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How to get an electrician license in Vermont

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Electricians' Licensing Board) licenses electrical contractors in Vermont. The DFS Licensing MasterList, Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety lists 3,775 active electrical individual records as of October 6, 2026.

Who licenses electrical work in Vermont

CredentialState license
BoardVermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Electricians' Licensing Board) official statement
Official lookupSearch electrical licenses
License typesMaster Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Type-S Journeyman Electrician

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to Electricians' Licensing Board as a Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician or Type-S Journeyman Electrician.
    Board page
  2. Written exam with a practical skills portion required for master and journeyman licenses. source
  3. Experience: 2 years (Master electrician: licensed as a journeyman electrician for at least two years, or comparable experience accepted by the Board). source
  4. Pay the master electrician license fee, three-year term, same for initial and renewal: $150. source
  5. License is valid for three years. source

Electrical requirements in Vermont

Electrical: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamWritten exam with a practical skills portion required for master and journeyman license. source
Experience2 years (Master electrician: licensed as a journeyman electrician for at least two years, or comparable experience accepted by the Board). source
BondNot found on an official source.
InsuranceNot found on an official source.
Renewal3 years (License is valid for three year). source
ReciprocityLicense without exam for electricians licensed in good standing in another US jurisdiction for at least three years, or from states with equivalent standard. source
Fees
  • $150 (Master electrician license fee, three-year term, same for initial and renewal). source
  • $115 (Journeyman electrician license fee, three-year term, same for initial and renewal). source
  • $80 (Exam fee paid to the testing vendor Prov, per exam). source
  • $25 (Late renewal fee added to the renewal fee for a license renewed within one year after it lapse). source

Hiring an electrical contractor?

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How to verify a contractor license in Vermont

Questions

Do you need an electrician license in Vermont?
Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Electricians' Licensing Board) licenses electrical contractors in Vermont.
How do I check an electrician license in Vermont?
The Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety (Electricians' Licensing Board) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Vermont. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an electrician license cost in Vermont?
$150 (Master electrician license fee, three-year term, same for initial and renewal). $115 (Journeyman electrician license fee, three-year term, same for initial and renewal). $80 (Exam fee paid to the testing vendor Prov, per exam). $25 (Late renewal fee added to the renewal fee for a license renewed within one year after it lapse).
How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Vermont?
2 years (Master electrician: licensed as a journeyman electrician for at least two years, or comparable experience accepted by the Board).
How often does an electrician license renew in Vermont?
License is valid for three years.

Other trades in Vermont

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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.