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District of Columbia electrician license requirements

DC licenses journeyman electricians. You need 8,000 hours over at least four years as an apprentice, a recent code class and a PSI exam.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
Journeyman Electrician
Apprentice credential
Apprentice Electrician
Journeyman experience
8,000 hours over 4+ years
Classroom
Code class within 2 years
Exam
PSI
Renewal
Every 2 years (November 30, odd years)

Apprentice or trainee

  • The apprentice license needs no exam or experience. Supply employer verification or school enrollment.
  • Apprentices work only under direct supervision of a master electrician.
  • Apprentice license: $110 for up to two years.

Journeyman

  • 8,000 hours over at least four years as an apprentice, or an electrical engineering degree plus 2 years of experience.
  • A code class (Title 12C DCMR or the NEC) within two years before you apply.
  • A nationally certified apprenticeship completion can waive the exam.

Exam and application

  1. Apply through DC's occupational licensing portal.

  2. After approval, schedule with PSI. The exam is open book, 80 questions in 4 hours, scored pass or fail.

Fees

Item Amount
Application $65
Journeyman license, up to 2 years $110
Renewal, up to 2 years $110
Late renewal $50
Temporary journeyman, up to 60 days $110
Apprentice, up to 2 years $110

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

Reciprocity

The Board page lists Maryland and Virginia licensees who passed an exam. DLCP's application instructions list Virginia only for journeymen. Confirm with the Board.

Official sources

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