Electrician License Requirements in Utah
Last reviewed July 2026
To work as a licensed electrician in Utah, 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
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Website: https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/electrical/
License types & experience
| License | Experience required | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Journeyman |
A 4-year apprenticeship (≥576 classroom hours) + 6,000 hours of experience, or 16,000 hours with no education | Combined Theory + Code written exam ($85) + practical ($25/section) |
| Master Electrician Master |
8,000 hours as a licensed journeyman, or an AAS degree + 4,000 hours as a journeyman | Law & Rules exam + written exam |
The exam & fees
Testing vendor
Prov
Fees
$116 application; written exam $85 + practical $25/section
Renewal & continuing education
Licenses expire November 30 of each even-numbered year.
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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) before applying.
Sources: Utah DOPL — Electrical (official)