Electrician License Requirements in Kentucky
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Kentucky, 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
Kentucky Dept. of Housing, Buildings & Construction (DHBC) — Electrical Licensing Division
Website: https://dhbc.ky.gov/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours of electrical experience (apprenticeship/education can count for up to 4,000) | 80 questions, 4 hours, open book, 70% to pass |
| Master Electrician Master |
16,000 hours, including at least 2 years as a journeyman | 100 questions, 5 hours, open book |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
Pearson VUE
Fees
$100 per exam (journeyman and master)
Renewal & continuing education
Licenses renew annually (by the end of your birth month); 6 hours of continuing education per year.
Studying for the Kentucky 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 Kentucky Dept. of Housing, Buildings & Construction (DHBC) — Electrical Licensing Division before applying.