Electrical Licensing Boards - Michigan

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Michigan Statewide NEC Adoption
2023, effective March 12, 2024

State Licensing Board Contact Information

Board
  • Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan Electrical Division 611 W. Ottawa St. Lansing, MI 48933
Board Link
  • Michigan Board Website
Board Phone
  • (517) 241-9320
Board Fax
  • (517) 241-0130
Board Email
  • bccelec@michigan.gov

License Requirements

  • Must be at least 20 years of age. Have not less than 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over a period of not less than 4 years related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or...
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Application Form

  • The state's electrical examination forms can only be used by persons who are eligible to be licensed by the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan issues electrical licenses to residents in most communities in...
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Reciprocity

  • None

Exam Testing Company

  • PSI (800) 733-9267

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2023

Exam Details

  • 2.5 hours; 80 questions

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Annual, by March 1 of each year.

License Requirements

  • Must be at least 22 years of age. Has held an electrical journeyman's license for not less than 2 years. Have not less than 12,000 hours of experience obtained over a period of not less than 6...
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Application Form

  • The state's electrical examination forms can only be used by persons who are eligible to be licensed by the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan issues electrical licenses to residents in most communities in...
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Reciprocity

  • None

Exam Testing Company

  • PSI (800) 733-9267

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2023

Exam Details

  • 3 hours; 75 questions

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Annual, by March 1 of each year

License Requirements

  • Holds a master electrician's license or has not less than 1 master electrician residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The master electrician shall be actively in charge of and...
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Application Form

  • The state's electrical examination forms can only be used by persons who are eligible to be licensed by the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan issues electrical licenses to residents in most communities in...
Read more

Reciprocity

  • None

Exam Testing Company

  • PSI (800) 733-9267

Exam Details

  • 40 questions, 1-1/2 hours The examination covers information from: Public Act 217, Public Act 230, Public Act 497, and the Electrical Administrative Board General Rules.

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Triennial

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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