Electrician License Requirements in Delaware
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Delaware, 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.
Licensing authority
Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation)
Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyperson Electrician Journeyperson |
8,000 hours of full-time experience under a licensed master (4,000 for residential) | 70 questions, 3 hours, 75% to pass |
| Master Electrician Master |
6 years under a licensed master, or 4 years + 2 years of technical training | 80 questions, 3 hours, 75% to pass |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
PSI
Fees
$100 exam; journeyperson license $105, master $203
Renewal & continuing education
Continuing education: 10 hours (master/residential), 5 hours (journeyperson).
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners (Division of Professional Regulation) before applying.