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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 Construction Industries Division (CID), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.
Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Utah to New Mexico
We could not confirm reciprocity status between these states. Contact Construction Industries Division (CID), New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) to verify.
| Requirement | Utah (UT) | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | 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. | High school diploma or GED |
| Exam Requirements● | 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 | Provider: PSI Services; NEC: 2020 NEC as adopted under 14.10.4 NMAC; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: not required |
| Experience Requirements● | 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. | apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of supervised electrical experience, all within the last 10 years. ER-1 Residential Journeyman requires 4,000 hours (2 years).; master: null |
| Fees | 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 | apprentice registration fee: $20-$50; journeyman license fee: $111; exam fee: $100-$150; renewal fee: $75-$200; total initial fees: $411-$561; confidence: high |
| Renewal / CE Requirements● | Period: 2 years (expires November 30 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 16; Fee: $72-$84 | Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $75-$200 |
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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