MD· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Maryland.

The complete Maryland licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from MD DLLR - State Board of Master Electricians.

Maryland initial licensing

MD DLLR - State Board of Master Electricians issues electrician licenses in Maryland. Visit the agency site.

Master path

~$161 in state board fees

Issued by: MD DLLR - State Board of Master Electricians

Experience: 7 yr · 14,000 hrs · journeyman first
Exam: PSI — $92
Application fee: $18
License fee: $51
Insurance: Required — $300,000 min

MD issues Master Electrician statewide; counties issue journeyman. Liability insurance $300K min.

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Apply online

www.dllr.state.md.us/license/melec/melecapp.shtml

Mailing address

MD DLLR, 500 N. Calvert St, Room 308, Baltimore, MD 21202

Contact

Phone: (410) 230-6231

Sources: www.dllr.state.md.us/license/melec/Verified 2026-05-05

Maryland reciprocity options

Master: exam equivalence from 4 states · Contractor: no statewide program

Source: labor.maryland.gov/license/elec/eleclicfaqs.shtml · www.labor.maryland.gov/license/elec/elechowtoapply.shtml · labor.maryland.gov/license/elec/ · labor.maryland.gov/license/elec/elecotherlic.shtml · www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-permitting-services/dps-licenses-certificates · mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteTextVerified 2026-09-22

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