Licensing

Electrician Licensing in Vermont

Vermont licenses electricians statewide. The journeyman-level credential is the Journeyman electrician, issued by the Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety.

Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety, checked 2026-10-07

Before you start: No state registration is required before you start electrical work in Vermont. You can start under the supervision of a licensed electrician without registering first.

Official source · Checked 2026-10-07

Page last reviewed 2026-10-01 against official sources; credential requirements checked 2026-09-05. Confirm with the issuing authority before applying.

Licensed in another state? See reviewed routes into Vermont.

How electrical licensing works in Vermont

Vermont’s Electricians’ Licensing Board licenses master and journeyman electricians and Type-S journeymen in specific specialty fields. A Type-S license authorizes work within its designated field, including work as an independent contractor; it is not a required first step toward a general journeyman or master license.

This page covers master, journeyman and the eleven Type-S fields identified in the current rules and agency licensing list. Choose the credential that matches the work you intend to perform. State licensing has statutory exceptions, and a license does not settle every job-site code, work-notice or inspection requirement.

Credential-specific requirements

Requirements differ by credential. Expand any credential for the work or business activity you plan to perform. Issued by Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety unless noted.

Journeyman electrician Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Perform electrical installations under a master electrician’s direction. Rule 3.2 also describes direction by a Type-S journeyman within that specialty, while Section 903 names master direction; confirm the intended arrangement with the Division. May supervise an apprentice or helper employed by a master under that master’s direction, with the journeyman physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete an electrical apprenticeship verified by the Vermont Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent training and experience accepted by the Board. The Board may allow examination after classroom instruction is complete, but will not issue the license until the work-experience portion is complete. The application accepts a recent Vermont apprenticeship completion certificate for its stated route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Board approval and the required examination apply unless a supported examination waiver is approved. The current contracted testing provider is PROV; its bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. Examination fees are separate from license fees. Section 906 also provides a qualifying military journeyman route; confirm required service and supporting documents before applying.
Initial fee: $115 three-year license fee; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115. Complete 15 hours of Board-approved National Electrical Code instruction during the preceding 36 months and submit the renewal application before expiration. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Master electrician Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations, including the Type-S specialty fields, as a principal business or in another business. May employ licensed electricians and helpers under the master’s direction; apprentices and helpers require the on-site supervision described in the rules.
Experience or qualification: At least two years licensed and working as a journeyman, or comparable training and experience acceptable to the Board. Out-of-state experience may receive Board recognition; endorsement and other examination-waiver routes have separate conditions. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Board approval and the required examination apply unless a supported examination waiver is approved. The current contracted testing provider is PROV; its bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. Examination fees are separate from license fees.
Initial fee: $150 three-year license fee; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $150. Complete 15 hours of Board-approved National Electrical Code instruction during the preceding 36 months and submit the renewal application before expiration. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S A1 — Automatic gas or oil heating Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Automatic gas or oil heating, including geothermal and ground-source heat pumps. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S B2 — Outdoor advertising Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Outdoor advertising. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S C3 — Refrigeration or air conditioning Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Refrigeration or air conditioning, including air-to-air heat pumps. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S D4 — Appliance and motor repairs Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Appliance and motor repairs. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S E5 — Well pumps Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Well pumps. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S F6 — Farm equipment Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Farm equipment. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S G7c — Commercial fire alarm systems Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Commercial fire alarm systems. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S G7g — Gas pump installation and bulk plant work Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Gas pump installation, including electrical work involving a canopy over gas pumps, and bulk plant work. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S G7k — Electrical lock installation Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Electrical lock installation, including delayed egress and access control. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S G7l — Lightning rod installation Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Lightning rod installation. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Type-S G7s — Solar installation Individual electrician license

Issuing authority: Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board — Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety →
Scope of work: Solar installation. May design, install, repair, maintain and replace electrical installations as an employee or independent contractor only within this licensed specialty. May install branch circuits only from the existing electrical service. May employ licensed persons and supervise an apprentice or helper while physically present and immediately available.
Experience or qualification: Complete a Board-recognized training and experience program, or have other training and experience accepted by the Board. The June 2026 application asks for recognized training plus one year (2,000 hours) of experience documented by signed affidavits for each specialty requested; seek Board confirmation for an alternative route. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Examination: Pass the Board-approved examination in the requested specialty. The PROV bulletin lists an $80 examination fee and a 70% passing score. The application mentions reciprocal and Universal options for Specialists, but the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the Universal checkboxes identify master/journeyman; do not assume a Type-S examination waiver without Division confirmation.
Initial fee: $115 per specialty field for a three-year license; the $80 examination fee is separate when testing is required.
Renewal: Renew every three years for $115 per specialty field. Complete eight hours of Board-approved instruction in the specialty during the preceding 36 months. Section 908 caps holders of multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours total; the 2025 rule describes the cap for more than two fields and an eight-hour exception for holders of only A1 and C3. Confirm the applicable combination with the Division before choosing courses. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module and provide the completion certificate with the application.
Official application: Apply / forms →

Licensed in another state?

Vermont has a reviewed application route for some licenses from 3 states. A route can waive an exam or some experience; you still need the Vermont credential before you work. Expand a state for the routes and their requirements.

Maine Reciprocity · 2 routes

If you hold: Maine Journeyman Electrician license (Maine Electricians' Examining Board, 32 M.R.S. ch. 17), exam-based
You can apply for: Vermont Journeyman (EJ) Electrician license by the reciprocal-license pathway (Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Electricians' Licensing Board; 26 V.S.A. ch. 15, § 906(1))

To apply:

hold a current Maine Electricians' Examining Board (MEEB) license obtained by examination (not grandfathered or waived)
be in good standing with no disciplinary action or open complaints in Maine
be a resident of Maine (the reciprocal-license section is limited to 'Residents of these states only')
include a certified statement/letter of licensure from Maine and a photocopy of the license ('Both letters and copy of license/s are necessary if applicable.') - the certified statement may replace the Employer Affidavit of Experience page
pay the $115.00 3-year license fee and submit the notarized application to the Division of Fire Safety, Central Office, Licensing Division, 45 State Dr, Waterbury, VT 05671-8200

Limits:

the reciprocal-license section is residency-based (Maine or New Hampshire residents only); non-residents use the examination or the § 906(2) three-year endorsement pathway instead
the application form's Specialist (type-S, per-field) reciprocal checkbox is not encoded here: Maine issues no specialist-equivalent credential to map onto it
the Vermont license must be issued before work; the reciprocal pathway is not authority to work

Reciprocity. Official source · Checked 2026-09-26.

If you hold: Maine Master Electrician license (Maine Electricians' Examining Board, 32 M.R.S. ch. 17), exam-based
You can apply for: Vermont Master (EM) Electrician license by the reciprocal-license pathway (Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Electricians' Licensing Board; 26 V.S.A. ch. 15, § 906(1))

To apply:

hold a current Maine Electricians' Examining Board (MEEB) license obtained by examination (not grandfathered or waived)
be in good standing with no disciplinary action or open complaints in Maine
be a resident of Maine (the reciprocal-license section is limited to 'Residents of these states only')
include a certified statement/letter of licensure from Maine and a photocopy of the license ('Both letters and copy of license/s are necessary if applicable.') - the certified statement may replace the Employer Affidavit of Experience page
pay the $150.00 3-year license fee and submit the notarized application to the Division of Fire Safety, Central Office, Licensing Division, 45 State Dr, Waterbury, VT 05671-8200

Limits:

the reciprocal-license section is residency-based (Maine or New Hampshire residents only); non-residents use the examination or the § 906(2) three-year endorsement pathway instead
the application form's Specialist (type-S, per-field) reciprocal checkbox is not encoded here: Maine issues no specialist-equivalent credential to map onto it
the Vermont license must be issued before work; the reciprocal pathway is not authority to work

Reciprocity. Official source · Checked 2026-09-26.

Maine licensing →

New Hampshire Reciprocity · 2 routes

If you hold: New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician license (New Hampshire Electricians' Board, RSA 319-C), exam-based (PSI)
You can apply for: Vermont Journeyman Electrician license by reciprocity (Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Electricians' Licensing Board; 26 V.S.A. ch. 15 §906)

To apply:

be a resident of New Hampshire (the reciprocal pathway is limited to 'Residents of these states only' - Maine or New Hampshire)
hold the current New Hampshire Journeyman or Master Electrician license being reciprocated (New Hampshire Electricians' Board, RSA 319-C)
include a certified letter/statement of licensure from the reciprocating state AND a photocopy of the license ('Both letters and copy of license/s are necessary if applicable.')
pay the applicable 3-year license fee (checks payable to 'Division of Fire Safety') and mail the application to the Central Office, Licensing Division, 45 State Dr, Waterbury, VT 05671-8200
sign AND notarize the application, answer all four compliance questions, and submit it two weeks prior to the board meeting date
pay the $115.00 3-year journeyman license fee

Limits:

the reciprocal pathway is residency-limited: 'Reciprocal license (Residents of these states only)' - Maine or New Hampshire residents only
the Employer Affidavit of Experience page can be replaced with a certified statement of licensure from either New Hampshire or Maine
the form's reciprocal section also names the Specialist (Type-S) tier, but New Hampshire issues no specialist electrician credential, so no specialist row is encoded
the application form imposes no additional holding period for the reciprocal pathway

Reciprocity. Official source · Checked 2026-09-29.

If you hold: New Hampshire Master Electrician license (New Hampshire Electricians' Board, RSA 319-C), exam-based (PSI)
You can apply for: Vermont Master Electrician license by reciprocity (Vermont Division of Fire Safety, Electricians' Licensing Board; 26 V.S.A. ch. 15 §906)

To apply:

be a resident of New Hampshire (the reciprocal pathway is limited to 'Residents of these states only' - Maine or New Hampshire)
hold the current New Hampshire Journeyman or Master Electrician license being reciprocated (New Hampshire Electricians' Board, RSA 319-C)
include a certified letter/statement of licensure from the reciprocating state AND a photocopy of the license ('Both letters and copy of license/s are necessary if applicable.')
pay the applicable 3-year license fee (checks payable to 'Division of Fire Safety') and mail the application to the Central Office, Licensing Division, 45 State Dr, Waterbury, VT 05671-8200
sign AND notarize the application, answer all four compliance questions, and submit it two weeks prior to the board meeting date
pay the $150.00 3-year master license fee

Limits:

the reciprocal pathway is residency-limited: 'Reciprocal license (Residents of these states only)' - Maine or New Hampshire residents only
the Employer Affidavit of Experience page can be replaced with a certified statement of licensure from either New Hampshire or Maine
the form's reciprocal section also names the Specialist (Type-S) tier, but New Hampshire issues no specialist electrician credential, so no specialist row is encoded
the application form imposes no additional holding period for the reciprocal pathway

Reciprocity. Official source · Checked 2026-09-29.

New Hampshire licensing →

Utah Endorsement · 2 routes

If you hold: Utah Journeyman Electrician license (Utah DOPL), licensed in good standing for at least three years
You can apply for: Vermont journeyman electrician license (Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board / Division of Fire Safety)

To apply:

Hold a Utah Journeyman Electrician license in good standing, licensed in that jurisdiction for at least three years (26 V.S.A. 906(b)(2)(A)).
File the Electrical Application and Instructions (all classifications) with the Division of Fire Safety and pay the required fee.
Complete the Vermont Energy Goals education module and submit the completion certificate with the application (required for new licenses after 2021-07-01).

Limits:

The Commissioner may propose more restrictive endorsement requirements for a specific jurisdiction if the Board finds three years' practice not adequately protective (26 V.S.A. 906(b)(2)(B)); no such restriction naming Utah is published.
The examination is not required under the endorsement, but the license must be issued before working; confirm good-standing/practice acceptance with DFS Licensing (802-479-7564, [email protected]).

Endorsement. Official source 1 · Official source 2 · Official source 3 · Checked 2026-09-17.

If you hold: Utah Master Electrician license (Utah DOPL), licensed in good standing for at least three years
You can apply for: Vermont master electrician license (Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board / Division of Fire Safety)

To apply:

Hold a Utah Master Electrician license in good standing, licensed in that jurisdiction for at least three years (26 V.S.A. 906(b)(2)(A)).
File the Electrical Application and Instructions (all classifications) with the Division of Fire Safety and pay the required fee.
Complete the Vermont Energy Goals education module and submit the completion certificate with the application (required for new licenses after 2021-07-01).

Limits:

The Commissioner may propose more restrictive endorsement requirements for a specific jurisdiction if the Board finds three years' practice not adequately protective (26 V.S.A. 906(b)(2)(B)); no such restriction naming Utah is published.
The examination is not required under the endorsement, but the license must be issued before working; confirm good-standing/practice acceptance with DFS Licensing (802-479-7564, [email protected]).

Endorsement. Official source 1 · Official source 2 · Official source 3 · Checked 2026-09-17.

Utah licensing →

Taking your Vermont license elsewhere

Reviewed routes for Vermont licensees, with requirements on each receiving state's page:

Maine: Vermont Journeyman Electrician license (Vermont Division of Fire Safety, 26 V.S.A. chapter 15), exam-based (PSI) → Maine Journeyman Electrician license by reciprocity (Maine Electricians' Examining Board, OPFR/DPFR; 32 M.R.S. Chapter 159 and Board rules Chapter 130) (reciprocity)
Maine: Vermont Master Electrician license (Vermont Division of Fire Safety, 26 V.S.A. chapter 15), exam-based (PSI) → Maine Master Electrician license by reciprocity (Maine Electricians' Examining Board, OPFR/DPFR; 32 M.R.S. Chapter 159 and Board rules Chapter 130) (reciprocity)
New Hampshire: Vermont Journeyman Electrician license (Vermont Division of Fire Safety, 26 V.S.A. chapter 15) → New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician license by endorsement (New Hampshire Electricians' Board, OPLC; RSA 319-C, Plc 313.24, HB 594 (2023)) (endorsement)
New Hampshire: Vermont Master Electrician license (Vermont Division of Fire Safety, 26 V.S.A. chapter 15) → New Hampshire Master Electrician license by endorsement (New Hampshire Electricians' Board, OPLC; RSA 319-C, Plc 313.24, HB 594 (2023)) (endorsement)

Choosing a license and starting work

A master may conduct electrical work as a business and employ others within the rules. A general journeyman works under direction; Type-S authority is restricted to the licensed specialty and branch circuits from an existing electrical service. An apprentice or helper must have the appropriate supervision. Apprenticeship is a training route; this page does not present helpers or apprenticeship programs as additional Board-issued electrician licenses.

The statute describes general journeyman work under a master’s direction; the 2025 rules also describe direction by a Type-S journeyman within the specialty. Confirm the supervision arrangement with the Division before starting work.

Out-of-state licenses and examination waivers

Section 906 provides master/journeyman reciprocity with equivalent reciprocating jurisdictions and a separate endorsement route after at least three years licensed in good standing in another United States jurisdiction, regardless of reciprocity. The 2025 rule combines the three-year wording with reciprocity conditions, and separately notes a one-year National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance route. The application identifies Maine and New Hampshire residents for reciprocity and provides a Universal route. Ask the Division which route and documents apply; the statement that every applicant from another state must test is too broad.

Type-S waiver eligibility needs individual confirmation: application instructions mention reciprocal and Universal options, while the statute’s named out-of-state routes and the form’s Universal checkboxes specify master/journeyman. A qualifying military route is also described in Section 906; do not assume every military applicant or credential qualifies.

Specialty renewal and job-site requirements

Master/journeyman renewal uses 15 hours of approved code instruction; Type-S renewal uses specialty instruction with limits for multiple fields. The statute caps multiple Type-S licenses at 15 hours, while the rule describes more than two fields and a separate A1/C3 exception. Confirm your combination before enrolling. Complete the Vermont Energy Goals module as required for initial licensing and renewal.

Sections 882 and 910 contain different kinds of exceptions, including specified residential, owner, utility and supervised-helper work. These do not establish that a particular project is exempt from all safety codes or permits. The current rules contain work-notice and inspection procedures, and municipalities may conduct authorized inspections. Confirm the job-site requirements with the responsible authority.

Before you apply

Use the official application, renewal service and licensed-electrician list. Read the current application instructions for documentation and notarization, distinguish license fees from testing fees, and confirm your proposed specialty or waiver with the Division of Fire Safety. The linked renewal service may require completing its interactive form to see the applicable requirements. This page was re-verified against firesafety.vermont.gov on October 1, 2026.

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Title: Electrician Licensing in Vermont
URL: https://tradesdir.com/electrical/licensing/vermont
Information checked: 2026-10-01

Suggested citation: Electrician Licensing in Vermont. Trades Directory. https://tradesdir.com/electrical/licensing/vermont (information checked 2026-10-01).

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Electrician Licensing in Vermont

How electrical licensing works in Vermont

Credential-specific requirements

Licensed in another state?

Taking your Vermont license elsewhere

Choosing a license and starting work

Out-of-state licenses and examination waivers

Specialty renewal and job-site requirements

Before you apply

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