How to get an electrician license in Colorado
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Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies licenses electrical contractors in Colorado. The Professional and Occupational Licenses in Colorado, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations; Electrical and Plumbing license types only lists 42,527 active electrical records as of October 6, 2026.
Who licenses electrical work in Colorado
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Electrical Contractor (EC, registration), Master Electrician (ME), Journeyman Electrician (JW), Residential Wireman (RW) |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Colorado State Electrical Board for a credential such as Electrical Contractor (EC, registration), Master Electrician (ME) or Journeyman Electrician (JW).
- No separate exam for the contractor registration; the responsible master electrician must pass the PSI master electrician exam. source
- Experience: master electrician (required for a contractor's responsible individual): 10,000 hours earned in no less than 5 year. source
- Carry proof of compliance with workers' compensation and unemployment compensation laws; no liability insurance minimum stated. source
- Electrical licenses and contractor registrations renew every three years. source
Electrical requirements in Colorado
| Exam | No separate exam for the contractor registration; the responsible master electrician must pass the PSI master electrician exam. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Master electrician (required for a contractor's responsible individual): 10,000 hours earned in no less than 5 year. source |
| Bond | No bond requirement found in the Electrical Contractor Registration Requirements, the Electrical Practice Act or Board rules; no official page states one exists or does not. |
| Insurance | Proof of compliance with workers' compensation and unemployment compensation laws; no liability insurance minimum stated. source |
| Renewal | 3 years (Electrical licenses and contractor registrations renew every three year). source |
| Reciprocity | Journeyman reciprocity through NERA with 14 states; endorsement also available for other out of state licensee. source |
| Fees |
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Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Colorado, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Colorado?
- Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies licenses electrical contractors in Colorado.
- How do I check an electrician license in Colorado?
- The Colorado State Electrical Board, Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies keeps the record for electrical contractors in Colorado. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an electrician license cost in Colorado?
- $78 (PSI electrical exam fee (master, journeyman or residential wireman)). $73 (PSI electrical exam retest fee).
- How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Colorado?
- Master electrician (required for a contractor's responsible individual): 10,000 hours earned in no less than 5 year.
- How often does an electrician license renew in Colorado?
- Electrical licenses and contractor registrations renew every three years.
Other trades in Colorado
- General contractor license in Colorado
- Plumbing license in Colorado
- HVAC license in Colorado
- Roofing license in Colorado
- All Colorado trades
Electrical license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical
- https://apps2.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/lookup/licenselookup.aspx
- https://dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical/Applications
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/12a5Pm2UFPhgVmj4UeL-HUyCMt_yWmQGK/view
- https://www.sos.state.co.us/CCR/GenerateRulePdf.do?ruleVersionId=12606&fileName=3+CCR+710-1
- https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/3399
- https://data.colorado.gov/d/7s5z-vewr
This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.