Electrician license
Utah electrician license
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses electricians in five classes: Apprentice, Journeyman, Master, Residential Journeyman and Residential Master. Electrical contractors hold a separate DOPL contractor license. The licenses are Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician, Residential Journeyman Electrician and E200 General Electrical Contractor (E201 Residential 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | Not set in hours | No exam | $110 application fee (the DOPL fee for all electrician classifications) |
| Journeyman Electrician | Not set in hours | 100 questions, 2023 NEC | $110 application fee; renewal is $78 |
| Master Electrician | 8,000 hours | 80 questions | $110 application fee; renewal is $78 |
| Residential Journeyman Electrician | Not set in hours | 90 questions, 2023 NEC | $110 application fee; renewal is $78 |
| E200 General Electrical Contractor (E201 Residential Electrical Contractor) | Not set in hours | Yes | $175 application fee; renewal is $128 |
How to get each Utah license
Apprentice Electrician
Requirements. Apply with a Verification of Supervision form completed and signed by your employer. No exam or experience is required.
Exam. No exam for this license.
Fees. $110 application fee (the DOPL fee for all electrician classifications)
Sources: DOPL: Apply for an Apprentice Electrician License; DOPL Fee Schedule; DOPL Electrical Exam Information.
Journeyman Electrician
Requirements. Either complete a 4-year electrical apprenticeship education program (576 classroom hours) plus experience as a licensed apprentice under a journeyman or master, or show 16,000 hours of licensed electrical experience. Then pass the written exam and the hands-on practical exam. Hours and schooling must be finished before you test.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 100 questions |
| Time | 240 minutes (4 hours) |
| Passing score | 75% |
| Code book | Open book: the 2023 NEC, Ugly's Electrical References (2023) and the Utah licensing laws and rules. |
| Exam fee | $85 for the written exam, plus $25 for each of the six practical tasks |
| Official bulletin | Prov Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin, Utah (effective October 31, 2026, revised November 9, 2026) |
Fees. $110 application fee; renewal is $78.
The practical exam has six hands-on tasks, each $25: torque settings, 4-way light switch, schematic plan, motor control, transformer termination and conduit bending. It is taken in person at a Utah Prov center; the written exam can be taken remotely.
Since January 19, 2026, first-time candidates attach the Verification of Electrician Experience form to their Prov exam registration; no DOPL preapproval is needed to test.
Preparing for the Utah journeyman exam. The Utah journeyman electrician exam guide covers the format, the code book and the outline, and the free Utah practice test scores you by subject with no account. The full course is $149, one payment, six months of access.
Sources: DOPL: Apply for a Journeyman Electrician License; DOPL Electrical Frequently Asked Questions; DOPL Fee Schedule; Prov Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin, Utah (effective October 31, 2026, revised November 9, 2026); DOPL Electrical homepage.
Master Electrician
Requirements. One of: 8,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman; an associate degree in applied science from an electrical trade program plus 4,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman; or an EAC/ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree plus 2,000 hours as a licensed apprentice. Then pass the Master law and rule exam and the practical exam (skipped if you passed it as a journeyman).
Experience. 8,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Questions | 80 questions |
| Time | 240 minutes (4 hours) |
| Passing score | 75% |
| Code book | Open book. |
| Exam fee | $85 |
| Official bulletin | Prov Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin, Utah (effective October 31, 2026, revised November 9, 2026) |
Fees. $110 application fee; renewal is $78.
Sources: DOPL: Apply for a Master Electrician License; DOPL Fee Schedule; Prov Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin, Utah (effective October 31, 2026, revised November 9, 2026).
Residential Journeyman Electrician
Requirements. Either a 2-year electrical education program (at least 288 classroom hours) plus 3,000 hours of residential experience as a licensed apprentice, or 8,000 hours of residential experience as a licensed apprentice. Then pass the residential written exam and a 4-module practical exam.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 90 questions |
| Time | 240 minutes (4 hours) |
| Passing score | 75% |
| Code book | Open book: the 2023 NEC and listed references. |
| Exam fee | $85 for the written exam |
| Official bulletin | Prov Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin, Utah (effective October 31, 2026, revised November 9, 2026) |
Fees. $110 application fee; renewal is $78.
Sources: DOPL Electrical Exam Information; DOPL Fee Schedule; Prov Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin, Utah (effective October 31, 2026, revised November 9, 2026).
E200 General Electrical Contractor (E201 Residential Electrical Contractor)
Requirements. A DOPL contractor license. Requires a master-level electrician classification, a 30-hour pre-licensure course, general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 total, a registered business and EIN, and workers' compensation coverage or a waiver.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | Prov |
|---|---|
| Code edition | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| 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 |
Fees. $175 application fee; renewal is $128.
Sources: DOPL Contracting Exam Information; DOPL: Apply for a Specialty Contractor License; DOPL Fee Schedule.
How to apply
Register for the Prov exams directly (no DOPL preapproval), attaching the Verification of Electrician Experience form, then apply to DOPL online through My License One or with the paper Electrician Application. Apply on the official site.
Sources: DOPL Electrical Exam Information; DOPL Electrical homepage.
Renewal and continuing education
| Renewal | Every two years, due November 30 of even-numbered years. |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | 16 hours of continuing education each renewal period, 12 of them on required topics: 8 hours on the NEC and 4 hours on NFPA 70E. |
Source: DOPL: Renew an Electrical License.
Reciprocity with other states
By endorsement: if DOPL's endorsement map shows your state's license as equivalent, send a verification of licensure from your state; otherwise you must meet Utah's requirements. Master applicants by endorsement still take the Utah law and rule exam. A Red Seal Construction Electrician held a year qualifies for journeyman by endorsement.
Sources: DOPL: Apply for a Journeyman Electrician License; DOPL: Apply for a Master Electrician License; DOPL Electrical Frequently Asked Questions.
Look up an Utah electrician license
To check that an electrician or contractor is licensed, use the official DOPL Licensee Lookup and Verification System.
Good to know
DOPL has a proposed change to the electrician rule (R156-55b, filed August 2026) open; check the laws and rules page for the final text.
Source: DOPL Electrical Laws and Rules.
Common questions
Who issues electrician licenses in Utah?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses electricians in five classes: Apprentice, Journeyman, Master, Residential Journeyman and Residential Master. Electrical contractors hold a separate DOPL contractor license.
How do I get a journeyman electrician license in Utah?
Journeyman Electrician: Either complete a 4-year electrical apprenticeship education program (576 classroom hours) plus experience as a licensed apprentice under a journeyman or master, or show 16,000 hours of licensed electrical experience. Then pass the written exam and the hands-on practical exam. Hours and schooling must be finished before you test. Register for the Prov exams directly (no DOPL preapproval), attaching the Verification of Electrician Experience form, then apply to DOPL online through My License One or with the paper Electrician Application.
How many questions are on the Utah journeyman electrician exam?
100 questions in 240 minutes (4 hours), and the passing score is 75%.
Does Utah accept electrician licenses from other states?
By endorsement: if DOPL's endorsement map shows your state's license as equivalent, send a verification of licensure from your state; otherwise you must meet Utah's requirements. Master applicants by endorsement still take the Utah law and rule exam. A Red Seal Construction Electrician held a year qualifies for journeyman by endorsement.
How often does a Utah electrician license renew?
Every two years, due November 30 of even-numbered years. Continuing education: 16 hours of continuing education each renewal period, 12 of them on required topics: 8 hours on the NEC and 4 hours on NFPA 70E.
How do I look up an electrician license in Utah?
Use the official DOPL Licensee Lookup and Verification System at https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Utah'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.
- DOPL Electrical Exam Information, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL: Apply for an Apprentice Electrician License, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL: Apply for a Journeyman Electrician License, opened November 11, 2026
- Prov Electrical Candidate Information Bulletin, Utah (effective October 31, 2026, revised November 9, 2026), opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL Electrical homepage, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL: Apply for a Master Electrician License, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL Fee Schedule, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL: Renew an Electrical License, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL Electrical Frequently Asked Questions, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL: Apply for a Specialty Contractor License, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL Contracting Exam Information, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL Licensee Lookup and Verification System, opened November 11, 2026
- DOPL Electrical Laws and Rules, opened November 11, 2026
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Last verified November 11, 2026.