How to get an electrician license in Connecticut
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Electrical Work Board, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses electrical contractors in Connecticut. The State Licenses and Credentials, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection lists 12,531 active electrical individual records as of October 6, 2026.
Who licenses electrical work in Connecticut
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Electrical Work Board, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Electrical Unlimited Contractor (E-1), Electrical Limited Contractor, Electrical Unlimited Journeyperson (E-2), Electrical Limited Journeyperson, Electrical Limited Solar Contractor, Electrical Limited Solar Journeyperson |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Electrical Work Board for a credential such as Electrical Unlimited Contractor (E-1), Electrical Limited Contractor or Electrical Unlimited Journeyperson (E-2).
- E-1 unlimited electrical contractor license exam required. source
- Experience: 2 years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson, or at least 6 years of equivalent experience and training (E-1 unlimited contractor). source
- Carry proof of compliance with state workers' compensation and unemployment insurance requirements; no liability insurance minimum found on an official source. source
- Pay the contractor license application fee of $150 (non-refundable): $150. source
- Trade licenses expire every year. source
Electrical requirements in Connecticut
| Exam | E-1 unlimited electrical contractor license exam required. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson, or at least 6 years of equivalent experience and training (E-1 unlimited contractor). source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. Chapter 393 sets no contractor bond. |
| Insurance | Proof of compliance with state workers' compensation and unemployment insurance requirements; no liability insurance minimum found on an official source. source |
| Renewal | Trade licenses expire every year. source |
| Reciprocity | License without exam possible for holders of a substantially similar license from a jurisdiction that grants the same to Connecticut licensee. source |
| Fees |
Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Connecticut, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Connecticut?
- Electrical Work Board, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses electrical contractors in Connecticut.
- How do I check an electrician license in Connecticut?
- The Electrical Work Board, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection keeps the record for electrical contractors in Connecticut. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an electrician license cost in Connecticut?
- Contractor license application fee of $150 (non-refundable). Initial contractor license fee of $150, paid after passing the exam. Annual contractor license renewal fee of $150.
- How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Connecticut?
- 2 years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson, or at least 6 years of equivalent experience and training (E-1 unlimited contractor).
- How often does an electrician license renew in Connecticut?
- Trade licenses expire every year.
Other trades in Connecticut
- General contractor license in Connecticut
- Plumbing license in Connecticut
- HVAC license in Connecticut
- Roofing license in Connecticut
- All Connecticut trades
Electrical license in other states
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Sources
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/occupational-and-professional-division/occupational--profess/electrical-license-types-and-scope-of-work
- https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx
- https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_393.htm
- https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/-/media/dcp/licensing/occupational/contractor-paper-application.pdf
- https://data.ct.gov/d/ngch-56tr
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.