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How to get an electrician license in Utah

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

Statewide licensing via DOPL.

Issuing authority: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Department of Commerce. Official page: https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/electrical/exam-information/

License levels in Utah

Utah electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsJourneyman: 4-year program (min 576 classroom hours) or 16,000 apprenticeship hours, plus 6,000 hours as licensed apprentice, written + 6-module practical exam. Residential Journeyman: 2-year program (min 288 hours) or 8,000 apprenticeship hours plus 3,000 residential hours, written + 4-module practical. Master: multiple pathways (engineering/applied-science degree or 8,000+ journeyman hours) plus law/rule exam.
ReciprocityOut-of-state applicants may apply by endorsement or by standard examination.
RenewalRenews every two years (deadline Nov 30 of even years); 16 hours continuing education required.
NotesStatewide licensing via DOPL.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Utah?
Statewide licensing via DOPL.
What electrician license levels does Utah have?
The levels are Apprentice Electrician, Residential Journeyman Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Residential Master Electrician, Master Electrician.
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Utah?
Journeyman: 4-year program (min 576 classroom hours) or 16,000 apprenticeship hours, plus 6,000 hours as licensed apprentice, written + 6-module practical exam. Residential Journeyman: 2-year program (min 288 hours) or 8,000 apprenticeship hours plus 3,000 residential hours, written + 4-module practical. Master: multiple pathways (engineering/applied-science degree or 8,000+ journeyman hours) plus law/rule exam.
Does Utah have electrician license reciprocity?
Out-of-state applicants may apply by endorsement or by standard examination.

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