KY· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Kentucky.

The complete Kentucky licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from KY DHBC (Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction) - Division of Plumbing & Electrical.

Kentucky initial licensing

KY DHBC (Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction) - Division of Plumbing & Electrical issues electrician licenses in Kentucky. Visit the agency site.

Master path

~$425 in state board fees

Issued by: KY DHBC (Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction) - Division of Plumbing & Electrical

Experience: 6 yr · 12,000 hrs · journeyman first
Exam: PSI — $75
Application fee: $100
License fee: $250
Insurance: Required — $500,000 min

Master Electrician = supervising contractor. CE: 6 hrs/year.

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

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Contractor path

~$350 in state board fees

Issued by: KY DHBC (Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction) - Division of Plumbing & Electrical

Exam: Not required
Application fee: $100
License fee: $250
Insurance: Required — $500,000 min

Electrical Contractor requires a designated Master Electrician.

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

Journeyman path

~$240 in state board fees

Issued by: KY DHBC (Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction) - Division of Plumbing & Electrical

Experience: 4 yr · 8,000 hrs
Exam: PSI — $75
Application fee: $100
License fee: $65

Fees above are paid to Kentucky. 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

dhbc.ky.gov/Electrical/Pages/default.aspx

Mailing address

KY DHBC, 101 Sea Hero Road Suite 100, Frankfort, KY 40601

Contact

Phone: (502) 573-0364

Sources: dhbc.ky.gov/Electrical/Pages/default.aspxVerified 2026-05-05

Kentucky reciprocity options

Contractor: endorsement (case-by-case)

Source: dhbc.ky.gov/Documents/KHBC_EL-4_ElecReciprocityContractor%20Application.pdf · dhbc.ky.gov/Documents/Electrical%20New%20Application%20Checklists.pdf · dhbc.ky.gov/ · dhbc.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx · dhbc.ky.gov/Documents/KHBC_%20Application%20Checklists.pdfVerified 2026-05-31

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