Vermont Electrical License (Master, Journeyman)

Requirements to Obtaining your License

To be eligible for licensure as a master electrician, an applicant shall:

• have been licensed as, and working as, a journeyman electrician under this chapter for at least two years; or
• have had comparable experience and training, within or without this state, acceptable to the board; and
• pass an examination to the satisfaction of the board.

To be eligible for licensure as a journeyman electrician an applicant shall:

• provide verification by the Vermont apprenticeship council of completion of an apprenticeship in electrical wiring which included both instruction and practice in work processes; or
• have had equivalent training and acceptable to the board; and
• pass an examination to the satisfaction of the board.

Work that can be Done Under this License

Master Electrician can install, maintain, alter, repair any wire, cable, conduit, raceway, fixture or equipment that transmits, transforms, or uses electrical energy. This license includes supervision of an apprentice.

Journeyperson Electrician can perform all of the same work as an master electrician while under the supervision of a master electrician. This license includes supervision of an apprentice.

Applying to get your License

Applications can for licensure can be obtained by calling the Vermont Electrician's Licensing Board 1-802-479-7564.

The master license has a fee of $150 while the journeyman fee is $115.

Reciprocity Agreements

Reciprocity agreements exist with New Hampshire and Maine.

Continuing Education

15 hours of continuing education on the National Electrical Code are required per renewal.

Exam Details

• After you have been approved to take the exam, contact ICC at 1-877-782-3926.
• The master exam has 105 questions and a time limit of 4 hours.
• The journeyman exam has 90 questions and a time limit of 4 hours.
• Topics on both examinations include service transformers and equipment, wiring methods, conductors, control devices, motors and generators, plan reading and analysis, local amdendments, and fire alarms.

Books and References for the Exam

These references are allowed to be taken into the examination. They are available for purchase from our online bookstore or by calling 1-800-952-0910.

• 2008 National Electrical Code
• 2008 Vermont Electrical Safety Rules

Exam Review, Training, Education

We currently offer the Vermont Electrical Exam in an online practice test format. Our electrical practice includes over 500 real NEC questions. Each time you take the practice test, the questions are randomly generated from our database. Therefore, you will never see the same test twice, guaranteeing you the best review possible for your examination.

Online Practice Tests: $99