CT· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Connecticut.

The complete Connecticut licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing.

Connecticut initial licensing

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing issues electrician licenses in Connecticut. Visit the agency site.

Master path

~$300 in state board fees

Issued by: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing

Experience: 2 yr · 8,000 hrs · journeyman first
Exam: PSI — $60
Application fee: $90
License fee: $150
Insurance: Required

E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor. Must hold E-2 Journeyperson 2+ yrs.

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Journeyman path

~$270 in state board fees

Issued by: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection - Occupational and Professional Licensing

Experience: 4 yr · 8,000 hrs
Exam: PSI — $60
Application fee: $90
License fee: $120

E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson.

Fees above are paid to Connecticut. TCS’s filing service is quoted separately — we collect and remit on your behalf so you write one check.

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Apply online

www.elicense.ct.gov/

Mailing address

CT DCP, 450 Columbus Blvd Suite 901, Hartford, CT 06103

Contact

Phone: (860) 713-6135

Sources: portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-licensesVerified 2026-05-05

Connecticut reciprocity options

Master: exam equivalence from 0 states · Contractor: no statewide program · Journeyman: exam equivalence from 0 states

Source: portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-contractor---equivalent-out-of-state-license · portal.ct.gov/dcp/license-services-division/all-license-applications/electrical-licenseVerified 2026-05-31

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