Electrician license
Delaware electrician license
The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners licenses apprentice, journeyperson, residential, limited and master electricians statewide, plus specialty licenses. Prov gives the exams. The licenses are Apprentice Electrician, Journeyperson Electrician, Limited Electrician and Master Electrician. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | Not set in hours | Not confirmed: check with the board | $100 application fee |
| Journeyperson Electrician | 8,000 hours | 70 questions, 2023 NEC | $105 application fee |
| Limited Electrician | Not set in hours | Yes | $127 application fee |
| Master Electrician | Not set in hours | 80 questions, 2023 NEC | $203 application fee |
How to get each Delaware license
Apprentice Electrician
Requirements. Apply for an apprentice license while you are enrolled in a Board-approved apprenticeship program and have not yet finished it. You must enroll in a Delaware-approved program even if you hold an apprentice license elsewhere.
Exam. Not confirmed: check with the board
Fees. $100 application fee.
Sources: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Apprentice; Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Fee Schedule.
Journeyperson Electrician
Requirements. Apply by certificate if you completed a Department of Labor or approved apprenticeship (no exam needed). Otherwise apply by exam with at least 8,000 hours of full-time electrical work under a licensed master or limited electrician, then pass the Prov journeyperson exam.
Experience. 8,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 70 questions |
| Time | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Passing score | 75% |
| Code book | Open book: the 2023 NEC and the American Electrician's Handbook are allowed. |
| Exam fee | $100, paid to Prov |
| Official bulletin | Prov Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Candidate Information Bulletin (DE CIB 2026.11.09, effective October 31, 2026) |
Fees. $105 application fee.
A journeyperson works under supervision while gaining experience toward the master or limited license.
Preparing for the Delaware journeyman exam. The Delaware journeyman electrician exam guide covers the format, the code book and the outline, and the free Delaware practice test scores you by subject with no account. The full course is $149, one payment, six months of access.
Sources: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Journeyperson; Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Fee Schedule; Prov Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Candidate Information Bulletin, DE CIB 2026.11.09 v1.3.
Limited Electrician
Requirements. Three years of full-time experience under a master or limited electrician (if you have not completed an approved apprenticeship). The license covers one-, two- and three-family dwellings.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Time | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Passing score | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Code book | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Exam fee | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Official bulletin | Prov Delaware Candidate Information Bulletin (DE CIB 2026.11.09) |
Fees. $127 application fee.
Sources: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Master and Limited Electrician; Prov Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Candidate Information Bulletin, DE CIB 2026.11.09 v1.3; Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Fee Schedule.
Master Electrician
Requirements. Six years of full-time experience, or four years under a master electrician plus two years of technical training (if you have not completed an approved apprenticeship). Then pass the Prov master exam.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 80 questions |
| Time | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Passing score | 75% |
| Code book | Open book. |
| Exam fee | $100, paid to Prov |
| Official bulletin | Prov Delaware Candidate Information Bulletin (DE CIB 2026.11.09) |
Fees. $203 application fee.
Sources: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Master and Limited Electrician; Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Fee Schedule; Prov Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Candidate Information Bulletin, DE CIB 2026.11.09 v1.3.
How to apply
Apply online in DELPROS. When the Board approves you, you get an email, and Prov sends a separate exam registration email. Apply on the official site.
Source: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Exam Information.
Renewal and continuing education
| Renewal | Every two years; electrician licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | For a full two-year period: 10 hours for master and limited electricians (5 on the NEC from the second renewal on) and 5 hours for journeypersons, residential and apprentice electricians. |
Sources: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: License Renewal; Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Continuing Education and Audit Information.
Reciprocity with other states
By reciprocity if you hold a current license from a state with substantially similar requirements; Maryland and New Jersey have been found substantially similar. Holders from many other states must prove five years of licensed experience. Pennsylvania municipal licenses do not qualify.
Sources: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Master and Limited Electrician; Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Journeyperson.
Look up a Delaware electrician license
To check that an electrician or contractor is licensed, use the official Delaware DELPROS License Look-Up.
Good to know
All Delaware electrical exams follow the newest NEC adopted in Delaware.
Source: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Exam Information.
Common questions
Who issues electrician licenses in Delaware?
The Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners licenses apprentice, journeyperson, residential, limited and master electricians statewide, plus specialty licenses. Prov gives the exams.
How do I get a journeyman electrician license in Delaware?
Journeyperson Electrician: Apply by certificate if you completed a Department of Labor or approved apprenticeship (no exam needed). Otherwise apply by exam with at least 8,000 hours of full-time electrical work under a licensed master or limited electrician, then pass the Prov journeyperson exam. Apply online in DELPROS. When the Board approves you, you get an email, and Prov sends a separate exam registration email.
How many hours do you need to become a journeyman electrician in Delaware?
8,000 hours for the Journeyperson Electrician.
How many questions are on the Delaware journeyman electrician exam?
70 questions in 180 minutes (3 hours), and the passing score is 75%.
Does Delaware accept electrician licenses from other states?
By reciprocity if you hold a current license from a state with substantially similar requirements; Maryland and New Jersey have been found substantially similar. Holders from many other states must prove five years of licensed experience. Pennsylvania municipal licenses do not qualify.
How often does a Delaware electrician license renew?
Every two years; electrician licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. Continuing education: For a full two-year period: 10 hours for master and limited electricians (5 on the NEC from the second renewal on) and 5 hours for journeypersons, residential and apprentice electricians.
How do I look up an electrician license in Delaware?
Use the official Delaware DELPROS License Look-Up at https://delpros.delaware.gov/OH_VerifyLicense
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Delaware'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.
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners, opened November 11, 2026
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Apprentice, opened November 11, 2026
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Journeyperson, opened November 11, 2026
- Prov Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Candidate Information Bulletin, DE CIB 2026.11.09 v1.3, opened November 11, 2026
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Fee Schedule, opened November 11, 2026
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Master and Limited Electrician, opened November 11, 2026
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Exam Information, opened November 11, 2026
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: License Renewal, opened November 11, 2026
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners: Continuing Education and Audit Information, opened November 11, 2026
- Delaware DELPROS License Look-Up, opened November 11, 2026
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Last verified November 11, 2026.