⚠️ 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 Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) – Electrical Program / Idaho Electrical Board directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → Idaho

Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Wyoming to Idaho

Reciprocity Available

Idaho may accept out-of-state Journeyman or Master licenses by endorsement. Applicants must hold a valid license from another state and may need to pass the state exam. Wyoming has explicit reciprocity with Idaho for both Journeyman and Master levels.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	Idaho (ID)
Education Requirements●	576 hours of classroom instruction required for both Journeyman and Master. Work experience must span residential, commercial, and industrial (no more than 75% in any one category).	576 hours of classroom instruction required as part of apprenticeship; 4 years of approved electrical apprentice school for standard pathway
Exam Requirements●	Provider: ICC (International Code Council) exams administered through Pearson VUE; NEC: 2023 NEC (effective July 1, 2023, adopted without modification); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required	Provider: NASCLA examination, administered through PSI/Pearson VUE; NEC: 2020 NEC (current exam basis); transitioning to 2023 NEC as NASCLA updates its exam; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Must register within 10 days of starting employment. Apprentice year runs July 1 to June 30. Work under supervision of licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hrs/year over 4 years) of classroom instruction from a Dept. of Labor approved program. No more than 75% in any one category (residential/commercial/industrial). Up to 4,000 hours (2 years) credit for accredited school hours exceeding 576. Exemption available with 10 years/20,000 hours experience approved by Chief Electrical Inspector.; master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total work experience in the electrical wiring industry, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) must be documented as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. Same education exemption pathway applies.	apprentice: Level 1: 0–2,000 hrs; Level 2: 2,000–4,000 hrs; Level 3: 4,000–6,000 hrs; Level 4: 6,000–8,000 hrs. Must be at least 16 years old. All work under supervision of an Idaho-licensed journeyman.; journeyman: Option A: 4 years of approved electrical apprentice school + 8,000 hours of supervised work experience. Option B: 16,000+ hours of supervised work experience as apprentice. Option C (in-state): 4 years school + 6,000 hours (must work additional 2,000 hours after passing exam before licensure). All options require 576 hours of classroom instruction.; master: Must have held an active Journeyman license for 4 years and pass the NASCLA examination before submitting an application to DOPL.
Fees	journeyman license fee: $205; master license fee: $305; exam fee: $105; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high	apprentice registration fee: $15; journeyman license fee: $130; master license fee: $65; exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $45; total initial fees: $130; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50	Period: 3 years (triennial) for Journeyman and Master; annual for Apprentice and Contractor; CE hours: 0; Fee: $45

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Idaho accepts out-of-state electrician licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Wyoming requires "576 hours of classroom instruction required for both Journeyman and Master. Work experience must span residential, commercial, and industrial (no more than 75% in any one category)." while Idaho requires "576 hours of classroom instruction required as part of apprenticeship; 4 years of approved electrical apprentice school for standard pathway".
Experience differs: Wyoming — apprentice: Must register within 10 days of starting employment. Apprentice year runs July 1 to June 30. Work under supervision of licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hrs/year over 4 years) of classroom instruction from a Dept. of Labor approved program. No more than 75% in any one category (residential/commercial/industrial). Up to 4,000 hours (2 years) credit for accredited school hours exceeding 576. Exemption available with 10 years/20,000 hours experience approved by Chief Electrical Inspector.; master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total work experience in the electrical wiring industry, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) must be documented as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. Same education exemption pathway applies.; Idaho — apprentice: Level 1: 0–2,000 hrs; Level 2: 2,000–4,000 hrs; Level 3: 4,000–6,000 hrs; Level 4: 6,000–8,000 hrs. Must be at least 16 years old. All work under supervision of an Idaho-licensed journeyman.; journeyman: Option A: 4 years of approved electrical apprentice school + 8,000 hours of supervised work experience. Option B: 16,000+ hours of supervised work experience as apprentice. Option C (in-state): 4 years school + 6,000 hours (must work additional 2,000 hours after passing exam before licensure). All options require 576 hours of classroom instruction.; master: Must have held an active Journeyman license for 4 years and pass the NASCLA examination before submitting an application to DOPL..
Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50; Idaho — Period: 3 years (triennial) for Journeyman and Master; annual for Apprentice and Contractor; CE hours: 0; Fee: $45.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) – Electrical Program / Idaho Electrical Board →
2
Request credential verification from Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety / Electrical Board, under the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wyoming board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) – Electrical Program / Idaho Electrical Board.

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.

Idaho Licensing Board

Board: Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) – Electrical Program / Idaho Electrical Board
Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov/ele/
Phone: (208) 334-3233

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	Idaho (ID)
Education Requirements●	576 hours of classroom instruction required for both Journeyman and Master. Work experience must span residential, commercial, and industrial (no more than 75% in any one category).	576 hours of classroom instruction required as part of apprenticeship; 4 years of approved electrical apprentice school for standard pathway
Exam Requirements●	Provider: ICC (International Code Council) exams administered through Pearson VUE; NEC: 2023 NEC (effective July 1, 2023, adopted without modification); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required	Provider: NASCLA examination, administered through PSI/Pearson VUE; NEC: 2020 NEC (current exam basis); transitioning to 2023 NEC as NASCLA updates its exam; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Must register within 10 days of starting employment. Apprentice year runs July 1 to June 30. Work under supervision of licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hrs/year over 4 years) of classroom instruction from a Dept. of Labor approved program. No more than 75% in any one category (residential/commercial/industrial). Up to 4,000 hours (2 years) credit for accredited school hours exceeding 576. Exemption available with 10 years/20,000 hours experience approved by Chief Electrical Inspector.; master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total work experience in the electrical wiring industry, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) must be documented as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. Same education exemption pathway applies.	apprentice: Level 1: 0–2,000 hrs; Level 2: 2,000–4,000 hrs; Level 3: 4,000–6,000 hrs; Level 4: 6,000–8,000 hrs. Must be at least 16 years old. All work under supervision of an Idaho-licensed journeyman.; journeyman: Option A: 4 years of approved electrical apprentice school + 8,000 hours of supervised work experience. Option B: 16,000+ hours of supervised work experience as apprentice. Option C (in-state): 4 years school + 6,000 hours (must work additional 2,000 hours after passing exam before licensure). All options require 576 hours of classroom instruction.; master: Must have held an active Journeyman license for 4 years and pass the NASCLA examination before submitting an application to DOPL.
Fees	journeyman license fee: $205; master license fee: $305; exam fee: $105; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high	apprentice registration fee: $15; journeyman license fee: $130; master license fee: $65; exam fee: $75; renewal fee: $45; total initial fees: $130; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50	Period: 3 years (triennial) for Journeyman and Master; annual for Apprentice and Contractor; CE hours: 0; Fee: $45

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Idaho accepts out-of-state electrician licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Wyoming requires "576 hours of classroom instruction required for both Journeyman and Master. Work experience must span residential, commercial, and industrial (no more than 75% in any one category)." while Idaho requires "576 hours of classroom instruction required as part of apprenticeship; 4 years of approved electrical apprentice school for standard pathway".

Experience differs: Wyoming — apprentice: Must register within 10 days of starting employment. Apprentice year runs July 1 to June 30. Work under supervision of licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hrs/year over 4 years) of classroom instruction from a Dept. of Labor approved program. No more than 75% in any one category (residential/commercial/industrial). Up to 4,000 hours (2 years) credit for accredited school hours exceeding 576. Exemption available with 10 years/20,000 hours experience approved by Chief Electrical Inspector.; master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total work experience in the electrical wiring industry, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) must be documented as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. Same education exemption pathway applies.; Idaho — apprentice: Level 1: 0–2,000 hrs; Level 2: 2,000–4,000 hrs; Level 3: 4,000–6,000 hrs; Level 4: 6,000–8,000 hrs. Must be at least 16 years old. All work under supervision of an Idaho-licensed journeyman.; journeyman: Option A: 4 years of approved electrical apprentice school + 8,000 hours of supervised work experience. Option B: 16,000+ hours of supervised work experience as apprentice. Option C (in-state): 4 years school + 6,000 hours (must work additional 2,000 hours after passing exam before licensure). All options require 576 hours of classroom instruction.; master: Must have held an active Journeyman license for 4 years and pass the NASCLA examination before submitting an application to DOPL..

Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50; Idaho — Period: 3 years (triennial) for Journeyman and Master; annual for Apprentice and Contractor; CE hours: 0; Fee: $45.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) – Electrical Program / Idaho Electrical Board →

Request credential verification from Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety / Electrical Board, under the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wyoming board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) – Electrical Program / Idaho Electrical Board.

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.

Idaho Licensing Board

Board

Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) – Electrical Program / Idaho Electrical Board

Website

https://dopl.idaho.gov/ele/

Phone

(208) 334-3233

Contact Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) – Electrical Program / Idaho Electrical Board to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → Idaho

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Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → Idaho

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Idaho Licensing Board

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