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Maine Contractor License Reciprocity

Maine has reciprocity agreements with 2 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Maine license with credentials from those states.

States That Accept a Maine License

Utah

Electrical license endorsement available through NERA

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Vermont

Reciprocal recognition for licensed electricians through NERA

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States Whose Licenses Maine Accepts

New Hampshire

Reciprocal recognition for licensed electricians through NERA

electrician
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Vermont

Reciprocal recognition for licensed electricians through NERA

electrician
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Working in Maine with an out-of-state company?

Reciprocity moves your license, not your business. An LLC formed elsewhere generally has to register as a foreign entity in Maine before it can contract there — Northwest files the qualification and serves as the in-state registered agent.

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