Delaware Electrician License Requirements

Official classification: Electrician License · Issued by the Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Electrical Examiners.

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In Delaware, electricians must hold the Electrician License, issued by the Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Electrical Examiners, and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed electrician in Delaware

Follow these steps to earn your Electrician License. Every figure is verified against the Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Electrical Examiners; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. Master: 6 years full-time OR 4 years under Master + 2 years technical training. Limited: 3 years under Master/Limited supervisor. Special: same requirements in specialty area. Apprentice/Residential: apprenticeship completion or work experience (varies).
Pass the Residential Electrician Exam and Journeyperson Electrician Exam and Master Electrician Exam and Limited Electrician Exam exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance ($300,000 minimum general liability).
Clear the background check. No felony convictions related to electrical services; no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints in any jurisdiction
Meet the credit / financial requirement. —
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Electrical Examiners — Master $203; Master Special $200; Limited/Limited Special $127; Journeyperson/Residential $105; Apprentice $100 application fee, plus a — license fee. Processing time: Within 1 month (reviewed before next Board meeting, first Wednesday of month).
Keep the license active. Renew 2 years (July 1-June 30, even-numbered years), completing Master/Master Special/Limited/Limited Special: 10 hours per 2-year renewal (5 must be NEC-related starting with the 2nd renewal). Journeyperson/Residential/Apprentice: 5 hours per 2-year renewal. Reduced hours apply only to licensees holding the license for part of the renewal period.

Delaware electrician license lookup

To confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Delaware — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Verify a license now: Search the official delpros.delaware.gov database →

License types

Apprentice Electrician — In-progress apprenticeship under supervision
Residential Electrician — Residential electrical work
Journeyperson Electrician — All electrical work under limited supervision
Master Electrician — All electrical work with full authority
Master Electrician Special — Specialty areas (elevators, HVAC)
Limited Electrician — Limited electrical work scope
Limited Electrician Special — Limited specialty work scope

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	Master: 6 years full-time OR 4 years under Master + 2 years technical training. Limited: 3 years under Master/Limited supervisor. Special: same requirements in specialty area. Apprentice/Residential: apprenticeship completion or work experience (varies).
Application fee	Master $203; Master Special $200; Limited/Limited Special $127; Journeyperson/Residential $105; Apprentice $100
License fee	—
Renewal fee	Not published by the board
Renewal period	2 years (July 1-June 30, even-numbered years)
Continuing education	Master/Master Special/Limited/Limited Special: 10 hours per 2-year renewal (5 must be NEC-related starting with the 2nd renewal). Journeyperson/Residential/Apprentice: 5 hours per 2-year renewal. Reduced hours apply only to licensees holding the license for part of the renewal period.
Bond required	None required
Liability insurance	$300,000 minimum general liability
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	—
Background check	No felony convictions related to electrical services; no pending disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints in any jurisdiction
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None
Processing time	Within 1 month (reviewed before next Board meeting, first Wednesday of month)

Exams

Residential Electrician Exam	Provider: ProV · Passing: 75% · Fee: $100
Journeyperson Electrician Exam	Provider: ProV · Passing: 75% · Fee: $100
Master Electrician Exam	Provider: ProV · Passing: 75% · Fee: $100
Limited Electrician Exam	Provider: ProV · Passing: 75% · Fee: $100

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Delaware electrician license cost?

Application: Master $203; Master Special $200; Limited/Limited Special $127; Journeyperson/Residential $105; Apprentice $100. License: —. Renewal: Not published by the board.

How do I look up a electrician license in Delaware?

Search the official license database at delpros.delaware.gov. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do electricians in Delaware need a surety bond?

None required

What experience is required for a Delaware electrician license?

Master: 6 years full-time OR 4 years under Master + 2 years technical training. Limited: 3 years under Master/Limited supervisor. Special: same requirements in specialty area. Apprentice/Residential: apprenticeship completion or work experience (varies).

Is insurance required for electricians in Delaware?

Liability: $300,000 minimum general liability Workers' compensation: —

How often must a Delaware electrician license be renewed?

2 years (July 1-June 30, even-numbered years). Continuing education: Master/Master Special/Limited/Limited Special: 10 hours per 2-year renewal (5 must be NEC-related starting with the 2nd renewal). Journeyperson/Residential/Apprentice: 5 hours per 2-year renewal. Reduced hours apply only to licensees holding the license for part of the renewal period.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-11 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Division of Professional Regulation, Board of Electrical Examiners before applying. This is not legal advice.