How to get an electrician license in Idaho
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Idaho Electrical Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) licenses electrical contractors in Idaho.
Who licenses electrical work in Idaho
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Idaho Electrical Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Electrical Contractor, Limited Electrical Contractor |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses as an Electrical Contractor or Limited Electrical Contractor.
- Electrical contractor applicants must pass an exam designated by the Electrical Board, offered through PSI. source
- Pay the electrical Board application fee: $15. source
- Electrical contractor licenses are issued for two years and expire two years from the licensee's birthday. source
Electrical requirements in Idaho
| Exam | Electrical contractor applicants must pass an exam designated by the Electrical Board, offered through PSI. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Not found on an official source. |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | 2 years (Electrical contractor licenses are issued for two years and expire two years from the licensee's birthday). source |
| Reciprocity | Idaho may grant licenses to electricians licensed in states with equal qualifications under reciprocal agreements; no contractor-level reciprocity was found. source |
| Fees |
Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Idaho, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Idaho?
- Idaho Electrical Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) licenses electrical contractors in Idaho.
- How do I check an electrician license in Idaho?
- The Idaho Electrical Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Idaho. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an electrician license cost in Idaho?
- $15 (Electrical Board application fee). $125 (Electrical contractor license fee). $100 (Electrical contractor renewal fee). $125 (Electrical contractor reinstatement fee).
- How often does an electrician license renew in Idaho?
- Electrical contractor licenses are issued for two years and expire two years from the licensee's birthday.
Other trades in Idaho
- General contractor license in Idaho
- Plumbing license in Idaho
- HVAC license in Idaho
- Roofing license in Idaho
- All Idaho trades
Electrical license in other states
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- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://dopl.idaho.gov/ele/
- https://edopl.idaho.gov/OnlineServices/?link=PubSearch
- https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH10/SECT54-1002/
- https://adminrules.idaho.gov/rules/current/24/243910.pdf
- https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH10/SECT54-1008/
- https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title54/T54CH10/SECT54-1007/
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.