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Connecticut journeyman electrician license
Electrician license: what Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection asks for once you're logging hours.1
How much experience do you need in Connecticut?
Bona fide apprenticeship with at least four years' experience in the trade1
- Journeyman license
- 4 yrsBona fide apprenticeship with at least four years' experience in the trade
- Contractor license
- 2 yrsAt least two years as a journeyman in the trade, or comparable education and experience
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Connecticut electrician exam like?
You take the state exam once the board approves your hours. PSI Examination Services administers all exams for the construction trades under a contract with the Department of Consumer Protection.12
How much does the electrician license cost?
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection lists these fees.1
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contractor initial and renewal | $150 |
| Other license initial and renewal | $120 |
How do you renew it?
Every year; a license can be renewed up to one month after it expires.1 Continuing education: at least 4 hours of accredited continuing education a year, which the commissioner can raise to a maximum of 7.1
License levels in Connecticut
Unlimited and limited contractor's license, unlimited and limited journeyman's license, and apprentice permit.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's site.
More for electricians in Connecticut
Sources
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: exam (cga.ct.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: exam provider (portal.ct.gov, 2026-10-27)