on design/installation, 50 on the current electrical code, and 25 on electrical law (125 total). The state changed from a 3-year to a 2-year renewal cycle effective July 15, 2023. NH also has a specialized High/Medium Voltage Electrician license for power distribution work above 600 volts, which is separate from the standard license tiers.
New Hampshire requires a state license for ALL electrical work involving 30 volts or higher.
The state adopted the 2023 NEC effective July 1, 2025, with NH-specific amendments.
Starting with the 2026 NEC Code Update, all licensed NH Electricians must complete the Code Update in the same year it is published.
NH has a specialized High/Medium Voltage Electrician license for work on systems above 600 volts, such as power distribution networks.
Reciprocity agreements exist with Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience in the licensure category sought.
Apprentices must complete a minimum of 150 hours of approved electrical schooling each 12-month period that their ID card is valid.
Licenses expire 2 years from date of issuance (changed from prior 3-year cycle effective July 15, 2023).
CE proof must be submitted to OPLC through CE Broker.
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in New Hampshire verified against New Hampshire Electricians' Board, Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), April 2026.
Primary official source for NH electrician licensing
Accessed 2026-03-19
Apprenticeship requirements
Accessed 2026-03-19
Official fee schedule
Accessed 2026-03-19
FAQ covering reciprocity, CE, renewal
Accessed 2026-03-19
Official exam candidate information bulletin
Accessed 2026-03-19
Code update completion requirement changes
Accessed 2026-03-19
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