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Electrician
Total cost: $90-$105
Governing Authority
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), under the Utah Department of Commerce
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Yes
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
3 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
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$110
Apprentice application fee
Journeyman License Fee
$90-$105
Application fee varies by license type. Exam fees paid separately to Prov.
Master Electrician License Fee
$90-$105
Application fee varies. Exam fees paid separately to Prov.
Renewal Fee
$72-$84
Biennial renewal for journeyman/master. Apprentice renewal: $42. Late fee under 30 days: +$20; 30 days to 2 years: +$50. After 2 years: license cancelled, must reapply.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
Confirmed. DOPL page states: effective August 1, 2025, Journeyman/Residential take combined Theory + Code exam; Master takes new Law and Rules exam. Effective January 19, 2026, all first-time candidates must submit Verification of Electrician Experience form directly to Prov electronically attached to exam registration. Out-of-state applicants from trade programs must attach official transcripts.
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), under the Utah Department of Commerce
Official Title
Apprentice Electrician
Experience Required
No prior experience required. Must register with DOPL. Work under direct supervision of a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.
Exam Required
No
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Journeyman Electrician
Experience Required
4-year (minimum 576 classroom hours) electrical apprenticeship education program or competency exam equivalence, plus 6,000 hours of electrical experience as a licensed apprentice. Alternative: 16,000 hours (8 years) verified work experience under a licensed electrician (no education). Residential Journeyman requires 2-year program (288 classroom hours) plus 3,000 hours.
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Master Electrician
Experience Required
Associate Degree in Applied Science plus 4,000 hours of electrical experience as a licensed journeyman electrician. Residential Master has separate requirements.
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
6,000
Total Hours
4
Years
576
Classroom
6,000
On-the-Job
DOL Registered Apprenticeship
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
Prov (formerly ProV Exams). Phone: (800) 733-9267. Available at 17 testing centers in Utah plus remote via Prov Examroom service.
NEC Version
2023 NEC (NFPA 70)
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
80
Questions
180 min
Time Limit
75%
Passing Score
Master Exam Details
75%
Passing Score
Retake Policy
Contact Prov for specific retake policy. Must submit new Verification of Electrician Experience form for first-time candidates (effective January 19, 2026).
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Apprentice Registration Fee Apprentice application fee | |
Journeyman License Fee Application fee varies by license type. Exam fees paid separately to Prov. | |
Master License Fee Application fee varies. Exam fees paid separately to Prov. | |
Renewal Fee Biennial renewal for journeyman/master. Apprentice renewal: $42. Late fee under 30 days: +$20; 30 days to 2 years: +$50. After 2 years: license cancelled, must reapply. | |
Total Initial Fees Application fee only. Exam fees paid separately to Prov. Total varies by license type. |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years (expires November 30 of even-numbered years)
Renewal Period
16 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$72-$84
Biennial renewal for journeyman/master. Late fee under 30 days: +$20; 30 days to 2 years: +$50. After 2 years: license cancelled.
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.
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our electrician license renewal guide.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Endorsement
Transfer Details
Journeyman endorsement states: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon. Applicants from these states waive Theory and Code exam portions but must pass Utah Practical Examination. Must hold license for at least 1 year. Master endorsement states: Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming.
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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Utah is one of few states requiring a hands-on Practical exam in addition to written exams, testing skills like motor wiring, transformer connections, bending, and switch installation. The exam format changed significantly in August 2025, combining Theory and Code into a single exam. The state offers an unusually generous experience-only pathway: 16,000 hours (8 years) of verified work can substitute for all classroom education. Endorsement reciprocity is asymmetric, with 11 states accepted for journeyman but only 3 for master. CE requirements uniquely include mandatory NFPA 70E (electrical safety) hours.
Utah has both Residential and full-scope license tiers for both Journeyman and Master levels.
As of August 1, 2025, exams transitioned to a combined Theory + Code format. Master Electricians take a new Law and Rules exam.
The Practical exam is unique to Utah: 90 minutes, pass/fail on individual tasks including motors, transformers, doorbells, bending, and switches.
Effective January 19, 2026: all first-time candidates must submit a Verification of Electrician Experience form directly to Prov.
CE breakdown: 12 Core hours (8 NEC + 4 NFPA 70E) plus 4 Professional hours = 16 total per 2-year cycle.
Apprentice Electricians are exempt from CE requirements per Utah Administrative Code R156-55b.
All electrical licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years (next: November 30, 2026).
Late renewal under 30 days: +$20. Late 30 days to 2 years: +$50. After 2 years: license cancelled; must reapply.
The 2023 NEC was adopted effective July 1, 2024.
Journeyman without formal education can qualify with 16,000 hours (8 years) of verified work experience.
Operating an electrical contracting business requires a separate contractor license from DOPL, including a 25-hour pre-licensure course, Business and Law exam, and proof of insurance.
Master endorsement reciprocity is very limited (only Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming) compared to journeyman endorsement (11 states).
Prov (exam provider) has 17 testing centers across Utah plus remote testing via Prov Examroom.
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in Utah verified against Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), under the Utah Department of Commerce, April 2026.
Official regulatory agency — added during electrician audit
Accessed 2026-03-22
Official DOPL electrical page
Accessed 2026-03-19
Exam format changes and requirements
Accessed 2026-03-19
Renewal and CE requirements
Accessed 2026-03-19
Official Prov candidate bulletin
Accessed 2026-03-19
Fee schedule PDF
Accessed 2026-03-19
Third-party renewal guide
Accessed 2026-03-19
Third-party CE requirements guide
Accessed 2026-03-19
Insurance requirements for contractors
Accessed 2026-03-19
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