What electrician license levels does Ohio have?

The levels are Electrical Contractor (state, commercial).

How do you get licensed as an electrician in Ohio?

5 years as a tradesperson in the trade immediately prior to applying (or 3 years business experience as a registered Ohio engineer in the trade, or other experience acceptable to the board); pass the PSI trade and business/law exams; proof of at least $500,000 contractor liability insurance to obtain the license.

Does Ohio have electrician license reciprocity?

Out-of-state examination application pathway available via OCILB.

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How to get an electrician license in Ohio

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

Ohio only licenses the electrical CONTRACTOR at the state level (commercial). Residential and journeyman-level electricians are regulated locally, though a local jurisdiction may require the state commercial license.

Issuing authority: Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB), Ohio Department of Commerce. Official page: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/industrial-compliance/boards/ohio-construction-industry-licensing-board

License levels in Ohio

Electrical Contractor (state, commercial)

Ohio electrician licensing at a glance

Requirements	5 years as a tradesperson in the trade immediately prior to applying (or 3 years business experience as a registered Ohio engineer in the trade, or other experience acceptable to the board); pass the PSI trade and business/law exams; proof of at least $500,000 contractor liability insurance to obtain the license.
Reciprocity	Out-of-state examination application pathway available via OCILB.
Renewal	Annual for the state commercial contractor license; a code-based continuing education requirement applies. Residential-only certificates run on a 5-year cycle.
Notes	Ohio only licenses the electrical CONTRACTOR at the state level (commercial). Residential and journeyman-level electricians are regulated locally, though a local jurisdiction may require the state commercial license.

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Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Ohio?: Ohio only licenses the electrical CONTRACTOR at the state level (commercial). Residential and journeyman-level electricians are regulated locally, though a local jurisdiction may require the state commercial license.
What electrician license levels does Ohio have?: The levels are Electrical Contractor (state, commercial).
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Ohio?: 5 years as a tradesperson in the trade immediately prior to applying (or 3 years business experience as a registered Ohio engineer in the trade, or other experience acceptable to the board); pass the PSI trade and business/law exams; proof of at least $500,000 contractor liability insurance to obtain the license.
Does Ohio have electrician license reciprocity?: Out-of-state examination application pathway available via OCILB.

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How to get an electrician license in Ohio

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