NJ· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in New Jersey.

The complete New Jersey licensing roadmap — experience hours, exam vendor + fees, application paperwork, and reciprocity options. Sourced directly from NJ DCA - Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.

New Jersey initial licensing

NJ DCA - Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors issues electrician licenses in New Jersey. Visit the agency site.

~$330 in state board fees

NJ issues Electrical Contractor (combined trade + contractor); journeyman is unlicensed at state level.

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

Apply online

Mailing address

NJ Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, P.O. Box 45006, Newark, NJ 07101

Contact

Phone: (973) 504-6410

Master: full exam required · Contractor: full exam required · Journeyman: no statewide program

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