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Missouri electrician licensing
Missouri licenses electrical contractors statewide, not journeymen. Kansas City, St. Louis and St. Louis County run their own electrician licensing.
At a glance
- Governing body
- Missouri Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors
- Journeyman credential
- Local licenses
- Apprentice credential
- None statewide
- Journeyman experience
- Set by city or county
- Classroom
- Set locally
- Exam
- Local
Apprentice or trainee
- Missouri has no statewide apprentice license.
Journeyman
- No statewide journeyman license. Cities and counties keep their own licensing.
Where to apply
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Check the city or county where you work.
Local licensing offices
Large local programs in Missouri. Other cities and counties may run their own.
Fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Statewide electrical contractor application, not a journeyman fee | $200 |
Exam vendors often charge their own testing fee on top of state fees.
Reciprocity
Not applicable statewide.
Good to know
- Local trade licenses can coexist with the state contractor license, which renews every three years for $100.
Official sources
Checked October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change by regulation; confirm with the board before you apply or pay.