Electrician License Requirements in Connecticut
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Connecticut, you'll apply through the licensing authority, meet an experience requirement, and pass a licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code. Here's how it breaks down.
In Connecticut, odd-numbered licenses are contractors (E-1) and even-numbered are journeypersons/employees (E-2).
Licensing authority
Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection (DCP)
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/License-Services-Division/All-License-Applications/Electrical-License
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| E-2 Journeyperson Unlimited electrical journeyperson |
State-approved apprenticeship — 8,000 hours OJT + 720 classroom hours (or 4 years equivalent) | 70 questions, 3 hours (PSI) |
| E-1 Contractor Unlimited electrical contractor |
2 years as an E-2 journeyperson (or 6 years equivalent) | 100 questions, 4 hours |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
Fees
Application $90 (journeyperson) / $150 (contractor)
Renewal & continuing education
Licenses expire annually on September 30; continuing education is required.
Studying for the Connecticut electrician exam?
The exam is NEC-based — practice with 1,394 questions and worked solutions in the Electrical Exam Prep app.
⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection (DCP) before applying.