⚠️ 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 South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → South Dakota

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

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	South Dakota (SD)
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).	High school diploma or GED required for apprentice registration. A 2-year AAS degree in electrical trades reduces journeyman experience requirement from 8,000 to 6,000 hours.
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: Pearson VUE (computer-based testing). Schedule at PearsonVUE.com or call 1-877-234-6082.; NEC: 2023 NEC. All permits received on or after November 12, 2025 inspected under 2023 NEC. All exams on 2023 NEC starting December 2, 2024.; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: not 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: No prior experience required. Must register with the Electrical Commission. Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.; journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed apprentice under employment and supervision of an electrical contractor. Alternative: 2-year AAS degree in electrical trades plus 6,000 hours (3 years) of electrical trade work experience. Experience hours must be while licensed.; master: null
Fees	journeyman license fee: $205; master license fee: $305; exam fee: $105; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high	apprentice registration fee: $20; journeyman license fee: $60; exam fee: $110; renewal fee: $60; total initial fees: $170; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $60

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

Key Differences

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 South Dakota requires "High school diploma or GED required for apprentice registration. A 2-year AAS degree in electrical trades reduces journeyman experience requirement from 8,000 to 6,000 hours.".
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.; South Dakota — apprentice: No prior experience required. Must register with the Electrical Commission. Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.; journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed apprentice under employment and supervision of an electrical contractor. Alternative: 2-year AAS degree in electrical trades plus 6,000 hours (3 years) of electrical trade work experience. Experience hours must be while licensed.; master: null.
Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50; South Dakota — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $60.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation) →
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 South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation).

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.

South Dakota Licensing Board

Board: South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)
Website: https://dlr.sd.gov/electrical/
Phone: 605.773.3573

Contact South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	South Dakota (SD)
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).	High school diploma or GED required for apprentice registration. A 2-year AAS degree in electrical trades reduces journeyman experience requirement from 8,000 to 6,000 hours.
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: Pearson VUE (computer-based testing). Schedule at PearsonVUE.com or call 1-877-234-6082.; NEC: 2023 NEC. All permits received on or after November 12, 2025 inspected under 2023 NEC. All exams on 2023 NEC starting December 2, 2024.; Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: not 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: No prior experience required. Must register with the Electrical Commission. Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.; journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed apprentice under employment and supervision of an electrical contractor. Alternative: 2-year AAS degree in electrical trades plus 6,000 hours (3 years) of electrical trade work experience. Experience hours must be while licensed.; master: null
Fees	journeyman license fee: $205; master license fee: $305; exam fee: $105; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high	apprentice registration fee: $20; journeyman license fee: $60; exam fee: $110; renewal fee: $60; total initial fees: $170; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $60

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

Key Differences

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 South Dakota requires "High school diploma or GED required for apprentice registration. A 2-year AAS degree in electrical trades reduces journeyman experience requirement from 8,000 to 6,000 hours.".

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.; South Dakota — apprentice: No prior experience required. Must register with the Electrical Commission. Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.; journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed apprentice under employment and supervision of an electrical contractor. Alternative: 2-year AAS degree in electrical trades plus 6,000 hours (3 years) of electrical trade work experience. Experience hours must be while licensed.; master: null.

Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50; South Dakota — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $60.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation) →

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 South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation).

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.

South Dakota Licensing Board

Board

South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation)

Website

https://dlr.sd.gov/electrical/

Phone

605.773.3573

Contact South Dakota Electrical Commission (under the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → South Dakota

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Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → South Dakota

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