Electrical Licensing Boards - California

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California Statewide NEC Adoption
2020 NEC effective January 1, 2023, with some CA amendments.

State Licensing Board Contact Information

Board
  • Department of Industrial Relations Electrician Certification Program 1515 Clay St. Suite 1902 Oakland, CA 94612
Board Link
  • California Board Website
Board Phone
  • (510) 286-3900
Board Fax
  • (510) 286-3917
Board Email
  • ECUINFO@dir.ca.gov
Board 2
  • Contractors State License Board (CSLB) 9821 Business Park Drive Sacramento, CA 95827
Board 2 Phone
  • (510) 286-3900
Board 2 Fax
  • (415) 703-5243
Board 2 Email
  • ECUinfo@dir.ca.gov
Board 2 Link Text
  • Contractors Board
Board 2 Link
  • http://www.cslb.ca.gov/About_Us/Library/Licensing_Classifications/C-10_-_Electrical.aspx

License Requirements

  • All electricians who make connections of greater than 100 volt amps who work for C-10 Contractors successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the classification for which certification is sought; or on-the-job experience, as follows: General...
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Application Form

Reciprocity

  • For Electricians, your electrician's license acquired from other states will make you eligible to sit for the test.

Exam Testing Company

  • After you have registered with the Electrician Certification Unit, you may schedule your exam: PSI 800-733-9267.

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2020 effective 5/15/2024

Exam Details

  • General Electrician: 4-1/2 hours; 100 questions

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Triennial; must have worked at least 2,000 hours.

License Requirements

  • Electrical Contractor C-10: Anyone performing construction work in California that totals $500 dollars or more in labor and materials must be licensed by CSLB. Board approval before sitting for an exam; 4 years experience to...
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Application Form

Reciprocity

  • Arizona, Nevada and Utah. The contractor must have held an active license in good standing in one of the reciprocal states for the previous five years

Exam Testing Company

  • California Contractors State License Board by calling 1-800-321-2752

Exam Details

  • There are two parts to the examination process. All qualifying individuals must pass the standard Law and Business examination; in addition, individuals must pass a second test covering the specific trade or certification are for which they are applying.

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Biennial; active licenses expire every two years. No CE requirements.

Please note that the content provided on these pages is for your information and convenience and may have been modified by the state since it was last updated here. It is the ultimate responsibility of each licensee to verify that they are meeting the requirements of their state for licensing and renewal, and for the edition of the NEC on which their test is based.

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