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Delaware electrician license requirements

Delaware licenses journeyperson electricians. Finishing an approved apprenticeship waives the exam; otherwise you need 8,000 hours and a Prov exam.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
Journeyperson Electrician
Apprentice credential
Apprentice Electrician
Journeyman experience
8,000 hours
Classroom
Set by approved program
Exam
Prov (in person or remote)
Renewal
Every 2 years (June 30, even years), 5 hours of continuing education

Apprentice or trainee

  • An apprentice license is required, and you must be enrolled in a Board-approved apprenticeship. Minimum age is 18.
  • Apprentice license: $100. School apprentice: $30.
  • Apprentice licenses issued from July 1, 2026 expire after five years.

Journeyman

  • You must be at least 20.
  • By exam: at least 8,000 hours of full-time electrical work under a licensed master or limited electrician.
  • By certificate: a completed Board- or DOL-approved apprenticeship waives the exam.

Exam and application

  1. Apply in DELPROS.

  2. Prov gives the exam at centers in Wilmington, Newark and Dover, or remotely. You need 75% to pass.

Fees

Item Amount
Journeyperson $105
Apprentice $100
School apprentice $30
Late renewal 50% of renewal
Exam Not stated by the state

Exam vendors often charge their own testing fee on top of state fees.

Reciprocity

Available for a current license from a substantially equivalent state. Otherwise you need 5 years of licensed practice. Pennsylvania municipal licenses don't count.

Official sources

Checked October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change by regulation; confirm with the board before you apply or pay.