DC· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in District of Columbia.

The complete District of Columbia licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from DC DLCP - Board of Industrial Trades.

District of Columbia initial licensing

DC DLCP - Board of Industrial Trades issues electrician licenses in District of Columbia. Visit the agency site.

Mailing address

DC DLCP, 1100 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Contact

Phone: (202) 442-4400

Sources: dlcp.dc.gov/page/board-industrial-trades1Verified 2026-05-05

District of Columbia reciprocity options

Master: no statewide program · Contractor: no statewide program · Journeyman: no statewide program

Source: dlcp.dc.gov/page/board-industrial-trades1 · content.govdelivery.com/accounts/DCWASH/bulletins/2bdc934Verified 2026-05-05

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