Electrician License Requirements in Maine
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Maine, 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
Maine Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional & Occupational Regulation)
Website: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
8,000 hours as a licensed apprentice/helper + 576 hours of study | 80 questions, 180 minutes, 70% to pass (Prometric) |
| Master Electrician Master |
4,000 hours as a journeyman (or 12,000 hours of installations) + 576 hours of study; hold a Maine journeyman license for 2 years | Written exam |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
Prometric
Fees
$50 exam; biennial license $150
Renewal & continuing education
Renewal requires a 15-hour current NEC course.
Studying for the Maine electrician exam?
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Maine Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional & Occupational Regulation) before applying.