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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 Virginia 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 | Virginia (VA) | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|---|
| Education Requirements● | Vocational training hours required in combination with experience: 240 hours (4 years experience), 160 hours (5 years), 80 hours (6 years), or 40 hours (7+ years) | 576 hours of pre-licensing education for apprenticeship completion (waives journeyperson exam). No specific general education requirement beyond approved program enrollment. |
| Exam Requirements● | Provider: PSI; NEC: 2020 NEC (per the 2021 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code / USBC); 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 for registration; journeyman: 8,000 hours OR equivalent combination of education and experience (multiple pathways: associate degree + 2 years, registered apprenticeship completion, military electrical training, and others); master: Must hold a Journeyman Electrician license plus at least 1 additional year of work experience before qualifying for the Master exam | 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: $150; journeyman license fee: $90; master license fee: $150; exam fee: $100; renewal fee: $40; total initial fees: $190; 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; CE hours: 3; Fee: $40 | 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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