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Indiana electrician licensing

Indiana leaves electrician licensing to cities and counties. The state licenses plumbers but no other construction trade.

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At a glance

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

Apprentice or trainee

  • Indiana has no statewide apprentice license.

Journeyman

  • No statewide journeyman license. Licensing is a local option.
  • Example: Evansville asks for 4 years or 6,200 hours of field experience, three notarized letters and 75% on each exam part.

Where to apply

  1. Apply to the city or county if it runs an electrical licensing program. Indianapolis and Evansville both issue journeyman licenses.

Local licensing offices

Large local programs in Indiana. 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.

Official sources

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