- The State Board of Master Electricians issues one category of license
- Master Electrician. For many counties in the State, the Master Electrician's license is a prerequisite to obtaining the county electrical license. In Maryland the...
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Electrical Licensing Boards - Maryland
Maryland Statewide NEC Adoption
2020 effective 5/29/23
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License Requirements
Reciprocity
The Board issues licenses through reciprocity to individuals holding a current master electrician's license in the states of either Delaware, Virginia or West Virginia. Currently there is not reciprocity with licensees from other states.
Exam Testing Company
- PSI 1-800-733-9267 Monday through Friday, by appointment, at four test centers in Maryland.
Testing NEC Edition
- As of 2/1/24, both a 2017 NEC or 2020 NEC version of the examination will be offered. As of 5/2/24, only the 2020 NEC version of the examination will be offered
Exam Details
Open Book, consists of 100 points; Theory 20, Wiring and Protection 14, Wiring Methods and materials 13, Equipment for General Use 9, Special Occupancies 8, Special Equipment 4, Special Communications 2, Calculations 30.
Renewal
- 2 years from date of issue on a staggered basis.
Continuing Education Requirements
Maryland Electrical Continuing Education Required: To be eligible for renewal of a license, as required by Business Occupations and Professions Article, §6-310(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, an applicant shall have completed during the prior license term:
- 10 hours of qualifying continuing education for renewal of a master license; 5 must be obtained in a classroom setting
- 5 hours of qualifying continuing education for renewal of a journeyperson license.
Local licensing laws have changed. Contact your local board for further questions. Maryland Electricians Act This Act requires an individual to hold a State apprentice, journeyperson or master electrician license to offer, provide or assist in providing electrical services.
For online webinar "classroom credit" courses, there are multiple providers listed on the States website: here You can also take a 5-Hour zoom class with Electrical Code Professional
Maryland Electrical License Renewal: An electrician's license is valid for two years from the date it was issued. Currently, the renewal of an electrician's licensure will expire on a staggered basis.
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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