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How to get an electrician license in Delaware

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Delaware's official board.

Statewide licensing. Renewal/CE handled through DELPROS and a separate CE/audit page not detailed on the main board page.

Issuing authority: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners, Division of Professional Regulation (24 Del. C. Ch. 14). Official page: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/

License levels in Delaware

Delaware electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsJourneyperson/Master Limited: ~3 years practical experience (or 2 years schooling + 1 year) and written exam. Master (general): ~6 years experience (or 4 years schooling + 2 years). Special/Limited designations restrict scope (e.g., elevators, HVAC).
ReciprocityNot specified on fetched official page
RenewalRenews via DELPROS portal; per board (24 Del. C. Ch. 14) licenses renew by June 30 of even-numbered years
NotesStatewide licensing. Renewal/CE handled through DELPROS and a separate CE/audit page not detailed on the main board page.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Delaware?
Statewide licensing. Renewal/CE handled through DELPROS and a separate CE/audit page not detailed on the main board page.
What electrician license levels does Delaware have?
The levels are Apprentice, Journeyperson, Master Electrician, Master Electrician Special, Limited Electrician, Limited Electrician Special, Electrical Inspection Agency.
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Delaware?
Journeyperson/Master Limited: ~3 years practical experience (or 2 years schooling + 1 year) and written exam. Master (general): ~6 years experience (or 4 years schooling + 2 years). Special/Limited designations restrict scope (e.g., elevators, HVAC).
Does Delaware have electrician license reciprocity?
Not specified on fetched official page

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