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Illinois electrician licensing

Illinois has no statewide electrician license. Cities set their own rules, and many license only supervising or contractor-level electricians.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
None statewide
Apprentice credential
None statewide
Journeyman experience
Set by city
Classroom
Set locally
Exam
Local

Apprentice or trainee

  • Illinois has no statewide apprentice license.

Journeyman

  • No statewide journeyman license.
  • Chicago issues a Supervising Electrician license (age 21, two years under a supervising electrician, written exam). It is above journeyman level.

Where to apply

  1. Check the city or county where you work. Many Illinois towns don't license individual electricians at all.

Local licensing offices

Large local programs in Illinois. Other cities and counties may run their own.

Fees

Fees are set by each city or county.

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

Reciprocity

Not applicable statewide. Some cities accept each other's licenses.

Official sources

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