Electrical

Apply for a Master Electrician License


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The following requirements must be met:

  • 8,000 hours of experience as a licensed Journeyman
  • Pass the Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule exam and the Utah Electrician Practical* exam.
    *Practical exam is not required if previously passed as a Journeyman.

-OR-

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in an electrical engineering program accredited by EAC/ABET.
  • 2,000 hours of work experience as a licensed Apprentice Electrician
  • Pass the Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule exam and the Utah Electrician Practical* exam.
    *Practical exam is not required if previously passed as a Journeyman.

-OR-

  • Associates degree in applied science from an electrical trade school course of study
  • 4,000 hours of work experience as a licensed Journeyman Electrician
  • Pass the Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule exam and the Utah Electrician Practical* exam.
    *Practical exam is not required if previously passed as a Journeyman.

Out-of-State Application by Endorsement

To see if you qualify for a license by endorsement from another state, review the Master Electrician Endorsement to Utah map. If the state you are licensed in shows no equivalent license to Utah, you will need to meet the licensing requirements above.
If the state you are licensed in shows an equivalent to the Utah license, request a Verification of Licensure from your state's licensing authority. Upload the verification as a document during your online application, or have it emailed to [email protected].
All applicants will be required to pass the Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule examination. Visit the Electrical Exam Information webpage for more details.

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