Electrical License Reciprocity by State and License Class (2026)

By the Castleport Test Prep Editorial Team · Updated September 2026

Electrical license reciprocity by state depends on your license class. Across 11 boards, the master, contractor and supervising lists have 54 entries versus 110 for journeymen — about half, according to Castleport Test Prep's September 2026 review. These are list entries, not approval rates. Find your state and class below. (Data and board sources)

Key electrical license reciprocity statistics

• 54 vs. 110: On 11 boards in this comparison, master, contractor and supervising lists have 54 origin-state entries versus 110 on their journeyman lists — about half. A state can appear on more than one board’s list (Castleport Test Prep analysis, Sept. 29, 2026). Paired counts and board sources.Copy statistic and source
• 17 origins each: Arkansas and Wyoming tie for the longest journeyman lists among the 17 selected lists. New Hampshire names 11 journeyman and 10 master origins (Castleport analysis, Sept. 29, 2026). Arkansas; Wyoming; New Hampshire.Copy statistic and source
• 17 lists, 175 entries: The 17 selected journeyman-level lists contain 175 destination–origin entries. They are published list memberships, not 175 guaranteed transfers (Castleport analysis, Sept. 29, 2026). Lists and sources.Copy statistic and source
• 12 of 17: Arkansas, Montana and Wyoming are each named on 12 of the 17 selected journeyman lists, more than any other origin in this comparison (Castleport analysis, Sept. 29, 2026). Counts and source rows.Copy statistic and source
• 24 on none: Origins from 27 states appear on at least one of these 17 lists; 24 of the 50 states plus D.C. appear on none. This does not mean no licensing route exists for those origins (Castleport analysis, Sept. 29, 2026). All 51 origin counts.Copy statistic and source
• 12 list mismatches: Of 74 pairs of states within the selected 17 lists (each pair counted once), 62 name each other and 12 appear in only one direction. These are document comparisons, not findings that the other direction is legally barred (Castleport analysis, Sept. 29, 2026). Both sources for each pair.Copy statistic and source
• Alaska opened up: Since Aug. 8, 2025, Alaska accepts journeyman reciprocity applications from any U.S. state or jurisdiction without a mutual agreement, if Alaska finds its rules substantially similar. Alaska DOLWD FAQ; checked Sept. 29, 2026.Copy statistic and source
• Georgia ended reciprocity: Georgia's Board of Electrical Contractors says it no longer offers licensure by reciprocity, effective May 2026. This concerns incoming contractor licenses. Georgia board FAQ; checked Sept. 29, 2026.Copy statistic and source
• Exam-earned only: Massachusetts accepts New Hampshire journeyman and master licenses on its reciprocal route only when earned by passing New Hampshire's exam. Massachusetts licensing board; checked Sept. 29, 2026.Copy statistic and source
• 4 of 13: Texas names 13 distinct origins across its journeyman (10) and master (7) lists, but only 4 appear on both (Castleport analysis of TDLR, Sept. 29, 2026). Class-by-class table.Copy statistic and source
• Master in, journeyman out: Iowa lists Colorado, Montana and New Hampshire masters, plus Oklahoma electrical contractors, for its Journeyman Class A license. A fifth printed entry names an Alaska master license that Alaska does not issue. The four usable mappings are separate from that conflict. Iowa list, Jan. 29, 2026; Alaska FAQ; checked Sept. 29, 2026.Copy statistic and source
• 19 in the 2025 report: The National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA) had 19 member states in the Minnesota board's report on its August 2025 meeting. This is the report's count, not a new September 2026 membership census. Minnesota DLI CCLD Review newsletter, Winter 2025; checked Sept. 29, 2026.Copy statistic and source
• $30 and $250: Texas posts a $30 journeyman reciprocal license fee; Alaska charges $250, including its two-year certificate. These are fee examples, not the national minimum and maximum: Massachusetts posts $310 for its master application. TDLR; Alaska; Massachusetts; checked Sept. 29, 2026.Copy statistic and source

On this page: Find your route · State-by-state table · Master vs. journeyman · Longest lists · Most accepted licenses · List mismatches · No agreement? · What changed · What boards check · State details · Method · Cite · Data · FAQ

Find your route

Pick the state that issued your license, the state where you want to work, and your license class. The result shows the route, the license you'd get, what the board still asks for, and the exact source — or tells you plainly that this reference has no confirmed match.

A result is a starting point, not an approval. Only the destination board decides. And “no match in this reference” never means “you can't get licensed there.” A separate endorsement, exam-waiver or local route may apply.

Reciprocity is a route based on another license. Endorsement means the board reviews your existing license and qualifications. An exam waiver removes a particular test, not the need for a license. A contractor license concerns the business; it is not interchangeable with a worker or supervising credential.

Which states have electrical license reciprocity?

The 17 selected journeyman lists contain 175 origin-state entries. Alaska and Montana also review licenses outside named lists. Georgia's contractor board and the individual licensing boards in Hawaii and Michigan state that they do not offer reciprocity. The 50-state-plus-D.C. directory below separates those policies from routes we have not compiled. (List counts; Alaska; Montana; Georgia; Hawaii; Michigan)

Think of each list as a guest list the destination state keeps. Your home state can't add itself. But a named list may be only one route. Click a state for the plain-language details further down.

Table 1. Electrical license reciprocity by state (50 states and D.C.)

Source: each state's board page linked in the table (checked Sept. 29, 2026); Castleport Test Prep analysis. "Named on how many of the 17 lists" counts the published journeyman lists that include that state's license. For initial licensing rules, see our electrician license requirements by state.

Does a master or contractor license transfer as easily as a journeyman license?

The lists are shorter, but list length does not tell us how often applicants are approved. On the 11 boards in this paired comparison, master, contractor and supervising lists have 54 entries, while journeyman lists have 110 — about half. The same origin can be counted once on each destination's list. Of the six other selected boards, five — Alaska, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Washington — have no separately compiled master-destination list here. Arkansas's master list is excluded because its table and note conflict. (Paired counts and primary sources)

Here's what that looks like. Say you're a Nebraska electrician moving to Wyoming. Wyoming's journeyman list names Nebraska. Its master list names only Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa, so appearing on the journeyman list does not give a Nebraska license holder a listed Wyoming master route. (Wyoming board)

Table 2. Journeyman vs. master, contractor or supervising list length: 11 paired boards

Source: the board pages linked in each row, checked Sept. 29, 2026; Castleport Test Prep analysis. Count distinct named origins within each destination/class, then add those row counts: 54 ÷ 110 = 49.1%. Iowa's four valid higher-to-journey mappings and the Alaska-master source conflict do not count toward master destinations; Arkansas's conflicting master table is also excluded. Oregon S is an individual supervising license, not contractor authority. Download the comparison.

When a master license lands as a journeyman license

Class names don't always line up. Iowa's list says masters from Colorado, Montana and New Hampshire, plus Oklahoma electrical contractors, reciprocate into an Iowa Journeyman Class A license — not a master license (Iowa board list, Jan. 29, 2026). The same document names an Alaska master, but Alaska says it issues no electrical master license. That entry is a source conflict, not a fifth usable route. Arkansas says a master from its list generally gets an Arkansas journeyman license, while its master table and note disagree (Arkansas DLL).

So read the "leads to" license, not just the state name. Our guide to the journeyman vs. master electrician license explains what each level lets you do.

Texas: 13 states across two lists, only 4 on both

Texas shows why class matters. It names 10 states for journeyman licenses and 7 for master licenses. Only Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa and Nebraska are on both. The math: 10 + 7 − 4 = 13 different states.

Table 3. Which states appear on Texas's two lists

Source: TDLR, Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License to Texas, checked Sept. 29, 2026. "Not on this list" means the state isn't named there — not that you can't get a Texas license.

Which state accepts the most out-of-state electrician licenses?

Arkansas and Wyoming have the longest journeyman lists in this 17-list comparison: 17 named origins each. New Hampshire names 11 journeyman and 10 master origins. List length does not measure who accepts the most actual applicants, and an open-review route may reach beyond a named list. (Arkansas; Wyoming; New Hampshire)

New Hampshire's May 3, 2024 date marks the start of the HB 594 application program, not the publication date of every state in today's table. Its current application page links that qualifying-jurisdiction table. You need an active license in good standing and one year of experience in that license category. (NH applications)

Table 4. How many states each board names for journeyman-level licenses (17 boards)

Source: board pages linked in the table, checked Sept. 29, 2026; Castleport Test Prep analysis.

Whose electrician license is accepted in the most states?

Arkansas, Montana and Wyoming are each named on 12 of the 17 selected journeyman lists — more than any other origin in this comparison. Origins from 27 states appear on at least one list. Of the 50 states plus D.C., 24 appear on none. (Source-list counts)

An origin missing from these lists is not barred from other routes. This count does not establish whether it issues a particular credential, and it does not measure nationwide portability. The download includes all 51 origins, including zero counts.

One caution about this count. It only tallies the 17 selected published lists. Alaska and Montana's open reviews can still accept licenses from states that no list names. (Alaska; Montana)

Table 5. How many of the 17 journeyman lists name each state's license

Source: Castleport Test Prep analysis of the 17 board lists in Table 4, checked Sept. 29, 2026. The route CSV preserves every counted origin and its primary source.

Is electrical license reciprocity a two-way street?

Not every published list mirrors the other state's list. Of 74 pairs of states within the 17 selected lists (each pair counted once), 62 name each other and 12 appear in only one direction. That is a list mismatch, not proof that no reverse legal route exists. (Both primary sources for each mismatch)

So check the list of the state you're moving to. Your home state listing another state does not establish whether that state offers you the same route.

Table 6. The 12 mismatches between the selected journey lists

Source: Castleport Test Prep analysis of the 17 board lists in Table 4, checked Sept. 29, 2026. The route CSV preserves every counted origin and its primary source.

A license you got by reciprocity may not travel again

Some boards won't let you chain routes. Massachusetts accepts New Hampshire licenses only if you passed New Hampshire's exam; a New Hampshire license you got through reciprocity or endorsement doesn't count (Massachusetts application requirements). Arkansas says a reciprocated license can't be reciprocated again (Arkansas DLL).

What if there is no reciprocity agreement?

You may still have a route. Alaska and Montana review qualifying out-of-state licenses, Colorado endorses licenses earned on its code edition, and Florida and Nevada offer contractor endorsement. Vermont also has a separate three-year good-standing endorsement route. The destination may require an exam, waive a particular exam, or review an equivalent credential. (Primary sources below)

Table 7. Alternatives to a formal reciprocal agreement

Source: board pages and rules linked in the table, checked Sept. 29, 2026. Florida's matrix has dated exam determinations but no overall revision date; they are not new 2026 examination findings. These summaries do not replace the exact application conditions.

When your destination still wants its exam, don't guess the code edition. Check its current exam bulletin; NEC adoption by state explains why the code used on job sites may differ from the exam reference. If the exam is a journeyman test, our free journeyman electrician exam guide has 25 original practice questions with explained answers and a four-week plan. For master-level tests, start with the master electrician exam prep guide.

What changed in 2024–2026?

New Hampshire's HB 594 application program began May 3, 2024; Alaska began accepting journeyman applications without mutual agreements on Aug. 8, 2025; and Georgia ended incoming electrical-contractor reciprocity in May 2026. Louisiana also replaced its previous agreement policy in October 2024. Keep policy dates separate from document and page-update dates. (Primary sources below)

Table 8. Dated changes found in this review

Source: board pages linked in the table, checked Sept. 29, 2026.

Old links also linger. The former New Hampshire requirements URL returned 404 during this check; the current applications page points to the qualifying-jurisdiction table used here. A failed old link does not prove an agreement ended. When two readable official pages disagree, show both and ask the board which one it applies.

What do boards check before they approve reciprocity?

Many of the selected named-list routes require a license you earned by passing a state exam and have held for about a year. Several add score floors, hour minimums, one-time-only rules, or bans on grandfathered licenses. New Hampshire's table instead states one year of experience in the requested category. (Board conditions below)

Table 9. Conditions posted by the 17 list-publishing boards

Source: the board pages and applications linked in each row, checked Sept. 29, 2026. “—” means no fee is reported here, not that applying is free. Fee components and license terms differ, so these are not all-in cost comparisons. Continuing education (CE) means education required to keep a license.

State-by-state reciprocity details

Alabama

Alabama's board posts a reciprocity application for electrical contractors, and applicants still take Alabama's Business and Law exam. Its application fee is $315, effective February 14, 2026. We didn't compile an inbound journeyman list. Going the other way, Texas names Alabama on both its journeyman and master lists; New Hampshire's checked table does not.

Journeyman: Inbound journey list not compiled. Master/supervising/contractor: Electrical Contractor reciprocity application; Business & Law exam remains; $315. Source: Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, Reciprocity Application; Texas TDLR, Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Alaska

Alaska still posts its 13-state journeyman agreement list, but since August 8, 2025 it also takes journeyman applications from any U.S. state or jurisdiction without a mutual agreement, if Alaska finds that state's rules substantially similar. You need a license held for one full year. No Alaska exam is required on this route, and the fee is $250 ($50 application plus $200 for a two-year certificate).

Journeyman: Any U.S. state with substantially similar rules (since Aug 8, 2025); older 13-state agreement list still posted. Master/supervising/contractor: No master license; the Electrical Administrator license is separate. Source: Alaska DOLWD, Reciprocal Electrician Journeyman License; Alaska FAQ; Alaska licensing requirements (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (13): Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming.

Arizona

Arizona's Registrar of Contractors handles electrical contractor licensing. It says there is no direct reciprocity, but a qualifying party with a comparable exam-earned license held within the preceding five years can request a trade-exam and experience waiver. Arizona's Statutes and Rules exam still applies. This contractor route does not establish a worker credential.

Journeyman: Worker route not covered by the contractor source. Master/supervising/contractor: Comparable exam-earned license within preceding five years can support a waiver request; Arizona SRE remains. Source: Arizona ROC, Applying for a License (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Arkansas

Arkansas names 17 states for journeyman reciprocity, tied with Wyoming for the longest list in this comparison. Its master section disagrees with itself: the table lists Iowa, Oregon and Texas, but the note below it names Oregon and North Dakota. It also says a listed master usually reciprocates only as a journeyman, and a license you got by reciprocity can't be reciprocated again.

Journeyman: 17 states. Master/supervising/contractor: Board page conflicts (table: IA, OR, TX; note: OR, ND). Source: Arkansas DLL, Electrical Inspection and Licensing (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (17): Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

California

California doesn't waive its electrician certification exam for out-of-state licenses; the state checks whether your experience lets you sit for it. Contractor (C-10) licensing is separate: CSLB lists Arizona C-11, K-11 and L-11 for C-10 trade-exam waiver review. A contractor waiver does not waive an individual electrician's certification exam.

Journeyman: Out-of-state license does not waive electrician certification examination. Master/supervising/contractor: CSLB lists Arizona C-11/K-11/L-11 for C-10 trade-exam waiver review; other requirements remain. Source: California DIR, Electrician Certification FAQ; California CSLB, Reciprocal Classifications List (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Colorado

Colorado follows the National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA) bylaws and names 14 journeyman states. It also endorses other state-issued licenses earned by testing on the National Electrical Code (NEC) edition Colorado uses. Grandfathered licenses don't qualify.

Journeyman: 14 origins plus an endorsement route. Master/supervising/contractor: Individual master endorsement available; no separate master partner list compiled. Source: Colorado State Electrical Board, Applications and Forms (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (14): Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming.

Connecticut

Connecticut says it has no reciprocal agreements. It does review equivalent out-of-state licenses for journeyperson and contractor applications, but the examination still applies. New Hampshire's table names Connecticut in its journey category and explicitly names Connecticut Electrical Contractor in its master category.

Journeyman: No reciprocal agreements; equivalency review with examination. Master/supervising/contractor: Out-of-state contractor equivalency review with examination. Source: Connecticut DCP, Electrical License; New Hampshire OPLC, qualifying jurisdictions — Electricians’ Board (Plc 313.24) (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Delaware

Delaware lets holders of a current out-of-state license of the same type apply for master or limited-license reciprocity review. The exact class, experience and verification rules still apply; a Pennsylvania municipal-only license goes through the examination route. We didn't compile every Delaware journeyperson pathway. New Hampshire's table names Delaware for both destination categories without spelling out every qualifying origin title.

Journeyman: Journey route not compiled. Master/supervising/contractor: Same-type current out-of-state master/limited license may support reciprocity review; exact class conditions apply. Source: Delaware DPR, Electrician License — Master and Limited classes; New Hampshire OPLC, qualifying jurisdictions — Electricians’ Board (Plc 313.24) (checked Sep 29, 2026).

District of Columbia

We didn't compile every D.C. reciprocity route. D.C. law allows a journey examination waiver based on a qualifying national organization's journeyman certification, the required examination and good-standing conditions — not union membership alone. Maryland lists D.C. master licenses as an origin.

Journeyman: Qualifying national-organization certification can support a journey examination waiver. Master/supervising/contractor: Incoming master route not compiled. Source: District of Columbia Code §47-2853.92; Maryland Department of Labor, Electricians — How to Apply (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Florida

Florida offers endorsement rather than formal reciprocal agreements to electrical contractors. One route is for people who've held a similar qualifying license for at least 10 years; application timing and Florida course requirements still apply. Another is an exam matrix: Florida treats California C-10, Georgia Class II Unrestricted with Low Voltage Unlimited, and North Carolina Unlimited as full matches for its Unlimited Electrical Contractor exam, and gives partial credit to Colorado and Texas master technical exams and some business exams. These are exam comparisons, not approvals to work. Check the local jurisdiction for a journeyman credential.

Journeyman: Check the local jurisdiction for journey credentials. Master/supervising/contractor: Contractor endorsement: ten-year route or class-specific exam comparison. Source: Florida ECLB, Ten-Year Endorsement; Florida ECLB, Electrical Endorsements Exams Comparison (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Georgia

Georgia's electrical-contractor board now says it does not offer licensure by reciprocity, effective May 2026. That does not bar an ordinary license application. South Carolina still lists Georgia's Unrestricted Electrical exam for its own contractor waiver, so the destination matters.

Journeyman: Worker route not covered by this contractor source. Master/supervising/contractor: No electrical-contractor reciprocity since May 2026. Source: Georgia Board of Electrical Contractors FAQ; South Carolina CLB, Technical Exam Waiver Agreements (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Hawaii

Hawaii's posted electrician/plumber FAQ says it has no reciprocal agreements and applicants must meet Hawaii's licensing and examination requirements. That FAQ is dated July 2018; the June 2026 application separately gives the current application route. Hawaii calls its higher individual electrical class Supervising Electrician, not Master Electrician. Contractor licensing is separate.

Journeyman: Individual electrician reciprocity not offered in the posted FAQ. Master/supervising/contractor: Individual supervising electrician follows Hawaii qualifications/examination; contractor route not compiled. Source: Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers, FAQ; Hawaii PVL, Electrician and Plumber Application (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Idaho

Idaho's Electrical Board lists journeyman, master and contractor credentials and links its application and exam guidance. We did not establish a complete incoming reciprocal-state list from those pages. Idaho is named on 11 of the 17 journey lists in this reference; that says nothing by itself about the reverse direction.

Journeyman: Incoming partner list not compiled; use Electrical Board application guidance. Master/supervising/contractor: Incoming master/contractor route not compiled. Source: Idaho DOPL, Electrical Board; Idaho DOPL, Electrical Program Information and Exams (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Illinois

Illinois handles electrical licensing locally. State law lets municipalities require electrical-contractor registration, but says a contractor registered in one municipality cannot be required to register or pay that registration fee again in another. That is not a state-to-state journeyman license. Check the city where you'll work.

Journeyman: Check the municipality. Master/supervising/contractor: Municipal contractor registration rules apply; not a state-to-state journey route. Source: Illinois General Assembly, 65 ILCS 5/11-33-1 (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Indiana

Indiana licensing is local. Some counties, like Allen County, have their own reciprocity rules for contractors.

Journeyman: Check the local jurisdiction. Master/supervising/contractor: Allen County publishes a local contractor reciprocity route; other locations may differ. Source: Allen County, Indiana, Reciprocation (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Iowa

Iowa names 13 states for its Journeyman Class A license and needs a state exam score of 70% or better. Its higher-license section has a catch: masters from Colorado, Montana and New Hampshire, plus Oklahoma electrical contractors, land as Iowa journeymen, not masters. Its additional Alaska-master entry conflicts with Alaska's statement that it issues no electrical master license. The file keeps that conflict separate from the four usable higher-to-journey mappings.

Journeyman: 13 journey origins. Master/supervising/contractor: Eight master-destination origins, four valid higher-to-journey mappings, one Alaska-master source conflict. Source: Iowa Electrical Examining Board, Reciprocal Licensing Agreements; Alaska DOLWD, Mechanical Inspection FAQ (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (13): Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Named origins for Iowa Master Class A (8): Arkansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Kansas

Kansas licenses through cities and counties. State law lets covered Kansas jurisdictions accept each other's standard exam results, but that's inside Kansas only.

Journeyman: Qualifying Kansas standard-exam credentials recognized across covered local jurisdictions. Master/supervising/contractor: Local master credentials subject to the statutory exam/experience rules. Source: Kansas Revisor of Statutes, K.S.A. 12-1526 (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Kentucky

Kentucky's reciprocity rule requires the applicable state agreement, a copy of the current license and a good-standing letter. Electrical-contractor applicants also need the required insurance. We did not establish a complete partner-state list. Kentucky is not in the checked New Hampshire qualifying-jurisdiction table.

Journeyman: Agreement-specific reciprocity; exact partners not compiled. Master/supervising/contractor: Agreement, license verification, good standing and contractor insurance requirements. Source: Kentucky LRC, 815 KAR 35:060 (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Louisiana

Louisiana's contractor board replaced its earlier reciprocal agreements on October 23, 2024 with a policy recognizing qualifying examinations the applicant actually passed. A waiver, grandfathered license or other exemption is not proof of that exam. Going the other way, Texas accepts a qualifying Louisiana state contractor license toward its master license, but only for Louisiana residents.

Journeyman: Worker route not covered by the contractor source. Master/supervising/contractor: Recognition of qualifying examinations actually passed replaced earlier agreements October 23, 2024. Source: Louisiana LSLBC, Reciprocity policy change; Texas TDLR, Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Maine

Maine's journeyman page names six states: New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming. Its FAQ instead names twelve. The master page names New Hampshire and Vermont; the FAQ also names Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We left these conflicting lists out of the comparison totals. We did not contact the board or resolve the conflict; check which list it applies before you pay a fee.

Journeyman: Class page names six; FAQ names twelve — unresolved source conflict. Master/supervising/contractor: Class page names NH/VT; FAQ adds MA/RI — unresolved source conflict. Source: Maine Electricians’ Examining Board, Journeyman license; Maine Electricians’ Examining Board, Master license; Maine Electricians’ Examining Board, FAQ (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Maryland

Maryland describes a Virginia journeyperson route, a local-examination route, and master routes for Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and D.C. licenses. The same page also says there are no current provisions to reciprocate an out-of-state journeyperson license. That general journey statement conflicts with the specific Virginia instructions; it is not a general ban on master reciprocity. We did not include Maryland in the 17-list comparison.

Journeyman: Virginia and local-examination routes; general out-of-state journey statement conflicts. Master/supervising/contractor: Master routes for DE/VA/WV/DC and qualifying local licenses. Source: Maryland Department of Labor, Electricians — How to Apply (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Massachusetts

Massachusetts accepts only New Hampshire licenses on its reciprocal route, and only if you earned them by passing New Hampshire's exam. A New Hampshire license you got by reciprocity or endorsement doesn't count. Masters also need a Massachusetts journeyman license or a concurrent reciprocal journey application and the 150-hour master program. Application fees are $208 for journey and $310 for master.

Journeyman: NH only, earned through NH examination; $208 application. Master/supervising/contractor: NH exam-earned master; MA journey or concurrent application plus 150-hour program; $310. Source: Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians, Reciprocity application (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (1): New Hampshire.

Named origins for Master (1): New Hampshire. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Michigan

Michigan says it has no reciprocity with any state.

Journeyman: No reciprocity; out-of-state qualifications reviewed for Michigan licensing. Master/supervising/contractor: No reciprocity; contractor license requires a responsible Michigan master. Source: Michigan LARA, Electrical Examination and Licensing (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Minnesota

Minnesota names 9 journeyworker states and 4 master states. Your license must be earned by a state-level exam and held a year, and you can't use this route if you failed Minnesota's exam for that class or a higher class. The application also has license-history exclusions and a $50 application fee; the required license fee is due after approval.

Journeyman: 9 states. Master/supervising/contractor: 4 states (IA, ND, SD, NE). Source: Minnesota DLI, Electrical License Reciprocity; Minnesota application (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (9): Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming.

Named origins for Class A Master (4): Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Mississippi

Mississippi licenses contractors, not journeymen. It waives its trade exam for some contractors from Alabama, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee, and accepts qualifying Louisiana exam results. The Mississippi Law and Business exam is still required.

Journeyman: Worker route not covered by the contractor source. Master/supervising/contractor: Electrical trade-exam waivers for qualifying AL/NC/OH/SC/TN credentials and Louisiana exam recognition; Business & Law remains. Source: Mississippi State Board of Contractors, Reciprocity (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Missouri

Missouri licenses electricians locally and offers an optional statewide contractor license. The reviewed board FAQ does not establish a current approved incoming partner list; we did not infer one from its invitation to request an agreement.

Journeyman: Check the local jurisdiction. Master/supervising/contractor: Optional statewide contractor license; approved incoming partner list not established by the reviewed FAQ. Source: Missouri OSEC, Contractor FAQ (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Montana

Montana reviews substantial equivalency. Your active, unrestricted license must have required an exam plus one of the application's qualifying training or experience routes: apprenticeship, appropriate union/trade training, 8,000 practical hours, or 20,000 maintenance hours including 8,000 practical hours. The application fee is $190. We did not compile a separate master route.

Journeyman: Substantial-equivalency review; exam-earned active unrestricted license and qualifying training/experience; $190. Master/supervising/contractor: Incoming master route not compiled. Source: Montana State Electrical Board, Journeyman application (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Nebraska

Nebraska names 13 journeyman states and 4 contractor states. You need a state exam score of 75% or better and a year on the license, and you only get to reciprocate once: let the Nebraska license lapse and you'll have to test.

Journeyman: 13 states. Master/supervising/contractor: 4 states for Electrical Contractor (IA, MN, SD, TX). Source: Nebraska State Electrical Division, Reciprocal Information (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (13): Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming.

Named origins for Electrical Contractor (4): Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Texas. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Nevada

Nevada's contractor endorsement route needs an active license held for four years with the same qualified individual. Nevada waives its trade exam only when the other state's exam is equivalent; the Business and Law exam remains on this route. For C-2 Electrical, the Florida and West Virginia entries do not waive the trade exam.

Journeyman: Worker route not covered by the contractor source. Master/supervising/contractor: Four years with same qualifying individual; trade-exam waiver only if equivalent; Business & Law remains. Source: Nevada State Contractors Board, Licensure by Endorsement (checked Sep 29, 2026).

New Hampshire

New Hampshire's qualifying-jurisdiction table names 11 origins for journeyman and 10 for master. The master row explicitly maps Connecticut Electrical Contractor; it does not specify every other origin credential's title. You need an active license in good standing and one year of experience in the requested category. The May 3, 2024 date is the program start, not a date proving when each origin was added. The current applications page links this table; the former requirements URL returned 404 during this check.

Journeyman: 11 origins in the OPLC qualifying-jurisdiction table. Master/supervising/contractor: 10 origins; CT is explicitly Electrical Contractor; other exact origin titles need checking. Source: New Hampshire OPLC, qualifying jurisdictions — Electricians’ Board (Plc 313.24); New Hampshire OPLC, Electricians’ Applications (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (11): Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington.

Named origins for Master Electrician (10): Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

New Jersey

New Jersey's board says it has no reciprocity with another state. Its contractor license and qualified-journeyman registration are not a statewide master license. New Hampshire names New Jersey under its journey and master destination categories; that does not create a New Jersey credential called Master or establish the precise origin-class match.

Journeyman: No reciprocity stated in the Board FAQ. Master/supervising/contractor: No reciprocal agreements; New Jersey does not issue a statewide master license under this board. Source: New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, FAQ; New Hampshire OPLC, qualifying jurisdictions — Electricians’ Board (Plc 313.24) (checked Sep 29, 2026).

New Mexico

New Mexico names 10 states, and only for its EE-98J journeyman certificate. You apply through PSI with a $75 fee.

Journeyman: 10 origins for EE-98J only; $75 through PSI. Master/supervising/contractor: No separate master-destination list compiled. Source: New Mexico RLD, Electrical Bureau — reciprocal journeyman notice (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (10): Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming.

New York

New York licenses electricians locally. New York City, for example, runs its own master and special electrician exams.

Journeyman: Check the local jurisdiction. Master/supervising/contractor: NYC has its own master/special electrician licensing and examinations. Source: New York City DOB, Obtain a Master and Special Electrician License (checked Sep 29, 2026).

North Carolina

North Carolina's electrical-contractor board names 10 origin boards: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The specific agreement determines the same or equivalent contractor classification and application conditions. Going the other way, Texas lists North Carolina for its master route; check the exact qualifying North Carolina contractor credential.

Journeyman: Worker route not covered by this contractor source. Master/supervising/contractor: Ten named contractor origin boards; agreement-specific class and application requirements. Source: North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Reciprocity; Texas TDLR, Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License (checked Sep 29, 2026).

North Dakota

North Dakota names 13 journeyman states and 3 master states. It checks your hours (8,000 for journeyman, 10,000 for master) and wants an 8-hour North Dakota code class if your home state has no continuing education. Fail North Dakota's exam and you lose this route.

Journeyman: 13 states. Master/supervising/contractor: 3 states (IA, MN, SD). Source: North Dakota State Electrical Board, Reciprocal License Agreements & Requirements (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (13): Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming.

Named origins for Master (3): Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Ohio

Ohio's state contractor statute allows licensure without its examination through a qualifying written reciprocity agreement and equivalent licensing requirements. We did not compile a complete Ohio partner list. Texas lists Ohio for its master destination, but the TDLR table does not name the exact Ohio origin credential; it is not a source for an invented statewide Ohio Master license.

Journeyman: Worker route not covered by the contractor reciprocity statute. Master/supervising/contractor: Written-agreement contractor reciprocity under ORC 4740.08; exact partners not compiled. Source: Ohio Revised Code §4740.08; Texas TDLR, Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Oklahoma

Oklahoma names 10 journeyman states. Grandfathered licenses don't qualify, and you need a year on the license. The list page was last updated in March 2024.

Journeyman: 10 journey origins. Master/supervising/contractor: No separate master-destination list compiled. Source: Oklahoma CIB, Guidelines for Electrical License Through Reciprocity (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (10): Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming.

Oregon

Oregon names 7 states for its General Journeyman (J) license and 2 for its General Supervising (S) license. The 576 classroom and 8,000 supervised-hour requirements described here apply to J. S is a separate individual supervising credential; do not use the J row as its complete qualification rule. Its application fee is $100. Page 1 bars a failed Oregon exam for that class in the past two years; page 4 asks you to state that you have not applied for or taken it during that time. The wording differs. Check with BCD before signing when that difference affects you.

Journeyman: Seven origins for General Journeyman (J). Master/supervising/contractor: Two origins for General Supervising (S): Arkansas and Utah; individual credential, not contractor authority. Source: Oregon BCD, Reciprocal Licenses; Oregon BCD, Reciprocal Electrical License Application (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (7): Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

Named origins for General Supervising Electrician (S) (2): Arkansas, Utah. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license. Some cities, like Philadelphia, license their own.

Journeyman: Check the municipality. Master/supervising/contractor: Electrical trade licensing is local; other business registration rules are separate. Source: Pennsylvania DLI, Contractor Licensing (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Rhode Island

Rhode Island reviews out-of-state licenses as part of an application, but that isn't an automatic exam waiver.

Journeyman: Out-of-state license verification is part of the examination application. Master/supervising/contractor: Contractor examination/application requirements; no automatic waiver established by this source. Source: Rhode Island DLT, Electrician Application Instructions (checked Sep 29, 2026).

South Carolina

South Carolina's commercial-contractor waiver list identifies the exact accepted technical exams. It includes Georgia Unrestricted Electrical and Reading, Pennsylvania's Mechanical/Electrical exam, among other entries. Reading is a local jurisdiction, not statewide Pennsylvania reciprocity. The South Carolina Commercial Contractors Business, Law and Project Management exam and other license requirements remain.

Journeyman: No worker route compiled in the commercial-contractor source. Master/supervising/contractor: Technical exam waivers by exact exam/class; Business, Law and Project Management examination remains. Source: South Carolina CLB, Technical Exam Waiver Agreements (checked Sep 29, 2026).

South Dakota

South Dakota names 14 journeyman states and 11 states whose master or contractor licenses can become a South Dakota Electrical Contractor license. Your license must be earned by exam and active for a year.

Journeyman: 14 states. Master/supervising/contractor: 11 states for Electrical Contractor. Source: South Dakota Electrical Commission, Reciprocal Licensing Agreements (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (14): Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming.

Named origins for Electrical Contractor (11): Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Tennessee

Tennessee has a Limited Licensed Electrician program and contractor licenses. Its contractor document lists electrical CE trade-exam waivers for qualifying Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia licenses, plus the relevant NASCLA examination. Business and Law still applies to CE. This contractor waiver cannot be used for an LLE application.

Journeyman: No journey route compiled in the contractor source. Master/supervising/contractor: Electrical CE trade-exam waivers exist; Business & Law remains; waiver excludes LLE. Source: Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, Trade Exam Waiver (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Texas

Texas names 10 journeyman states and 7 master states, and only 4 states appear on both lists. Fees are $30 for journeyman and $45 for master. You need a passed state exam, a year on the license, and Texas's hour minimums.

Journeyman: 10 states. Master/supervising/contractor: 7 states (AL, AR, IA, LA, NE, NC, OH). Source: Texas TDLR, Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (10): Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming.

Named origins for Master Electrician (7): Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Louisiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Utah

Utah's journeyman endorsement page links a published equivalency map and requires license verification for the equivalent-license route. Utah is named on 4 of the 17 journey lists in this reference. That origin count is not a count of Utah's own incoming endorsement routes.

Journeyman: Endorsement with a published equivalency map. Master/supervising/contractor: Incoming master/contractor route not compiled. Source: Utah DOPL, Journeyman Electrician (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Vermont

Vermont has a separate endorsement route for a master or journeyman with three years of good-standing licensure in another U.S. jurisdiction, under 26 V.S.A. §906(b)(2). It also has an agreement-based route under subsection (b)(1). Arkansas and New Hampshire name Vermont in the selected journey lists.

Journeyman: Separate three-year good-standing endorsement route and agreement-based reciprocity. Master/supervising/contractor: Master has the same separate three-year endorsement route. Source: Vermont Statutes, 26 V.S.A. §906 (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Virginia

Virginia's tradesmen agreement document lists D.C., Kentucky and West Virginia for journey electrical credentials and describes separate master and contractor mappings. For example, Alabama Electrical Contractor maps to Virginia Master Electrical Tradesman for examination reciprocity. The agreement terms and out-of-state board verification still apply. Virginia is not in the checked New Hampshire table; Maryland separately describes its Virginia journeyperson route.

Journeyman: Tradesmen agreement list includes DC/KY/WV journey credentials. Master/supervising/contractor: Class-specific master and contractor examination agreements; board verification required. Source: Virginia DPOR, Tradesmen reciprocal agreements; Maryland Department of Labor, Electricians — How to Apply (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Washington

Washington has one named electrical agreement: qualifying Oregon General Journeyman (J) or General Supervising (S) licensees can apply for Washington 01 General Journey Level certification. J has specific apprenticeship and classroom conditions; S has a separate Oregon-examination condition. Prior Washington 01 certification and a recent failed Washington exam can block this route. Other electrical specialties are not covered by this agreement.

Journeyman: Oregon J or S into Washington 01 only, subject to exact training/exam rules. Master/supervising/contractor: No master-destination agreement on the reviewed page. Source: Washington L&I, Electrician — reciprocity with Oregon (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (1): Oregon.

West Virginia

West Virginia's §29-3B-4(d) provides for the same or equivalent license class without a written examination when the applicant's qualifications show safe, competent work, all licenses are in good standing and the required fee is paid. We did not turn that review into a list of guaranteed state-to-state matches. Maryland separately lists West Virginia master licenses; New Hampshire's checked table does not list West Virginia.

Journeyman: Equivalent-class review without written exam under §29-3B-4(d), subject to qualifications and good standing. Master/supervising/contractor: Same statutory review applies to the appropriate master class. Source: West Virginia Code §29-3B-4(d); Maryland Department of Labor, Electricians — How to Apply (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Wisconsin

Wisconsin accepts Iowa and New Hampshire journey licenses earned by state exam on its reciprocal route, and only Iowa master licenses on the master route. The license must be valid, unexpired and held continuously for at least one year. An Iowa journeyman license is not the credential for Wisconsin master reciprocity.

Journeyman: Iowa/NH journey licenses, state exam, continuous year. Master/supervising/contractor: Iowa master only, state exam, continuous year. Source: Wisconsin DSPS, Journeyman Electrician — Reciprocity; Wisconsin DSPS, Master Electrician — Reciprocity (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (2): Iowa, New Hampshire.

Named origins for Master Electrician (1): Iowa. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

Wyoming

Wyoming names 17 journeyman states and 3 master states. It's strict: 70% (journeyman) or 75% (master) exam scores, Wyoming's own hour and classroom minimums, 16 hours of continuing education every three years (including eight code hours), no grandfathered licenses, and you only get to reciprocate once. Fees are $100 and $200; a card surcharge is separate.

Journeyman: 17 states. Master/supervising/contractor: 3 states (ID, SD, IA). Source: Wyoming State Fire Marshal, Electrical Licensing (checked Sep 29, 2026).

Named journey origins (17): Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah.

Named origins for Master Electrician (3): Idaho, Iowa, South Dakota. Exact origin credentials and conditions remain separate from these state names.

How we built this

On Sept. 29, 2026, we read the official licensing pages, application documents and rules cited beside the records. We recorded the origins each selected list names, its destination class and its stated conditions. One source-list entry means one destination naming one origin for one destination category; it is not an approval or proof that every credential from that origin qualifies.

The fixed comparison uses the 17 journey-level lists in Table 4: 175 entries. Eleven of those destinations have separately compiled master, contractor or supervising lists with 54 counted entries. Their matching journey lists have 110 entries. The paired total is 54 ÷ 110 = 49.1%, which we describe as about half. A state can appear on several destination lists, so these totals are not counts of unique U.S. states.

This is not a census of every U.S. licensing path. Other routes described in the directory — such as Virginia's agreements, Vermont's endorsement route and contractor exam waivers — are outside the fixed 17-list comparison. We did not add broad endorsement rules as if each automatically created 50 state-to-state matches. New Hampshire's program start date is not the date each origin entered its table.

The route file has 237 records: 175 journey-list entries, 54 counted master/contractor/supervising entries, four valid Iowa higher-to-journey mappings excluded only from master-destination counts, and four records documenting conflicts. Those four conflicts are Arkansas's three master-table entries and Iowa's Alaska-master wording. The 51-row directory covers every state and D.C.; detailed incoming coverage varies and is stated in each row.

Maine's class pages and FAQ disagree, and Maryland's general journey statement conflicts with its specific Virginia instructions. Oregon's reciprocal application also uses different recent-exam wording on pages 1 and 4. We describe both rather than put either into the 17-list totals. We did not contact any board, run a survey or examine approval outcomes. We ran local scripts to compare the transcribed origin sets, recalculate the tables and regenerate the charts and CSVs. We did not test or deploy the proposed website lookup.

To reproduce the findings:

1. Journey counts: keep class_level = Journeyman and counted_in_analysis = Yes. Count distinct origin_code within each destination_code; there are 175 rows across 17 destinations.
2. Paired class gap: take only the 11 destinations in the class-comparison file. Sum their journey counts (110). For the other side, keep class_level = Master/contractor and counted_in_analysis = Yes (54). Oregon's source-native destination is General Supervising (S).
3. Origin frequency: using the 175 journey entries, count distinct destinations naming each origin. Include all 51 directory origins, filling absent counts with zero: 27 nonzero, 24 zero. Nine origins appear on one or two lists.
4. List direction: restrict both ends to the selected 17 destinations; form each unordered pair once. There are 74 pairs: 62 with entries in both selected documents and 12 with a missing reverse entry. Do not infer the legal absence of a reverse route.
5. Texas: compare the two exact origin sets: 10 + 7 − 4 shared = 13 distinct origins.

Every source-list record keeps its source URL, source date where shown, check date and mapping status. Stable row IDs are retained; gaps are not missing CSV records. The downloadable audit-recompute.py independently checks the shared counts and the embedded datasets against the final CSVs.

What this data does and doesn't show

It shows the routes and list memberships stated in the cited sources, by class, as checked Sept. 29, 2026. It doesn't show whether you'll be approved, how long approval takes, or whether a city or county will also want its own registration.

The directory covers all 50 states and D.C., but the named-pair dataset covers only the selected lists and retained exceptions described in the method. We haven't compiled every incoming route or every exact origin credential; those limits are shown beside the relevant entries. A state missing from a list isn't a ban and does not by itself mean a new exam is required. Some official pages disagree. Confirm the destination's exact class and current application conditions before paying a fee. This page is general information, not legal advice.

How to cite this page

Castleport Test Prep Editorial Team. "Electrical License Reciprocity by State and License Class (2026)." Castleport Research, Castleport Test Prep. Sources checked Sept. 29, 2026. https://castleporttestprep.com/research/electrical-license-reciprocity-by-state/

To cite one state, add its anchor, like #texas or #new-hampshire.

You may reuse Castleport Test Prep's original compilation, chart design and calculations with credit to Castleport Test Prep. Underlying board text, documents, facts and other third-party material keep their own attribution and applicable terms; we do not grant rights to material we do not own.

Download the data

All three main files are free. No email, no form. Each row carries its source and check date. The route file distinguishes source-list records, usable lower-class mappings and unresolved conflicts.

• Source-list records (237 rows): Download the routes CSV
• State summary (51 rows): Download the state summary CSV
• Class comparison (11 rows): Download the class comparison CSV

For the exact displayed subsets, download the journey-list lengths, all 51 origin counts, list mismatches with both sources, and Texas class overlap. Recalculate the results.

Frequently asked questions

What states have reciprocity for electrical licenses?

At least 17 state boards publish lists of states whose journeyman licenses they accept: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Alaska and Montana also review licenses from other states. Use the route finder to check your pair, and Table 4 for these selected lists and their sources. They are not every route in the U.S.

Can I use my electrician license in another state?

Not by itself. You still apply to the destination authority. A qualifying license may support a reciprocal application or review, but a named state alone does not settle the exact class or exam requirements. Published conditions.

Does a master electrician license transfer to another state?

The published lists are shorter in this comparison: 54 master, contractor or supervising entries versus 110 journey entries across 11 paired boards. That does not measure approval rates. Some exact higher-license mappings lead only to a journey credential, as in Iowa. Paired counts; Iowa's classes.

Which state accepts the most out-of-state electrician licenses?

Arkansas and Wyoming tie at 17 named origins among the 17 selected journey lists. New Hampshire names 11 journey and 10 master origins. This compares published list length, not all possible routes or the number of approved applicants. Each board's list.

Does Texas have electrical license reciprocity?

Yes. Texas names 10 states for journeyman licenses and 7 for master licenses; fees are $30 and $45. You need a passed state exam, a year on the license and Texas's hour minimums (TDLR).

Does Florida have electrical license reciprocity?

Florida uses endorsement for contractors rather than formal reciprocal agreements. It has a ten-year route and treats California C-10, Georgia Class II with Low Voltage Unlimited, and North Carolina Unlimited exams as full exam matches for Unlimited Electrical Contractor. Each application still has its own conditions; local journey credentials are separate. Ten-year route; Exam matrix.

Does California accept out-of-state electrician licenses?

Not as a substitute for its individual electrician exam. California doesn't waive that certification exam for an out-of-state license. Its separate contractor C-10 trade-exam waiver list is a different program. DIR certification FAQ; CSLB classification list.

Does Georgia have electrical reciprocity?

No incoming electrical-contractor reciprocity: Georgia's board says it stopped offering that route effective May 2026. An ordinary Georgia application is still a separate question. Board FAQ.

Can I get a license by reciprocity and then use it somewhere else?

Not on every route. Massachusetts requires the original New Hampshire examination for its reciprocal route, and Arkansas says a reciprocated license can't be reciprocated again. Check the next destination rather than treating the new license as a fresh exam-earned credential. Massachusetts; Arkansas.

Is there a national electrician license?

No single national electrician license is created by these agreements. NERA is an alliance, not a nationwide work license; destination states still issue their own credentials. Its 2025 meeting report counted 19 member states. That dated count is not a new September 2026 membership check. Minnesota DLI CCLD Review newsletter, Winter 2025.

Sources

All sources below were read for the stated claims on September 29, 2026. A check date is not a policy effective date.

1. New Hampshire OPLC, qualifying jurisdictions — Electricians’ Board (Plc 313.24) — Program effective May 3, 2024; list has no separate date; checked Sep 29, 2026.
2. Alaska DOLWD, Reciprocal Electrician Journeyman License — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
3. Alaska DOLWD, Mechanical Inspection FAQ — Route effective August 8, 2025; checked Sep 29, 2026.
4. Alaska DOLWD, license requirements — 8 AAC 90.111 — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
5. Arkansas DLL, Electrical Inspection and Licensing — Whole page modified September 24, 2026; not an agreement effective date; checked Sep 29, 2026.
6. Colorado State Electrical Board, Applications and Forms — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
7. Iowa Electrical Examining Board, Reciprocal Licensing Agreements — January 29, 2026; checked Sep 29, 2026.
8. Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians, Reciprocity application — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
9. Minnesota DLI, Electrical License Reciprocity — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
10. Minnesota DLI, Individual Electrical License Reciprocity Application — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
11. Nebraska State Electrical Division, Reciprocal Information — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
12. New Mexico RLD, Electrical Bureau — reciprocal journeyman notice — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
13. North Dakota State Electrical Board, Reciprocal License Agreements & Requirements — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
14. Oklahoma CIB, Guidelines for Electrical License Through Reciprocity — Page modified March 21, 2024; checked Sep 29, 2026.
15. Oregon BCD, Reciprocal Licenses — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
16. Oregon BCD, Reciprocal Electrical License Application — Rev. 8/25/COM; checked Sep 29, 2026.
17. South Dakota Electrical Commission, Reciprocal Licensing Agreements — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
18. Texas TDLR, Transfer Your Out-of-State Electrician License — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
19. Washington L&I, Electrician — reciprocity with Oregon — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
20. Wisconsin DSPS, Journeyman Electrician — Reciprocity — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
21. Wisconsin DSPS, Master Electrician — Reciprocity — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
22. Wyoming State Fire Marshal, Electrical Licensing — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
23. Montana State Electrical Board, Journeyman application — Rev. July 22, 2024; checked Sep 29, 2026.
24. Georgia Board of Electrical Contractors FAQ — Reciprocity ended May 2026; checked Sep 29, 2026.
25. Florida ECLB, Electrical Endorsements Exams Comparison — No overall revision date; dated row determinations from 1998–2020; checked Sep 29, 2026.
26. Florida ECLB, Ten-Year Endorsement — Updated March 23, 2026; checked Sep 29, 2026.
27. Nevada State Contractors Board, Licensure by Endorsement — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
28. Minnesota DLI CCLD Review newsletter, Winter 2025 — corroborates NERA's 19-member count and Minnesota's Aug. 26–28, 2025 meeting dates. The original Board of Electricity Attachment C, listed in the Jan. 15, 2026 meeting minutes, was not available at its former PDF URL when checked Sep. 29, 2026.
29. Maine Electricians’ Examining Board, Journeyman license — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
30. Maine Electricians’ Examining Board, Master license — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
31. Maine Electricians’ Examining Board, FAQ — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
32. Maryland Department of Labor, Electricians — How to Apply — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
33. Hawaii PVL, Electrician and Plumber Application — June 2026 application; checked Sep 29, 2026.
34. Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers, FAQ — Updated July 2018; still served by agency; checked Sep 29, 2026.
35. Michigan LARA, Electrical Examination and Licensing — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
36. California DIR, Electrician Certification FAQ — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
37. California CSLB, Reciprocal Classifications List — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
38. Utah DOPL, Journeyman Electrician — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
39. Rhode Island DLT, Electrician Application Instructions — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
40. Mississippi State Board of Contractors, Reciprocity — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
41. Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, Reciprocity Application — Fee effective February 14, 2026; posted August 2026; checked Sep 29, 2026.
42. Arizona ROC, Applying for a License — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
43. Idaho DOPL, Electrical Board — Page modified August 28, 2026; checked Sep 29, 2026.
44. Idaho DOPL, Electrical Program Information and Exams — Page modified August 5, 2026; checked Sep 29, 2026.
45. Connecticut DCP, Electrical License — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
46. Delaware DPR, Electrician License — Master and Limited classes — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
47. District of Columbia Code §47-2853.92 — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
48. Illinois General Assembly, 65 ILCS 5/11-33-1 — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
49. Allen County, Indiana, Reciprocation — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
50. Kansas Revisor of Statutes, K.S.A. 12-1526 — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
51. Kentucky LRC, 815 KAR 35:060 — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
52. Louisiana LSLBC, Reciprocity policy change — October 23, 2024; effective immediately; checked Sep 29, 2026.
53. Missouri OSEC, Contractor FAQ — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
54. New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, FAQ — FAQ last modified April 15, 2024; checked Sep 29, 2026.
55. New York City DOB, Obtain a Master and Special Electrician License — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
56. North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, Reciprocity — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
57. Ohio Revised Code §4740.08 — Effective December 29, 2023; checked Sep 29, 2026.
58. Pennsylvania DLI, Contractor Licensing — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
59. South Carolina CLB, Technical Exam Waiver Agreements — Revised May 2026; checked Sep 29, 2026.
60. Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, Trade Exam Waiver — Rev. June 2026; checked Sep 29, 2026.
61. Vermont Statutes, 26 V.S.A. §906 — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
62. Virginia DPOR, Tradesmen reciprocal agreements — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
63. West Virginia Code §29-3B-4(d) — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.
64. New Hampshire OPLC, Electricians’ Applications — Undated; checked Sep 29, 2026.

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