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How to get an electrician license in Maryland

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

Statewide licensing. Board recently reorganized from the former DLLR into the Dept. of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

Issuing authority: Maryland State Board of Electricians, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (Dept. of Labor). Official page: https://www.labor.maryland.gov/license/elec/elecreq.shtml

License levels in Maryland

Maryland electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsMaster: at least 7 years regular employment under a licensed master (up to 3 years credit for formal training), pass exam. Journeyperson: at least 4 years supervised employment, OR completion of approved apprenticeship (>=576 classroom hours + 8,000 work hours) obtained within 2 years of application. Exam via PSI.
ReciprocityReciprocity noted with Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia (per board materials); not detailed on the fetched requirements page
RenewalBiennial renewal; continuing education required (per board) — not detailed on the fetched requirements page
NotesStatewide licensing. Board recently reorganized from the former DLLR into the Dept. of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Maryland?
Statewide licensing. Board recently reorganized from the former DLLR into the Dept. of Labor, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
What electrician license levels does Maryland have?
The levels are Master Electrician, Journeyperson Electrician, Apprentice.
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Maryland?
Master: at least 7 years regular employment under a licensed master (up to 3 years credit for formal training), pass exam. Journeyperson: at least 4 years supervised employment, OR completion of approved apprenticeship (>=576 classroom hours + 8,000 work hours) obtained within 2 years of application. Exam via PSI.
Does Maryland have electrician license reciprocity?
Reciprocity noted with Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia (per board materials); not detailed on the fetched requirements page

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