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How to get an electrician license in Maine

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) licenses electrical contractors in Maine.

Who licenses electrical work in Maine

CredentialState license
BoardElectricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) official statement
Official lookupSearch electrical licenses
License typesMaster Electrician, Senior Master Electrician, Limited Electrician, Senior Limited Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Senior Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman-in-Training Electrician, Apprentice Electrician, Helper Electrician, Senior Helper Electrician, Single-Family Dwelling Certification, Electrical Permit

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation for a credential such as Master Electrician, Senior Master Electrician or Limited Electrician.
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  2. Licensing exam required, developed by the state's exam contractor Prov. source
  3. Experience: master Electrician: at least 4,000 hours as a journeyman electrician, or 12,000 hours of electrical installation experience plus 576 hours of approved coursework. source
  4. Pay the master Electrician license fee: $150. source
  5. License renews every two years from the date of first licensure. source

Electrical requirements in Maine

Electrical: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamLicensing exam required, developed by the state's exam contractor Prov. source
ExperienceMaster Electrician: at least 4,000 hours as a journeyman electrician, or 12,000 hours of electrical installation experience plus 576 hours of approved coursework. source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
RenewalLicense renews every two years from the date of first licensure. source
ReciprocityReciprocal license for electricians licensed in New Hampshire or Vermont who passed that state's written exam and have at least six years of work as an electrician. source
Fees
  • $150 (Master Electrician license fee). source
  • $21 (State Bureau of Identification (criminal history) report fee). source
  • $90 (Master Electrician exam fee paid to Prov). source
  • $150 (Master Electrician renewal fee, every two year). source
  • $50 (Late renewal fee, up to 90 days after expiration). source

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Questions

Do you need an electrician license in Maine?
Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) licenses electrical contractors in Maine.
How do I check an electrician license in Maine?
The Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Maine. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an electrician license cost in Maine?
$150 (Master Electrician license fee). $21 (State Bureau of Identification (criminal history) report fee). $90 (Master Electrician exam fee paid to Prov). $150 (Master Electrician renewal fee, every two year). $50 (Late renewal fee, up to 90 days after expiration).
How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Maine?
Master Electrician: at least 4,000 hours as a journeyman electrician, or 12,000 hours of electrical installation experience plus 576 hours of approved coursework.
How often does an electrician license renew in Maine?
License renews every two years from the date of first licensure.

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Sources

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.