Electrician License Reciprocity

Find out which states accept your current license and what's required to transfer

What is License Reciprocity?

Reciprocity agreements allow licensed electricians to transfer their license to another state without retaking the full licensing exam. Requirements vary - some states offer full reciprocity while others require additional documentation, fees, or exams.

⚠️ Important: Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing board. Reciprocity agreements can change.

States with Reciprocity Agreements

Arizona 1 states
NASCLA states with exam waiver possible
Arkansas 3 states
LouisianaOklahomaTexas
Colorado 3 states
Wyoming (by endorsement)UtahMontana
Connecticut 2 states
MassachusettsRhode Island
Delaware 2 states
MarylandPennsylvania
Florida 4 states
AlabamaGeorgiaLouisianaMississippi
Georgia 3 states
FloridaSouth CarolinaTennessee
Idaho 1 states
NASCLA member states
Iowa 3 states
MinnesotaNebraskaWisconsin
Kentucky 4 states
IndianaOhioTennesseeWest Virginia
Louisiana 3 states
ArkansasMississippiTexas
Maine 3 states
New HampshireVermontMassachusetts
Maryland 4 states
DelawarePennsylvaniaVirginiaWashington D.C.
Massachusetts 4 states
ConnecticutRhode IslandMaineNew Hampshire
Michigan 3 states
OhioWisconsinIndiana
Minnesota 4 states
IowaNorth DakotaSouth DakotaWisconsin
Mississippi 3 states
AlabamaLouisianaTennessee
Montana 4 states
ColoradoWyomingNorth DakotaSouth Dakota
Nevada 1 states
Endorsement available for out-of-state contractors with qualifying experience
Nebraska 3 states
IowaKansasSouth Dakota
New Hampshire 3 states
MaineMassachusettsVermont
New Jersey 2 states
PennsylvaniaDelaware
New Mexico 3 states
ArizonaColoradoTexas
North Carolina 3 states
South CarolinaVirginiaGeorgia
North Dakota 3 states
MinnesotaMontanaSouth Dakota
Ohio 4 states
KentuckyMichiganPennsylvaniaWest Virginia
Oklahoma 3 states
ArkansasKansasTexas
Pennsylvania 3 states
DelawareNew JerseyMaryland
Oregon 2 states
WashingtonIdaho
Rhode Island 2 states
MassachusettsConnecticut
South Carolina 2 states
North CarolinaGeorgia
Utah 5 states
ArizonaColoradoIdahoNevadaWyoming
Vermont 2 states
New HampshireMaine
Virginia 3 states
MarylandWest VirginiaNorth Carolina
Washington 3 states
OregonIdahoMontana
West Virginia 3 states
VirginiaKentuckyOhio
Wisconsin 3 states
MinnesotaMichiganIllinois
Wyoming 1 states
Colorado (some municipalities)

States Without Reciprocity

These states require you to apply for a new license and may require passing their state exam:

AlabamaAlaskaCaliforniaHawaiiIllinoisIndianaKansasMissouriNew YorkSouth DakotaTennesseeTexas

How to Transfer Your License

1

Check Eligibility

Verify your current license state has a reciprocity agreement with your target state.

2

Gather Documents

Get license verification, work history, exam scores, and proof of continuing education.

3

Submit Application

Apply to the new state's licensing board with all required documentation and fees.

4

Complete Requirements

Some states require an additional exam, interview, or background check.