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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 No state licensing body for individual electricians directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Iowa to Illinois
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact No state licensing body for individual electricians to verify.
| Requirement | Iowa (IA) | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | Must be enrolled in a DOL-registered apprenticeship training program for Apprentice Electrician license. No specific degree requirement beyond program completion for journeyman licensure. | High school diploma or GED; algebra recommended |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: PSI examination; sponsorship by the state Electrical Examining Board is required before scheduling.; NEC: 2020 NEC (effective April 1, 2021). Exams currently based on 2023 NEC. Full administrative adoption of 2023 NEC may be in progress.; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required | Provider: Varies by municipality; NEC: Varies by municipality. Chicago uses the Chicago Electrical Code 2018 Edition (NFPA 70 with Chicago amendments). Many other municipalities use standard NEC.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required |
| Experience Requirements● | apprentice: No prior experience required. Must be actively enrolled in an apprenticeship training program registered by the U.S. Department of Labor. Works under direct supervision of a licensed electrician.; journeyman: Must have successfully completed a registered apprenticeship program, passed a supervised written journeyman exam with a score of 70 or higher within 24 months of submission, and completed four years of experience as an apprentice electrician. (Iowa Admin Code 481-502.2(6)(a)); master: Must have at least one year's experience as a licensed Class A or Class B Journeyman electrician and pass the master exam with 70% or higher within 24 months. (Iowa Testing Sponsorship Requirements document; Iowa Admin Code 481-502.2) | apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: null |
| Fees | apprentice registration fee: $20 for Apprentice Electrician (currently enrolled in U.S. DOL Apprenticeship Program) and Unclassified Person; journeyman license fee: $75 for Journeyman Electrician, Residential Electrician, and Special Electrician; master license fee: $375 for Electrical Contractor, Residential Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician, and Residential Master Electrician; exam fee: $87; renewal fee: $75 (consistent with journeyman license fee; renewal fee equals initial license fee for journeyman-level licenses); total initial fees: $162; confidence: high | confidence: high |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: All journeyman and master-level electrical licenses expire every 3 years. Apprentice and Unclassified Person licenses renew annually.; CE hours: 18; Fee: $75 | Period: Varies by municipality; CE hours: 0; Fee: null |
Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.
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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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