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New York electrician licensing

New York has no statewide electrician license. Cities and counties license electricians, and New York City licenses only master and special electricians.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
Local licenses
Apprentice credential
None statewide
Journeyman experience
Set locally
Classroom
Set locally
Exam
Local

Apprentice or trainee

  • No statewide apprentice license. Registered apprenticeships run through the NYS Department of Labor.

Journeyman

  • No statewide journeyman license.
  • New York City has no journeyman license. Its Master Electrician license needs 7 years of experience in the last 10, or a DOL-registered apprenticeship plus 5 years.
  • Buffalo and Rochester issue journeyman electrician licenses.

Where to apply

  1. Check the city, town, village or county where you work.

Local licensing offices

Large local programs in New York. 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.

Good to know

  • The state's Division of Building Standards and Codes says it does not handle local licensing of electricians.

Official sources

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