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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 Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), under the Utah Department of Commerce directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Nevada to Utah
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.
| Requirement | Nevada (NV) | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | OSHA 10- or 30-hour Construction Training completion required for C-2 contractor license | Journeyman: 4-year electrical apprenticeship education program (minimum 576 classroom hours) OR competency exam OR 16,000 hours (8 years) verified work experience. Residential Journeyman: 2-year program (288 classroom hours). Master: Associate Degree in Applied Science. |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: PSI Licensure:Certification (PSI) for NSCB contractor exams; local journeyman exam provider varies by jurisdiction; NEC: No statewide NEC adoption. Adopted at local level. State Public Works Division uses NEC 2017.; Journeyman exam: not required; Master exam: not required | Provider: Prov (formerly ProV Exams). Phone: (800) 733-9267. Available at 17 testing centers in Utah plus remote via Prov Examroom service.; NEC: 2023 NEC (NFPA 70); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required |
| Experience Requirements● | apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job electrical work experience under supervision (for local journeyman certification); master: null | apprentice: No prior experience required. Must register with DOPL. Work under direct supervision of a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 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.; master: Associate Degree in Applied Science plus 4,000 hours of electrical experience as a licensed journeyman electrician. Residential Master has separate requirements. |
| Fees | journeyman license fee: $30; exam fee: $95; renewal fee: $600 biennial license fee; total initial fees: $1,140; confidence: high | apprentice registration fee: $110; journeyman license fee: $90-$105; master license fee: $90-$105; renewal fee: $72-$84; total initial fees: $90-$105; confidence: medium |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years (biennial) for contractor; 3 years for local journeyman; CE hours: 0; Fee: $600 | Period: 2 years (expires November 30 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 16; Fee: $72-$84 |
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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