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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 Maryland State Board of Electricians, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Delaware to Maryland
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Maryland State Board of Electricians, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor to verify.
| Requirement | Delaware (DE) | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | 8,000 hours of full-time experience for journeyperson; 6 years full-time experience under a Master Electrician for master license (or 4 years + 2 years technical training). Residential Electrician requires 4,000 hours. No general education degree requirement. | 576 hours of pre-licensing education for apprenticeship completion (waives journeyperson exam). No specific general education requirement beyond approved program enrollment. |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: ProV (PROV) Examination Services; NEC: 2020 NEC (adopted by the State Fire Marshal's Office with amendments); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required | Provider: PSI Examination Services; NEC: 2020 NEC (as of May 2024, only the 2020 NEC version of the exam is offered); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required |
| Experience Requirements● | apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program; journeyman: 8,000 hours of full-time experience performing electrical work under a licensed master or limited electrician. To receive credit for experience obtained in Delaware after June 30, 2012, must have been licensed as an Apprentice or Journeyperson at the time.; master: 6 years of full-time experience under a Master Electrician, OR 4 years of full-time experience under a Master Electrician plus 2 years of technical training (official transcript required) | apprentice: No prior experience required; must be supervised at all times by a licensed Master or Journeyperson Electrician; journeyman: 4 years of experience under the direction of a licensed master electrician, OR completion of an approved apprenticeship (8,000 hours supervised work + 576 hours pre-licensing education, which waives the exam requirement); master: 7 years of experience under the direction of a licensed master electrician. The Board may credit up to 3 years for completion of formal education or professional training in electrical installation. |
| Fees | apprentice registration fee: $79; journeyman license fee: $105; master license fee: $203; exam fee: $100; total initial fees: $303; confidence: high | apprentice registration fee: $10; journeyman license fee: $15; master license fee: $210; exam fee: $65.00; renewal fee: $25; total initial fees: $275; confidence: high |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years (biennial, all licenses expire June 30th of even-numbered years); CE hours: 10; Fee: null | Period: 2 years (biennial) from date of issuance; CE hours: 10; Fee: $25 |
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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