Electrician license
Oklahoma electrician license
The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board licenses electrical journeymen and electrical contractors and registers electrical apprentices statewide under the Electrical License Act, with exams run by PSI. The licenses are Electrical Apprentice registration, Unlimited Electrical Journeyman, Residential Electrical Journeyman and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Apprentice registration | Not set in hours | No exam | $5 application fee and $20 registration fee |
| Unlimited Electrical Journeyman | 8,000 hours | 100 questions, 2023 NEC | $25 application fee and $50 initial license fee; renewal is $75 a year |
| Residential Electrical Journeyman | 4,000 hours | 80 questions, 2023 NEC | $25 application fee and $50 initial license fee |
| Unlimited Electrical Contractor | 12,000 hours | 100 questions, 2023 NEC | $30 application fee and $300 initial license fee; renewal is $200 a year |
How to get each Oklahoma license
Electrical Apprentice registration
Requirements. Be 16 or older and work for an active licensed electrical contractor who signs your application. Apprentices work under direct supervision, no more than three apprentices to each journeyman or contractor.
Exam. No exam for this license.
Fees. $5 application fee and $20 registration fee.
Since January 1, 2026 apprentices must complete 3 hours of continuing education each year before re-registering, unless they are student apprentices or enrolled in an approved course.
Sources: CIB: Electrical Apprentice; Electrical License Act, 59 O.S. 1680 et seq. (effective 11-1-2025), CIB copy; OAC 158:40 Electrical Industry Regulations (permanent rules effective 07/11/2026); CIB news: HB 3215 Changes Electrical Licensing, Electrical Testing and Electrical Apprentice Registration (updated August 28, 2025).
Unlimited Electrical Journeyman
Requirements. Be 18 or older and verify 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job experience under a journeyman or contractor while employed by a licensed electrical contractor. At least 4,000 hours must be commercial or industrial work, and up to 2,000 classroom hours of formal electrical education can count.
Experience. 8,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 100 questions |
| Time | 240 minutes (4 hours) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Code book | Open book: bring the 2023 NEC (permanent tabs only) and 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA). NEC Handbooks and spiral-bound copies of the NEC are not allowed. |
| Exam fee | $92 per attempt |
| Official bulletin | PSI State of Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (effective 9/11/2026) |
Fees. $25 application fee and $50 initial license fee; renewal is $75 a year.
The 100 scored questions may come with up to ten unscored experimental questions, and the time spent on them does not count against the 240 minutes.
If you fail, you may retest after 30 days.
Preparing for the Oklahoma journeyman exam. The Oklahoma journeyman electrician exam guide covers the format, the code book and the outline, and the free Oklahoma practice test scores you by subject with no account. The full course is $149, one payment, six months of access.
Sources: OAC 158:40 Electrical Industry Regulations (permanent rules effective 07/11/2026); PSI Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Candidate Information Bulletin (effective 9/11/2026); CIB news: HB 3215 Changes Electrical Licensing, Electrical Testing and Electrical Apprentice Registration (updated August 28, 2025).
Residential Electrical Journeyman
Requirements. Be 18 or older and verify 4,000 hours (2 years) as an apprentice under a residential or unlimited journeyman or contractor; up to 1,000 classroom hours can count. The license covers one- and two-family dwellings only.
Experience. 4,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 80 questions |
| Time | 210 minutes (3.5 hours) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Code book | Open book: bring the 2023 NEC. |
| Exam fee | $92 per attempt |
| Official bulletin | PSI State of Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (effective 9/11/2026) |
Fees. $25 application fee and $50 initial license fee.
Sources: OAC 158:40 Electrical Industry Regulations (permanent rules effective 07/11/2026); PSI Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Candidate Information Bulletin (effective 9/11/2026).
Unlimited Electrical Contractor
Requirements. Be 18 or older, verify 12,000 hours (6 years) of experience, at least 6,000 of them commercial or industrial, while employed by a licensed contractor, and show two years as a licensed Unlimited Electrical Journeyman. The contractor must be an owner, partner or officer of the firm and carry a $5,000 license bond and at least $50,000 of general liability insurance.
Experience. 12,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | PSI |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 100 questions |
| Time | 240 minutes (4 hours) |
| Passing score | 70% |
| Code book | Open book. |
| Exam fee | $92 per attempt |
| Official bulletin | PSI State of Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Examinations Candidate Information Bulletin (effective 9/11/2026) |
Fees. $30 application fee and $300 initial license fee; renewal is $200 a year.
CIB's contractor web page describes the journeyman requirement as 4,000 hours as a licensed Unlimited Electrical Journeyman; the rule says two years. Ask CIB which it applies to your application.
Sources: OAC 158:40 Electrical Industry Regulations (permanent rules effective 07/11/2026); PSI Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Candidate Information Bulletin (effective 9/11/2026); CIB: Electrical Contractor.
How to apply
Submit the CIB application for the license you want. Once CIB approves it, you get PSI's contact details and schedule the exam; your eligibility does not expire. Apply on the official site.
Sources: CIB: Electrical Journeyman; PSI Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Candidate Information Bulletin (effective 9/11/2026).
Renewal and continuing education
| Renewal | Every year. Licenses expire on the last day of your birth month. |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | Journeymen and contractors need 12 hours of continuing education every three years (6 hours on the adopted codes, 6 on other approved electrical topics). Apprentices need 3 hours each year. CE is waived for three years after you pass your licensing exam. |
Source: Electrical License Act, 59 O.S. 1680 et seq. (effective 11-1-2025), CIB copy.
Reciprocity with other states
Journeyman license by reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. You must have held the license at least one year, and a grandfathered license does not qualify.
Source: CIB: Guidelines for Electrical License Through Reciprocity.
Look up an Oklahoma electrician license
To check that an electrician or contractor is licensed, use the official CIB: Are They Licensed? (electrical licensee search).
Good to know
Since November 1, 2024 the journeyman and contractor exams pass at 70% (it was 75%).
A 2026 law (SB1732) raises most CIB license fees starting in fiscal year 2029.
Sources: CIB news: HB 3215 Changes Electrical Licensing, Electrical Testing and Electrical Apprentice Registration (updated August 28, 2025); CIB news: 2026 Legislative Changes Relevant to the Construction Industries Board.
Common questions
Who issues electrician licenses in Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Construction Industries Board licenses electrical journeymen and electrical contractors and registers electrical apprentices statewide under the Electrical License Act, with exams run by PSI.
How do I get a journeyman electrician license in Oklahoma?
Unlimited Electrical Journeyman: Be 18 or older and verify 8,000 hours (4 years) of on-the-job experience under a journeyman or contractor while employed by a licensed electrical contractor. At least 4,000 hours must be commercial or industrial work, and up to 2,000 classroom hours of formal electrical education can count. Submit the CIB application for the license you want. Once CIB approves it, you get PSI's contact details and schedule the exam; your eligibility does not expire.
How many hours do you need to become a journeyman electrician in Oklahoma?
8,000 hours for the Unlimited Electrical Journeyman.
How many questions are on the Oklahoma journeyman electrician exam?
100 questions in 240 minutes (4 hours), and the passing score is 70%.
Does Oklahoma accept electrician licenses from other states?
Journeyman license by reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. You must have held the license at least one year, and a grandfathered license does not qualify.
How often does a Oklahoma electrician license renew?
Every year. Licenses expire on the last day of your birth month. Continuing education: Journeymen and contractors need 12 hours of continuing education every three years (6 hours on the adopted codes, 6 on other approved electrical topics). Apprentices need 3 hours each year. CE is waived for three years after you pass your licensing exam.
How do I look up an electrician license in Oklahoma?
Use the official CIB: Are They Licensed? (electrical licensee search) at https://oklahoma.gov/cib/consumers/are-they-licensed.html
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Oklahoma'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.
- CIB: Electrical Apprentice, opened November 11, 2026
- CIB news: HB 3215 Changes Electrical Licensing, Electrical Testing and Electrical Apprentice Registration (updated August 28, 2025), opened November 11, 2026
- CIB: Electrical Contractor, opened November 11, 2026
- PSI Oklahoma Electrical, Mechanical, Roofing and Plumbing Candidate Information Bulletin (effective 9/11/2026), opened November 11, 2026
- CIB: Guidelines for Electrical License Through Reciprocity, opened November 11, 2026
- Electrical License Act, 59 O.S. 1680 et seq. (effective 11-1-2025), CIB copy, opened November 11, 2026
- OAC 158:40 Electrical Industry Regulations (permanent rules effective 07/11/2026), opened November 11, 2026
- CIB: Electrical Journeyman, opened November 11, 2026
- CIB: Are They Licensed?, opened November 11, 2026
- CIB news: 2026 Legislative Changes Relevant to the Construction Industries Board, opened November 11, 2026
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Last verified November 11, 2026.