Does Indiana require an electrician license?
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Indiana does not license electrical contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules. The main local licensing offices are listed below.
Who licenses electrical work in Indiana
| Credential | No state license: cities and counties |
|---|---|
| Board | None at state level (city and county licensing) official statement |
| Official lookup | No state lookup: check with the city or county. |
Where licensing happens locally
These local offices license trades in Indiana. Check the credential list for electrical work, and ask the building department where the work is done if your city is not listed.
| Jurisdiction | Agency | Credentials | Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis / Marion County | Department of Business and Neighborhood Services (BNS), City of Indianapolis source | General contractor, Electrical contractor, Heating and cooling (HVAC) contractor, Wrecking contractor, Plumbing contractor registration (state license registered with the city) | Search Indianapolis / Marion County licenses |
| Evansville / Vanderburgh County | Building Commission, City of Evansville source | Building General Contractor, Residential General Contractor, Unlimited Roofing Contractor, Limited Roofing Contractor, Master Electrician, Master Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioner Installer, Master Refrigeration Installer, Master Plumber | No online lookup found |
| South Bend / St. Joseph County | Building Department, City of South Bend source | Building, Electrical, HVAC (includes Refrigeration and Hood Installer), Plumbing (includes Industrial Process Piping), Fire Alarm System, Fire Suppression, Demolition, Excavating, Sign Contractor | No online lookup found |
Hiring an electrical contractor?
See every official lookup in Indiana, which board covers which trade, and what to check before you hire.
Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Indiana?
- Indiana does not license electrical contractors at the state level. Cities and counties set their own rules.
Other trades in Indiana
- General contractor license in Indiana
- Plumbing license in Indiana
- HVAC license in Indiana
- Roofing license in Indiana
- All Indiana trades
Electrical license in other states
- Alabama
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- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
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- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
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- Kansas
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- Pennsylvania
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- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://www.in.gov/core/bg_licenses.html
- https://www.indy.gov/activity/contractor-licenses/
- https://www.indy.gov/activity/licensed-contractors
- https://www.evansvillegov.org/city/topic/index.php?topicid=512&structureid=154
- https://southbendin.gov/department/community-investment/building/contractor-licenses/
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.