Utah Electrician License Requirements

Official classification: E200 General Electrical Contractor / E201 Residential Electrical Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Electrician licenses are separate · Issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).

⚡ ElectricianUT ✔ Verified 2026-06-19

In Utah, electricians must hold the E200 General Electrical Contractor / E201 Residential Electrical Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Electrician licenses are separate, issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed electrician in Utah

Follow these steps to earn your E200 General Electrical Contractor / E201 Residential Electrical Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Electrician licenses are separate. Every figure is verified against the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL); full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. Contractor (E200): the qualifier must be a licensed Master Electrician, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a 4-year (576 classroom-hour) apprenticeship plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Individual Master: 8,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman (or accelerated paths with an electrical-engineering or applied-science degree).
Pass the exam for the license class you are applying for. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Check the insurance rules. Liability: Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder). Property damage: Covered within the general liability policy. Workers' compensation: Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission.
Clear the background check. No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history through its Criminal History Guidelines.
Meet the credit / financial requirement. No credit-score requirement, but financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond); poor financial standing triggers a bond.
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual electrician (all classifications): $110 application fee, plus a Included in application fee license fee. Processing time: Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.
Keep the license active. Renewal: Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual electrician license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years). Continuing education: Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual electrician: 16 hours per 2-year term, at least 12 on the National Electrical Code.

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Utah electrician license lookup

To confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Utah — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Verify a license now: Search the official secure.utah.gov database →

License types

E200 General Electrical Contractor — Statewide electrical contracting; the qualifier must hold a Master Electrician license
E201 Residential Electrical Contractor — Electrical contracting on residential and small commercial structures
Individual Journeyman Electrician — Performs electrical work unsupervised once licensed; a required step toward Master
Individual Master Electrician — Supervises journeymen/apprentices; required to qualify an E200 contractor license

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	Contractor (E200): the qualifier must be a licensed Master Electrician, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a 4-year (576 classroom-hour) apprenticeship plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Individual Master: 8,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman (or accelerated paths with an electrical-engineering or applied-science degree).
Application fee	Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual electrician (all classifications): $110
License fee	Included in application fee
Renewal fee	Contractor: $128. Individual electrician: $84
Renewal period	Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual electrician license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years).
Continuing education	Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual electrician: 16 hours per 2-year term, at least 12 on the National Electrical Code.
Bond required	No flat state license bond. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility (questionnaire); a surety bond is required only if they fail it (recent delinquencies, bankruptcy, judgments, or negative net worth). Conditional minimum $15,000 for electrical/specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).
Liability insurance	Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder)
Property damage	Covered within the general liability policy
Workers' comp	Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission
Background check	No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history through its Criminal History Guidelines.
Credit requirement	No credit-score requirement, but financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond); poor financial standing triggers a bond.
Reciprocity	No reciprocity agreements, but Utah issues licenses by endorsement (Utah Code 58-1-302) to applicants licensed in another state with a similar scope of practice, at least one year of experience under that license, and good standing; DOPL publishes the approved jurisdictions. · other states' agreements
Processing time	Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.

What a Utah electrician license costs

Application fee	Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual electrician (all classifications): $110.
License fee	Included in application fee.
Utah Journeyman Electrician written exam + practical exam (individual license)	$85 per combined theory and code exam; practical $25 per section.
Utah Master Electrician law and rule exam (individual license; practical waived if passed as Journeyman)	Not published separately by Prov.
Utah Business and Law exam (required for the E200/E201 contractor license)	$85.
Surety bond	No flat state license bond. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility (questionnaire); a surety bond is required only if they fail it (recent delinquencies, bankruptcy, judgments, or negative net worth). Conditional minimum $15,000 for electrical/specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).
Renewal fee	Contractor: $128. Individual electrician: $84.
Renewal period	Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual electrician license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years).

Exams

Utah Journeyman Electrician written exam + practical exam (individual license)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: 75% on the code and theory exams; the practical is pass/fail · Fee: $85 per combined theory and code exam; practical $25 per section
Utah Master Electrician law and rule exam (individual license; practical waived if passed as Journeyman)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: 75% (80 questions, 240 minutes) · Fee: Not published separately by Prov
Utah Business and Law exam (required for the E200/E201 contractor license)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: 70% (60 questions, 2 hours) · Fee: $85

Renewing a Utah electrician license

The E200 General Electrical Contractor / E201 Residential Electrical Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Electrician licenses are separate renews on a fixed cycle set by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Finish the continuing-education requirement before you file — boards generally will not process a renewal without it. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual electrician license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years).
Renewal fee	Contractor: $128. Individual electrician: $84
Continuing education	Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual electrician: 16 hours per 2-year term, at least 12 on the National Electrical Code.
Where to renew	Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)

Local / municipal notes

Two distinct credentials exist: the E200/E201 business contractor license (qualified by a Master Electrician) and the separate individual Journeyman/Master Electrician licenses.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Utah electrician license cost?

Application: Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual electrician (all classifications): $110. License: Included in application fee. Renewal: Contractor: $128. Individual electrician: $84.

How do I look up a electrician license in Utah?

Search the official license database at secure.utah.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do electricians in Utah need a surety bond?

No flat state license bond. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility (questionnaire); a surety bond is required only if they fail it (recent delinquencies, bankruptcy, judgments, or negative net worth). Conditional minimum $15,000 for electrical/specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).

What experience is required for a Utah electrician license?

Contractor (E200): the qualifier must be a licensed Master Electrician, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a 4-year (576 classroom-hour) apprenticeship plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Individual Master: 8,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman (or accelerated paths with an electrical-engineering or applied-science degree).

Is insurance required for electricians in Utah?

Liability: Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder). Property damage: Covered within the general liability policy. Workers' compensation: Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission.

How long does it take to get a Utah electrician license?

Processing time: Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.

Is a background check required for electricians in Utah?

Background check: No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history through its Criminal History Guidelines.

Is there a credit or financial requirement for a Utah electrician license?

Credit requirement: No credit-score requirement, but financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond); poor financial standing triggers a bond.

How often must a Utah electrician license be renewed?

Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual electrician license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years). Continuing education: Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual electrician: 16 hours per 2-year term, at least 12 on the National Electrical Code.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-19 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) before applying. This is not legal advice.