Does Missouri have a state electrician license?

No. Missouri licenses electricians at the local (city/county) level — there is no single statewide license.

How do I get licensed as an electrician in Missouri?

Contact the building or licensing department of the city where you'll work; each sets its own experience requirements, exam, and fees.

Electrician License Requirements in Missouri

Last reviewed July 2026

Missouri has no mandatory statewide electrician license. Cities and counties set their own requirements — some (like St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Jefferson City) require an exam and experience, while some rural counties require no license at all.

Missouri does offer an OPTIONAL statewide Electrical Contractor license through the Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors (Division of Professional Registration) — a convenience for contractors who'd rather hold one license than register in every jurisdiction.

How licensing works by city

St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Jefferson City

Each city's building / licensing department
Have their own electrician licensing ordinances and exams. Contact the local building department where you'll work.

Statewide contractor option

Missouri Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors
An optional statewide electrical contractor license.
https://pr.mo.gov/electricalcontractors-FAQ-Contractors.asp

Studying for the Missouri 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 the licensing authority for the city where you'll work before applying.

Sources: Missouri Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors (official)