Electrician license
New Hampshire electrician license
The New Hampshire Electricians' Board, with the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), licenses master, journeyman and high/medium voltage electricians, and licenses electrical businesses that have a licensed master in charge. Apprentices register with the office. The licenses are Apprentice Electrician (registration), Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician and Electrical business license (corporation or partnership). 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 (registration) | Not set in hours | Not confirmed: check with the board | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Journeyman Electrician | 8,000 hours | 110 questions | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Master Electrician | Not set in hours | 126 questions, 2020 NEC | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Electrical business license (corporation or partnership) | Not set in hours | Not confirmed: check with the board | Not confirmed: check with the board |
How to get each New Hampshire license
Apprentice Electrician (registration)
Requirements. Register with the OPLC. Apprentices learn and assist with electrical installations under the direct supervision of a master or journeyman electrician.
Exam. Not confirmed: check with the board
Fees. Not confirmed: check with the board
Source: NH RSA Chapter 319-C: Electricians.
Journeyman Electrician
Requirements. 8,000 hours of service as an apprentice electrician and at least 600 hours of Board-approved education, then pass the exam. The Board may credit schooling or military experience toward the hours. A journeyman must work for a New Hampshire licensed master or licensed electrical business.
Experience. 8,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Questions | 110 questions |
| Time | 270 minutes (4.5 hours) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Code book | Open book: the NEC, the NEC Handbook (2017 exam), Ugly's Electrical References, the American Electrician's Handbook, and printed copies of New Hampshire's laws, rules and NEC amendments. |
| Exam fee | $90, paid to Prov |
| Official bulletin | Prov candidate information bulletin, New Hampshire Electrician Board (NH CIB 2026.11.09, effective October 31, 2026) |
Fees. Not confirmed: check with the board
Both journeyman exams are 110 questions in 270 minutes. The 2020 exam's largest areas are General Electrical Knowledge (22), Motors and Generators (19), Wiring Methods and Materials (14) and Services (12), plus 9 administrative questions.
If you fail, you wait 30 days to retest, with no limit on attempts. If you have not passed within a year of applying, you must submit a new application and fee.
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 New Hampshire exam outline.
Sources: NH RSA Chapter 319-C: Electricians; Prov candidate information bulletin, New Hampshire Electrician Board (NH CIB 2026.11.09, effective October 31, 2026).
Master Electrician
Requirements. RSA 319-C sets the same base qualifications for master and journeyman: 8,000 apprentice hours, 600 hours of education and a Board exam. Any further master experience is set in the Board's rules, which could not be opened.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2020 NEC |
| Questions | 126 questions |
| Time | 300 minutes (5 hours) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Code book | Open book: the 2020 NEC and the other listed references. |
| Exam fee | $90, paid to Prov |
| Official bulletin | Prov candidate information bulletin, New Hampshire Electrician Board (NH CIB 2026.11.09, effective October 31, 2026) |
Fees. Not confirmed: check with the board
Sources: NH RSA Chapter 319-C: Electricians; Prov candidate information bulletin, New Hampshire Electrician Board (NH CIB 2026.11.09, effective October 31, 2026).
Electrical business license (corporation or partnership)
Requirements. A corporation or partnership doing electrical installations can be licensed if an officer, employee or partner directly in charge of the business is a licensed master electrician.
Exam. Not confirmed: check with the board
Fees. Not confirmed: check with the board
Source: NH RSA Chapter 319-C: Electricians.
How to apply
Send the OPLC a written application for exam and license with the application fee. Once approved, register and pay for the exam on Prov's website, which reports your result to the licensing authority.
Sources: NH RSA Chapter 319-C: Electricians; Prov candidate information bulletin, New Hampshire Electrician Board (NH CIB 2026.11.09, effective October 31, 2026).
Renewal and continuing education
| Renewal | Not confirmed: check with the board |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | Every licensee must complete Board-set continuing education on the latest NEC within 12 months from the January 1 after each new NEC edition is published; the license is invalid until it is done. The number of hours is set in the Board's rules. |
Source: NH RSA Chapter 319-C: Electricians.
Reciprocity with other states
Neighboring boards list agreements with New Hampshire: Maine (journeyman and master), Vermont (for New Hampshire residents), North Dakota (journeyman) and South Dakota (journeyman and master). New Hampshire's own reciprocity terms could not be read.
Sources: Maine Electricians' Examining Board: Master Electrician (reciprocity); Vermont Electrical Safety Rules, 2025 Edition (reciprocity); North Dakota State Electrical Board: Reciprocal License Agreements; South Dakota Electrical Commission: Reciprocal Licensing Agreements.
Look up a New Hampshire electrician license
Not confirmed: check with the board
Good to know
New Hampshire's exams are still on older code editions: Prov offers journeyman exams on the 2017 and 2020 NEC and a master exam on the 2020 NEC.
Common questions
Who issues electrician licenses in New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire Electricians' Board, with the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), licenses master, journeyman and high/medium voltage electricians, and licenses electrical businesses that have a licensed master in charge. Apprentices register with the office.
How do I get a journeyman electrician license in New Hampshire?
Journeyman Electrician: 8,000 hours of service as an apprentice electrician and at least 600 hours of Board-approved education, then pass the exam. The Board may credit schooling or military experience toward the hours. A journeyman must work for a New Hampshire licensed master or licensed electrical business. Send the OPLC a written application for exam and license with the application fee. Once approved, register and pay for the exam on Prov's website, which reports your result to the licensing authority.
How many hours do you need to become a journeyman electrician in New Hampshire?
8,000 hours for the Journeyman Electrician.
How many questions are on the New Hampshire journeyman electrician exam?
110 questions in 270 minutes (4.5 hours), and the passing score is 70%.
Does New Hampshire accept electrician licenses from other states?
Neighboring boards list agreements with New Hampshire: Maine (journeyman and master), Vermont (for New Hampshire residents), North Dakota (journeyman) and South Dakota (journeyman and master). New Hampshire's own reciprocity terms could not be read.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from New Hampshire'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.
- NH RSA Chapter 319-C: Electricians, opened November 11, 2026
- Prov candidate information bulletin, New Hampshire Electrician Board (NH CIB 2026.11.09, effective October 31, 2026), opened November 11, 2026
- Maine Electricians' Examining Board: Master Electrician (reciprocity), opened November 11, 2026
- Vermont Electrical Safety Rules, 2025 Edition (reciprocity), opened November 11, 2026
- North Dakota State Electrical Board: Reciprocal License Agreements, opened November 11, 2026
- South Dakota Electrical Commission: Reciprocal Licensing Agreements, opened November 11, 2026
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Last verified November 11, 2026.