How to get an electrician license in Massachusetts
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) licenses electrical contractors in Massachusetts.
Who licenses electrical work in Massachusetts
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) official statement |
| Official lookup | Search electrical licenses |
| License types | Certificate A: Master Electrician, Certificate B: Journeyman Electrician, Certificate C: Systems Contractor, Certificate D: Systems Technician |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Division of Occupational Licensure for a credential such as Certificate A: Master Electrician, Certificate B: Journeyman Electrician or Certificate C: Systems Contractor.
- Yes, a board examination is required for the master (certificate A) and journeyman (certificate B) licenses. source
- Experience: master electrician (certificate A, the business license) requires holding a journeyman license for at least 12 month. source
- Pay the electrician exam fee of $135 paid to PSI for both parts; the state license fee itself could not be read: $135. source
Electrical requirements in Massachusetts
| Exam | Yes, a board examination is required for the master (certificate A) and journeyman (certificate B) license. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | Master electrician (certificate A, the business license) requires holding a journeyman license for at least 12 month. source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Not found on an official source. |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
Hiring an electrical contractor?
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Questions
- Do you need an electrician license in Massachusetts?
- Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) licenses electrical contractors in Massachusetts.
- How do I check an electrician license in Massachusetts?
- The Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Massachusetts. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does an electrician license cost in Massachusetts?
- Electrician exam fee of $135 paid to PSI for both parts; the state license fee itself could not be read. Exam Part 1 fee of $80 (master, journeyman, systems contractor or systems technician). Exam Part 2 (business and law) fee of $55.
- How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Massachusetts?
- Master electrician (certificate A, the business license) requires holding a journeyman license for at least 12 month.
Other trades in Massachusetts
- General contractor license in Massachusetts
- Plumbing license in Massachusetts
- HVAC license in Massachusetts
- Roofing license in Massachusetts
- All Massachusetts trades
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Sources
- https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-state-examiners-of-electricians
- https://www.mass.gov/info-details/division-of-occupational-licensure-check-a-license
- https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter141/Section3
- https://test-takers.psiexams.com/api/content/bulletin/493
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.