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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 Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), under the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance. Issues State Licenses to Commercial Contractors for Electrical, HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, and Refrigeration trades. directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Kentucky to Ohio
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), under the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Industrial Compliance. Issues State Licenses to Commercial Contractors for Electrical, HVAC, Hydronics, Plumbing, and Refrigeration trades. to verify.
| Requirement | Kentucky (KY) | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | High school diploma or GED | No state-level education requirement for individual electricians. OCILB commercial contractor license requires 5 consecutive years of trade experience or 3 years business experience with an Ohio PE license. Local jurisdictions set their own education requirements. |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: PSI; NEC: 2020 NEC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required | Provider: PSI Exams; NEC: 2023 NEC (NFPA 70), effective March 1, 2024. Ohio skipped the 2020 NEC and adopted 2023 directly from the 2017 edition. Individual municipalities may enforce different versions.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required |
| Experience Requirements● | apprentice: No prior experience required; must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program; journeyman: Completion of 8,000 hours of apprenticeship (4 years); master: Typically 2-4 years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician | apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: null |
| Fees | apprentice registration fee: $25–$50; journeyman license fee: $50; master license fee: $75; exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $125; confidence: high; sources: https://dhbc.ky.gov/Electrical/Pages/default.aspx | confidence: medium |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 1 year; CE hours: 12; Fee: $50 | Period: Annual (1-year) or triennial (3-year) renewal options for OCILB commercial contractor license.; CE hours: null; 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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