IL· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Illinois.

The complete Illinois licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from Municipal (no statewide electrical license; Chicago, Springfield, Peoria each issue their own).

Illinois initial licensing

Municipal (no statewide electrical license; Chicago, Springfield, Peoria each issue their own) issues electrician licenses in Illinois. Visit the agency site.

Contractor path

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Issued by: Municipal (no statewide electrical license; Chicago, Springfield, Peoria each issue their own)

Exam: Municipal (varies by city)
Insurance: Required

Illinois has NO statewide electrical license. Chicago Department of Buildings, Springfield, Peoria, and most large municipalities each license separately. Check the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) where you'll work.

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

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Contact

Phone: (312) 743-3625

Sources: idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/eleccont.html · www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/bldgs.htmlVerified 2026-05-05

Illinois reciprocity options

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

Source: idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/eleccont.htmlVerified 2026-05-05

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