Electrical Licensing Boards - Maine

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Maine Statewide NEC Adoption
2023 NEC as of July 1, 2024

State Licensing Board Contact Information

Board
  • Office of Professional & Occupational Regulation Maine Electricians' Examining Board 35 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Board Link
  • Maine Board Website
Board Phone
  • (207) 624-8457
Board Fax
  • (207) 624-8636
Board Email
  • electrician.board@maine.gov

License Requirements

  • 8,000 hours of service as an apprentice or helper electrician or at least 8,000 hours of experience in electrical installations. The 576 hours must consist of 225 hours of required study including an approved course of...
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Application Form

Reciprocity

  • New Hampshire, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon, Vermont, Wyoming

Exam Testing Company

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2023

Exam Details

  • Open Book, 80 questions, 3 hours

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Two years from date of first licensure.

License Requirements

    • 4,000 hours of service as a journeyman electrician or at least 12,000 hours of experience in electrical installations.
    • The 576 hours must consist of 450 hours of required study including a course of not less than 45 hours in the current National Electrical Code and 126 hours of degree-related courses.

Application Form

Reciprocity

  • New Hampshire and Vermont.

Exam Testing Company

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2023

Exam Details

  • Open Book, 100 questions, 3 hours

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Biennial based on date of first licensure.

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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