What electrician license levels does Oregon have?

The levels are General Supervising Electrician (S), General Journeyman Electrician (J), Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME), Limited Residential Electrician, other limited electrician classes per OAR 918-282.

How do you get licensed as an electrician in Oregon?

Applicant submits electrical license application with documented work history in the required work categories (OAR 918-282), employer experience-verification forms, and passes a state licensing exam at an approved location; letter of authorization issued to schedule exam.

Does Oregon have electrician license reciprocity?

Reciprocal license agreements exist for General Supervising Electrician and General Journeyman Electrician credentials held in other states.

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How to get an electrician license in Oregon

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

Statewide individual electrician licensing administered by BCD; separate individual vs. contractor licenses.

Issuing authority: Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services). Official page: https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/pages/individual-licenses.aspx

License levels in Oregon

General Supervising Electrician (S)
General Journeyman Electrician (J)
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)
Limited Residential Electrician
other limited electrician classes per OAR 918-282

Oregon electrician licensing at a glance

Requirements	Applicant submits electrical license application with documented work history in the required work categories (OAR 918-282), employer experience-verification forms, and passes a state licensing exam at an approved location; letter of authorization issued to schedule exam.
Reciprocity	Reciprocal license agreements exist for General Supervising Electrician and General Journeyman Electrician credentials held in other states.
Renewal	License renews every three years (renewal date Oct 1); renewal fee $100. Continuing education required for renewal.
Notes	Statewide individual electrician licensing administered by BCD; separate individual vs. contractor licenses.

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Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Oregon?: Statewide individual electrician licensing administered by BCD; separate individual vs. contractor licenses.
What electrician license levels does Oregon have?: The levels are General Supervising Electrician (S), General Journeyman Electrician (J), Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME), Limited Residential Electrician, other limited electrician classes per OAR 918-282.
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Oregon?: Applicant submits electrical license application with documented work history in the required work categories (OAR 918-282), employer experience-verification forms, and passes a state licensing exam at an approved location; letter of authorization issued to schedule exam.
Does Oregon have electrician license reciprocity?: Reciprocal license agreements exist for General Supervising Electrician and General Journeyman Electrician credentials held in other states.

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How to get an electrician license in Oregon

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