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Vermont journeyman electrician license
Electrician license: what Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board asks for once you're logging hours.1
How much experience do you need in Vermont?
Verified completion of an electrical apprenticeship by the Vermont Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent training and experience the board accepts1
- Journeyman license
- Verified completion of an electrical apprenticeship by the Vermont Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent training and experience the board accepts
- Master license
- 2 yrsTwo years as a licensed journeyman, or comparable experience the board accepts
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Vermont electrician exam like?
A written exam that includes a practical skills exam. Prov, Inc. (computer-based exams for the Vermont Division of Fire Safety trade licenses).12
How much does the electrician license cost?
Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board lists these fees.1
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Master 3yr | $150 |
| Journeyman 3yr | $115 |
| Type s per field 3yr | $115 |
How do you renew it?
Every three years.1 Continuing education: 15 hours on the National Electrical Code each 36 months for master and journeyman; 8 hours for type-S; plus an energy-goals module of up to two hours.1
Does a license from another state count in Vermont?
Licenses issued to electricians licensed in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction for at least three years.1
License levels in Vermont
Master electrician, journeyman electrician, type-S journeyman (specialty fields), electrician's helper and registered apprentice.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board's site.
More for electricians in Vermont
Sources
- Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board: exam (legislature.vermont.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board: exam provider (provexam.com, 2026-10-27)