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How to get an electrician license in New Hampshire

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

Statewide licensing. OPLC website blocks automated fetch (HTTP 403); verified via official NH Legislature statute RSA 319-C on gc.nh.gov.

Issuing authority: New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Electricians' Board (per RSA 319-C). Official page: https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXX/319-C/319-C-mrg.htm

License levels in New Hampshire

New Hampshire electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsJourneyman: 8,000 hours as an apprentice (credit possible for coursework/military) plus minimum 600 hours board-approved instruction, and pass a board exam covering the NEC. License required to work with 30 volts or higher.
ReciprocityNot specified in statute fetched
RenewalContinuing education required within 12 months of each new NEC publication (per board rules); statute references board-adopted renewal rules
NotesStatewide licensing. OPLC website blocks automated fetch (HTTP 403); verified via official NH Legislature statute RSA 319-C on gc.nh.gov.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in New Hampshire?
Statewide licensing. OPLC website blocks automated fetch (HTTP 403); verified via official NH Legislature statute RSA 319-C on gc.nh.gov.
What electrician license levels does New Hampshire have?
The levels are Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician, High/Medium Voltage Electrician (added 2024).
How do you get licensed as an electrician in New Hampshire?
Journeyman: 8,000 hours as an apprentice (credit possible for coursework/military) plus minimum 600 hours board-approved instruction, and pass a board exam covering the NEC. License required to work with 30 volts or higher.
Does New Hampshire have electrician license reciprocity?
Not specified in statute fetched

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