DE· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Delaware.

The complete Delaware licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from DE DPR - Board of Electrical Examiners.

Delaware initial licensing

DE DPR - Board of Electrical Examiners issues electrician licenses in Delaware. Visit the agency site.

Master path

~$429 in state board fees

Issued by: DE DPR - Board of Electrical Examiners

Experience
4 yr · 8,000 hrs · journeyman first
Exam
PSI — $95
Application fee
$167
License fee
$167
Insurance
Required — $300,000 min

Master Electrician Special — DE issues several classifications. Liability insurance min $300K.

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

TCS Master prep for Delaware
Mailing address

DE Division of Professional Regulation, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Cannon Building Suite 203, Dover, DE 19904

Contact

Phone: (302) 744-4500

Delaware reciprocity options

Master: exam equivalence from 2 states · Contractor: no statewide program · Journeyman: exam equivalence from 2 states

Source: dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/newlicense/ · dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/journeyperson/Verified 2026-05-09

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