How do I check an electrician license in New Jersey?

The Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors keeps the record for electrical contractors in New Jersey. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does an electrician license cost in New Jersey?

$100 (Exam application filing fee, nonrefundable). $150 (Business Permit application fee in the first year of the triennial period ($100 in year two, $50 in year three)). $25 (Pocket pressure seal fee for a contractor with a Business Permit). $50 (Late renewal fee within 30 days after expiration).

How much experience do you need for an electrician license in New Jersey?

5 years (At least five years of hands-on experience immediately before applying, with apprenticeship and degree alternative).

How often does an electrician license renew in New Jersey?

Licenses and business permits expire every three years on March 31; the current period ends March 31, 2027.

How to get an electrician license in New Jersey

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses electrical contractors in New Jersey. The Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, active business licensee file, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs lists 2,879 active electrical business records as of October 1, 2026.

Who licenses electrical work in New Jersey

Credential	State license
Board	Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors official statement
Official lookup	Search electrical licenses
License types	Electrical Contractor, Class A Journeyman Electrician, Class A Electrical Apprentice, Class B Wireman, Electrical Business Permit, Telecom Contractor, Fire Alarm License, Burglar Alarm License, Locksmith License

How to get licensed

Apply to Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors for a credential such as Electrical Contractor, Class A Journeyman Electrician or Class A Electrical Apprentice.
Board page
Three-part exam covering the electrical contractor trade, alarm systems, and business and law. source
Experience: 5 years (At least five years of hands-on experience immediately before applying, with apprenticeship and degree alternative). source
Post a surety bond of $1,000 in favor of the State of New Jersey, required for the Business Permit. source
Carry general liability insurance of at least $300,000, or a $300,000 bank letter of credit, required for the Business Permit. source
Pay the exam application filing fee, nonrefundable: $100. source
Licenses and business permits expire every three years on March 31; the current period ends March 31, 2027. source

Electrical requirements in New Jersey

Electrical: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	Three-part exam covering the electrical contractor trade, alarm systems, and business and law. source
Experience	5 years (At least five years of hands-on experience immediately before applying, with apprenticeship and degree alternative). source
Bond	Surety bond of $1,000 in favor of the State of New Jersey, required for the Business Permit. source
Insurance	General liability insurance of at least $300,000, or a $300,000 bank letter of credit, required for the Business Permit. source
Renewal	Licenses and business permits expire every three years on March 31; the current period ends March 31, 2027. source
Reciprocity	New Jersey has no electrical license reciprocity with any other state. source
Fees	$100 (Exam application filing fee, nonrefundable). source $150 (Business Permit application fee in the first year of the triennial period ($100 in year two, $50 in year three)). source $25 (Pocket pressure seal fee for a contractor with a Business Permit). source $50 (Late renewal fee within 30 days after expiration). source Exam fee charged by the exam vendor: not found on an official page in this session. Initial license issuance fee and standard renewal fee: not found on an official page in this session.

Hiring an electrical contractor?

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How to verify a contractor license in New Jersey

Questions

Do you need an electrician license in New Jersey?: Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses electrical contractors in New Jersey.
How do I check an electrician license in New Jersey?: The Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors keeps the record for electrical contractors in New Jersey. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an electrician license cost in New Jersey?: $100 (Exam application filing fee, nonrefundable). $150 (Business Permit application fee in the first year of the triennial period ($100 in year two, $50 in year three)). $25 (Pocket pressure seal fee for a contractor with a Business Permit). $50 (Late renewal fee within 30 days after expiration).
How much experience do you need for an electrician license in New Jersey?: 5 years (At least five years of hands-on experience immediately before applying, with apprenticeship and degree alternative).
How often does an electrician license renew in New Jersey?: Licenses and business permits expire every three years on March 31; the current period ends March 31, 2027.

Other trades in New Jersey

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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.