Electrician License Requirements in Utah
| Licensing Authority | Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) |
| License Type | S200 - Electrical Contractor |
| Experience Required | 8,000 hours of supervised electrical work for Journeyman level. Contractor (S200) requires a Master Electrician as qualifier and completion of 30-hour pre-licensure course. |
| Education Substitute | Accredited electrical degree may substitute for a portion of experience hours |
| Exam Required | Yes — Utah Business and Law Exam + Master Electrician Exam |
| Bond Required | Yes — $15,000 |
| Insurance | General liability: required. Workers comp: required with employees |
| Continuing Education | 6 hours 2 years |
| Processing Time | 4-8 weeks |
Fee Breakdown
| Application Fee | $210 |
| Initial License Fee | $128 |
| Pre-licensure course | $300 |
| Est. Initial Total | $638 |
Renewal: $128 every 2 years
Exam Requirements
Utah Business and Law Exam
80 questions2 hoursPass: 75%
Utah construction lawLien lawsBusiness management
Master Electrician Exam
Pass: 75%
National Electrical Code (NEC)Utah electrical rulesElectrical theorySafety
Exam provider: PSI
License Tiers
Apprentice Electrician
Entry level — must work under supervision of Journeyman or Master
Exam: Not required
Journeyman Electrician
8,000 hours (approx. 4 years) on-the-job training
Exam: Required
Master Electrician
Journeyman license plus additional experience
Exam: Required
S200 Electrical Contractor
Must employ a licensed Master Electrician as qualifier
Exam: Required
License Reciprocity
This state has reciprocity agreements with 20 states. You may be able to skip the trade exam if you hold a valid license from one of these states.
arizonaLicensure by endorsement available for general contractors licensed in AZ for 1+ years in good standing; business and law exam may be waived
californiaLicensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in CA for 1+ years in good standing
louisianaLicensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in LA for 1+ years in good standing
nevadaLicensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in NV for 1+ years in good standing
south carolinaLicensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in SC for 1+ years in good standing
coloradoElectrical license endorsement available through NERA; journeyman electricians with active license may transfer credentials
idahoElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
iowaElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
maineElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
minnesotaElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
montanaElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
nebraskaElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
new hampshireElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
new mexicoElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
north dakotaElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
oklahomaElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
oregonElectrical license endorsement available through NERA; Oregon reciprocal agreement also covers plumber licenses
south dakotaElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
vermontElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
wyomingElectrical license endorsement available through NERA
Notes
- Electricians licensed in most US states may qualify for licensure by endorsement
- Utah participates in the National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a electrician license in Utah?
Yes, Utah requires a statewide electrician license through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
How much does a electrician license cost in Utah?
The estimated initial cost is $338, including application, exam, and license fees.
Data last verified: 2026-04-02 | Source: DOPL