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New Hampshire electrician license requirements

New Hampshire licenses journeyman electricians. You need 8,000 hours as an apprentice, 600 hours of education and a Prov exam.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
Journeyman Electrician
Apprentice credential
Apprentice Electrician (ID card)
Journeyman experience
8,000 hours
Classroom
600 hours (24 on safety)
Exam
Prov
Renewal
Every 2 years, 15 hours of NEC changes

Apprentice or trainee

  • You need an OPLC apprentice ID card to work. It lasts 12 months and must be renewed.
  • Apprentice application: $33. Renewal: $33. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Work under a New Hampshire master and complete 150 hours of school per card year.

Journeyman

  • 8,000 hours as an apprentice.
  • 600 hours of education, including 24 hours of electrical safety.
  • The Board can credit school coursework or military service, up to 2,000 hours.

Exam and application

  1. Apply to OPLC. After approval, schedule a computer-based exam with Prov. Remote testing is available.

  2. The exam is open book and timed. You need 70% to pass.

Fees

Item Amount
Journeyman application $110
Renewal, every 2 years $110
Apprentice application or renewal $33
Prov exam $70 to $90 (journeyman about $90)

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

Reciprocity

By endorsement for journeymen from Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, with a year of experience in the license category.

Official sources

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