How to Become a Licensed Electrician in Idaho
Requirements for licensing as an electrician in Idaho
What are the requirements to become a licensed electrician in the State of Idaho?
Apprentice Electrician:
Anyone wishing to become an electrician in Idaho must register with the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) as an apprentice electrician. Apprentices must maintain a current registration while working and must complete the required work experience and vocational training to qualify for journeyman licensure.
To register, complete and submit the required electrical apprentice registration application and pay the applicable fees. Check the current application instructions for submission requirements.
Journeyman Electrician:
To qualify for an Idaho journeyman electrician license, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- Complete at least 8,000 hours of qualifying electrical work experience as an apprentice and satisfactorily complete an approved four-year sequence of electrical instruction.
- Document at least 16,000 hours of qualifying electrical work experience in accordance with the requirements of the jurisdiction where you obtained the experience.
You must also pass the required journeyman electrician examination. Exams are administered through PSI. After passing the exam, submit the required license application and documentation to the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
Master Electrician:
To qualify for an Idaho master electrician license, you must have at least four years of experience as a licensed journeyman electrician and meet the applicable experience requirements.
You must pass the required master electrician examination through PSI and apply for licensure through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Submit the required application and supporting documentation and pay the applicable licensing fees.
Find application forms, examination information, and other licensing resources through the Idaho Electrical Board website.
Division Contact information:
State of Idaho
Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Idaho Electrical Board
11341 W. Chinden Blvd.
Boise, ID 83714
(208) 334-3233
How often must I renew my Idaho Electrician License?
Idaho electrician licenses have historically been issued for three-year periods, while apprentice registrations have had a one-year term. However, the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses is transitioning the Electrical Board to a two-year licensing and renewal cycle beginning October 30, 2026.
Your renewal deadline and applicable fee may depend on your license type and where your license falls within the transition. Check your license record and the Idaho Electrical Board’s current renewal instructions to confirm your expiration date.
Journeyman and master electricians must also satisfy the applicable continuing education requirements to renew their licenses.
What are the costs for electrical licenses and renewals in Idaho?
- Application fee: $15
- Apprentice registration fee: $15
- Apprentice registration renewal fee: $15
- Journeyman electrician license fee: $55
- Journeyman electrician license renewal fee: $45
- Master electrician license fee: $65
- Master electrician license renewal fee: $45
- Master electrician reinstatement fee: $55
- Journeyman electrician reinstatement fee: $55
Does the State of Idaho Electrical Board, Division of Building Safety recognize reciprocal states?
Idaho has journeyman electrician licensing reciprocity with the states of Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas. Just include a copy of your current license with the completed application. Idaho observes master electrician reciprocity with Utah and Wyoming. Idaho honors those states master electrician testing. Attach your Utah or Wyoming license to your application.
Does the Idaho Division of Building Safety require continuing education for electricians?
Yes. Every three-year licensing period, Journeyman and Master Electricians are required to take 16 hours of code updates and eight hours of industry related courses, totaling 24 hours of continuing education.