Connecticut electrician license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
License fee
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Required hours
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Exam
Every individual applicant must take the required examination(s); vendor fees are separate.
Renewal
All electrical licenses expire annually on September 30th.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
E-1 permits all electrical work under section 20-330. E-2 permits that work only in the employment of a properly licensed contractor.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
E-1 UNLIMITED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR … The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the general statutes. … E-2 UNLIMITED ELECTRICAL JOURNEYPERSON … The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and only while in the employment of a properly licensed contractor.Official source
Agency guidance
Application fees (USD): contractor 150; journeyperson 90, nonrefundable. Annual renewal: contractor 150; journeyperson 120.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Application fee for contractor is $150.00 (Non-Refundable). … Application fee for journeyperson is $90.00 (Non-Refundable). … Renewal Fee: Contractor - $150.00; Journeyperson - $120.00Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Electrical Work Examining Board
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Department of Consumer Protection … Electrical Work Examining Board
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Check the qualifications
Experience
E-1 unlimited contractor: two years as an unlimited licensed journeyperson or six years equivalent experience and training.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be two (2) years as a unlimited licensed journeyperson or at least six (6) years of equivalent experience and training.
Official sourceEducation
E-2 unlimited journeyperson: registered apprenticeship completion or four years equivalent experience and training.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
The requirement to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or at least four (4) years of equivalent experience and training.
Official sourceExam
Every individual applicant must take the required examination(s); vendor fees are separate.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Every individual applicant must take an exam(s) – Please note: Separate fees will be due to the exam vendor at time of exam registration.
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Apply with the agency
Reciprocity
Connecticut has no reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction.Official source
Official sources and verification (12)
Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Department of Consumer Protection … Electrical Work Examining BoardOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
The requirements to qualify for this license exam shall be two (2) years as a unlimited licensed journeyperson or at least six (6) years of equivalent experience and training.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
The requirement to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or at least four (4) years of equivalent experience and training.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Every individual applicant must take an exam(s) – Please note: Separate fees will be due to the exam vendor at time of exam registration.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Courses must be approved by the CT Electrical Board. … All continuing education (CE) hours must be completed by June 30 of each year. … CE is not required to be completed before the first renewal.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Connecticut does not have reciprocal agreements with any other jurisdiction.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
E-1 UNLIMITED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR … The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the general statutes. … E-2 UNLIMITED ELECTRICAL JOURNEYPERSON … The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and only while in the employment of a properly licensed contractor.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Application fee for contractor is $150.00 (Non-Refundable). … Application fee for journeyperson is $90.00 (Non-Refundable). … Renewal Fee: Contractor - $150.00; Journeyperson - $120.00Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
Official sources (3)
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/home/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-license
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/occupational-and-professional-division/occupational--profess/electrical-license-types-and-scope-of-work
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/continuing-education/electrician---continuing-education
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