Electrician License Requirements in New York

No Statewide License Required

New York does not require a statewide electrician license. NYC has the most stringent requirements. Albany requires a Master or Journeyman license through the city's Board of Electrical Examiners. Rochester has its own Electrical Examining Board. Troy, Buffalo, and Syracuse each have separate licensing. Many suburban and rural areas have no local electrician licensing requirements beyond building permits.

NYC requires general liability, workers' compensation, and disability insurance for all electrician businesses. Insurance certificates must be maintained on file with DOB.