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⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Board of State Examiners of Electricians (under Division of Occupational Licensure) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Connecticut to Massachusetts
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Board of State Examiners of Electricians (under Division of Occupational Licensure) to verify.
| Requirement | Connecticut (CT) | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | Must complete a registered apprenticeship program (8,000 hours OJT + 144 hours/year classroom) or equivalent experience and training for journeyperson; no general education degree requirement | 600 hours of Board-approved education for Journeyman (Certificate B); 150 hours additional for Master (Certificate A); 15-hour Code Update class required for Journeyman |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: PSI (referenced as exam vendor on DCP page); NEC: 2023 NEC (NFPA 70); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required | Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2023 NEC with Massachusetts amendments (527 CMR 12.00); transitioning to 2026 NEC with MA-specific amendments; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required |
| Experience Requirements● | apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program through the CT Department of Labor; journeyman: 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; master: Two (2) years as a unlimited licensed journeyperson OR at least six (6) years of equivalent experience and training | apprentice: No prior experience required; must file an apprenticeship agreement with the Massachusetts Division of Apprenticeship Standards; journeyman: 8,000 hours of work over at least 4 years under a licensed Massachusetts Journeyman; 600 hours of Board-approved education; 15-hour Code-Update Class; master: Must have a Massachusetts Journeyman license, at least 1 year of work experience, and 150 hours of Board-approved education |
| Fees | journeyman license fee: $90.00; master license fee: $150.00; exam fee: $65; renewal fee: $120; total initial fees: $155; confidence: high | apprentice registration fee: $35; journeyman license fee: $226; master license fee: $276; exam fee: Included in application fee; renewal fee: $78; total initial fees: $330; confidence: high |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: All electrical licenses expire annually on September 30th.; CE hours: 4; Fee: $120 | Period: 3 years; CE hours: 21; Fee: $78 |
Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.
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