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How to get an electrician license in Maryland

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Maryland State Board of Electricians licenses electrical contractors in Maryland.

Who licenses electrical work in Maryland

CredentialState license
BoardMaryland State Board of Electricians official statement
Official lookupSearch electrical licenses
License typesMaster Electrician, Journeyperson Electrician, Apprentice Electrician

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Maryland State Board of Electricians as a Master Electrician or Journeyperson Electrician or Apprentice Electrician.
    Board page
  2. Yes: a PSI exam for master and journeyperson licenses. source
  3. Experience: master electrician: at least 7 years under a master electrician (up to 3 years credit for formal training); journeyperson: at least 4 year. source
  4. Carry A master electrician who contracts work needs general liability insurance of at least $300,000 plus property damage insurance of at least $100,000. source
  5. Pay the original master electrician license fee: $25. source
  6. State license renews for a 2 year term, expiring June 30 of an odd numbered year. source

Electrical requirements in Maryland

Electrical: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamYes: a PSI exam for master and journeyperson license. source
ExperienceMaster electrician: at least 7 years under a master electrician (up to 3 years credit for formal training); journeyperson: at least 4 year. source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceA master electrician who contracts work needs general liability insurance of at least $300,000 plus property damage insurance of at least $100,000. source
RenewalState license renews for a 2 year term, expiring June 30 of an odd numbered year. source
ReciprocityReciprocal master electrician licenses for Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C. and Delaware licensees whose license was obtained by exam. source
Fees
  • $25 (Original master electrician license fee). source
  • $65 (PSI examination fee). source
  • $31.50 (Master electrician license renewal fee). source
  • $18.50 (Original journeyperson license fee). source
  • $63 (Initial uninsured status certificate fee). source

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Questions

Do you need an electrician license in Maryland?
Maryland State Board of Electricians licenses electrical contractors in Maryland.
How do I check an electrician license in Maryland?
The Maryland State Board of Electricians keeps the record for electrical contractors in Maryland. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an electrician license cost in Maryland?
$25 (Original master electrician license fee). $65 (PSI examination fee). $31.50 (Master electrician license renewal fee). $18.50 (Original journeyperson license fee). $63 (Initial uninsured status certificate fee).
How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Maryland?
Master electrician: at least 7 years under a master electrician (up to 3 years credit for formal training); journeyperson: at least 4 year.
How often does an electrician license renew in Maryland?
State license renews for a 2 year term, expiring June 30 of an odd numbered year.

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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.