Electrician license
Connecticut electrician license
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses electrical journeypersons and contractors statewide, including the E-2 Unlimited Journeyperson and E-1 Unlimited Contractor and several limited licenses. PSI gives the exams. The licenses are E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson and E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor. Each is below with its hours, exam, fees and official source, followed by how to apply, renewal, reciprocity and the official license lookup.
Licenses at a glance
| License | Experience | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson | 8,000 hours | 80 questions | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor | Not set in hours | 100 questions | Not confirmed: check with the board |
How to get each Connecticut license
E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson
Requirements. Complete a registered apprenticeship or at least four years of equivalent experience and training: 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 720 classroom hours. Then pass the PSI trade exam. E-2 holders work only for a licensed contractor.
Experience. 8,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Questions | 80 questions |
| Time | 210 minutes (3.5 hours) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Code book | Open book: bring your own NEC or NEC Handbook (2020 or 2023), plus the other listed references. Permanent tabs and highlighting are allowed; no writing during the exam. |
| Exam fee | $59 per exam portion |
| Official bulletin | PSI Connecticut Electrical Trades Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 2/4/2026) |
Fees. Not confirmed: check with the board
Free practice. The journeyman electrician practice test with 2026 and 2023 NEC versions has 30 questions on code and calculations, scored by subject, with no account. It is general NEC practice, not built from the Connecticut exam outline.
Sources: CT DCP: Electrical License Types and Scope of Work; CT DCP: Electrical Journeyperson, Equivalent Experience and Training; PSI Connecticut Electrical Trades Candidate Information Bulletin, updated 2/4/2026.
E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor
Requirements. Two years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson in Connecticut, or at least six years of equivalent experience and training. Then pass the PSI trade exam and the Business and Law exam.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Questions | 100 questions |
| Time | 240 minutes (4 hours) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Code book | Open book: the NEC or NEC Handbook (2020 or 2023) and the other listed references. |
| Exam fee | $59 per exam portion (trade and Business and Law) |
| Official bulletin | PSI Connecticut Electrical Trades Candidate Information Bulletin (updated 2/4/2026) |
Fees. Not confirmed: check with the board
Sources: CT DCP: Electrical License Types and Scope of Work; CT DCP: Electrical Contractor, Journeyperson applicants; PSI Connecticut Electrical Trades Candidate Information Bulletin, updated 2/4/2026.
How to apply
Apply to the Department of Consumer Protection with transcripts and notarized employer letters (or an apprenticeship completion certificate). Once approved, schedule with PSI; eligibility lasts one year, and after passing you send the license fee shown on your score report to DCP. Apply on the official site.
Sources: PSI Connecticut Electrical Trades Candidate Information Bulletin, updated 2/4/2026; CT DCP: Electrical Journeyperson, Equivalent Experience and Training.
Renewal and continuing education
| Renewal | Every year. Continuing education must be finished by June 30, three months before the renewal deadline. |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | 4 credit hours per year. No continuing education is required before your first renewal. |
Source: CT DCP: Electrician Continuing Education.
Reciprocity with other states
No general reciprocity list. Connecticut accepts an out-of-state license only if it required the same classroom hours, an equivalent curriculum and the same on-the-job hours (for E-2: 720 classroom hours and 8,000 hours).
Source: CT DCP: Electrical Journeyperson, Equivalent Out of State License.
Look up a Connecticut electrician license
To check that an electrician or contractor is licensed, use the official Connecticut DCP: Verify a License (eLicense).
Good to know
Limited journeyperson licenses include L-2, C-6, L-6, T-2 and PV-2 (solar), each with lower hour requirements; for example C-6 needs 4,000 on-the-job hours and 360 classroom hours.
Source: CT DCP: Electrical Journeyperson, Equivalent Experience and Training.
Common questions
Who issues electrician licenses in Connecticut?
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses electrical journeypersons and contractors statewide, including the E-2 Unlimited Journeyperson and E-1 Unlimited Contractor and several limited licenses. PSI gives the exams.
How do I get a journeyman electrician license in Connecticut?
E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson: Complete a registered apprenticeship or at least four years of equivalent experience and training: 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 720 classroom hours. Then pass the PSI trade exam. E-2 holders work only for a licensed contractor. Apply to the Department of Consumer Protection with transcripts and notarized employer letters (or an apprenticeship completion certificate). Once approved, schedule with PSI; eligibility lasts one year, and after passing you send the license fee shown on your score report to DCP.
How many hours do you need to become a journeyman electrician in Connecticut?
8,000 hours for the E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson.
How many questions are on the Connecticut journeyman electrician exam?
80 questions in 210 minutes (3.5 hours), and the passing score is 70%.
Does Connecticut accept electrician licenses from other states?
No general reciprocity list. Connecticut accepts an out-of-state license only if it required the same classroom hours, an equivalent curriculum and the same on-the-job hours (for E-2: 720 classroom hours and 8,000 hours).
How often does a Connecticut electrician license renew?
Every year. Continuing education must be finished by June 30, three months before the renewal deadline. Continuing education: 4 credit hours per year. No continuing education is required before your first renewal.
How do I look up an electrician license in Connecticut?
Use the official Connecticut DCP: Verify a License (eLicense) at https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/verify-a-license
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Connecticut's own licensing board, statute or rule, or the testing company the board names. Where a fact could not be confirmed from one of them, the page says to check with the board. Rules and fees change: confirm with the board before you apply.
- CT DCP: Electrical Journeyperson, Equivalent Experience and Training, opened November 11, 2026
- CT DCP: Electrical License Types and Scope of Work, opened November 11, 2026
- PSI Connecticut Electrical Trades Candidate Information Bulletin, updated 2/4/2026, opened November 11, 2026
- CT DCP: Electrical Contractor, Journeyperson applicants, opened November 11, 2026
- CT DCP: Electrician Continuing Education, opened November 11, 2026
- CT DCP: Electrical Journeyperson, Equivalent Out of State License, opened November 11, 2026
- CT DCP: Verify a License, opened November 11, 2026
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Last verified November 11, 2026.