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How to get an electrician license in Missouri

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Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors licenses electrical contractors in Missouri.

Who licenses electrical work in Missouri

CredentialState license
BoardMissouri Division of Professional Registration, Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors official statement
Official lookupSearch electrical licenses
License typesStatewide Electrical Contractor

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Missouri Division of Professional Registration as a Statewide Electrical Contractor.
    Board page
  2. Pass a nationally accredited electrical assessment exam approved by the office, such as the ICC Electrical Contractor exam (F49) taken through Pearson VUE. source
  3. Experience: 12,000 verifiable practical hours installing equipment and wiring (fewer hours with a journeyman certificate, associate's degree, or electrical engineering degree). source
  4. Carry liability insurance of $500,000. source
  5. Pay the license application fee: $200. source
  6. Renew every three years by September 30. source

Electrical requirements in Missouri

Electrical: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamPass a nationally accredited electrical assessment exam approved by the office, such as the ICC Electrical Contractor exam (F49) taken through Pearson VUE. source
Experience12,000 verifiable practical hours installing equipment and wiring (fewer hours with a journeyman certificate, associate's degree, or electrical engineering degree). source
BondNot found on an official source. No state bond amount: post whatever bond each city or county where you work requires.
InsuranceLiability insurance of $500,000. source
RenewalRenew every three years by September 30. source
ReciprocityNo licensure by reciprocity, though an out-of-state exam and hours may count toward the requirement. source
Fees
  • $200 (License application fee). source
  • $200 (Triennial renewal fee (rule figure; the office fee web page shows $100)). source
  • $100 (Inactive triennial renewal fee (rule figure; the office fee web page shows $200)). source
  • $100 (Reactivation fee). source
  • $250 (Reinstatement fee). source
  • $100 (Temporary license fee). source

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Questions

Do you need an electrician license in Missouri?
Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors licenses electrical contractors in Missouri.
How do I check an electrician license in Missouri?
The Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors keeps the record for electrical contractors in Missouri. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an electrician license cost in Missouri?
$200 (License application fee). $200 (Triennial renewal fee (rule figure; the office fee web page shows $100)). $100 (Inactive triennial renewal fee (rule figure; the office fee web page shows $200)). $100 (Reactivation fee). $250 (Reinstatement fee). $100 (Temporary license fee).
How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Missouri?
12,000 verifiable practical hours installing equipment and wiring (fewer hours with a journeyman certificate, associate's degree, or electrical engineering degree).
How often does an electrician license renew in Missouri?
Renew every three years by September 30.

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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.