PA· Initial licensing + reciprocity

How to get an electrical license in Pennsylvania.

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

Pennsylvania initial licensing

Municipal (no statewide electrical license; major cities issue their own) issues electrician licenses in Pennsylvania. Visit the agency site.

Contractor path

Sam confirms the state fee with the board for you

Issued by: Municipal (no statewide electrical license; major cities issue their own)

Exam: Municipal (varies)
Insurance: Required — $50,000 min

Pennsylvania has NO statewide electrical license. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie each license separately. State-level Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration required for residential >$5K.

Fees above are paid to Pennsylvania. 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

hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov/

Sources: www.dos.pa.gov/Verified 2026-05-05· medium confidence

Pennsylvania reciprocity options

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

Source: www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-license/trade-licenses/get-an-electrical-contractor-license/Verified 2026-05-05

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