Idaho Electrician License Requirements

Official classification: Journeyman Electrician · Issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).

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In Idaho, electricians must hold the Journeyman Electrician, issued by the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL), 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 Idaho

Follow these steps to earn your Journeyman Electrician. Every figure is verified against the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL); full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. 8,000 hours of work experience as an apprentice with 4-year approved instruction sequence, or 16,000 hours of total electrical experience
Pass the NASCLA Journeyman Electrician Exam and NASCLA Master Electrician Exam exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Line up insurance. You'll need workers' compensation coverage.
Clear the background check. Not published by the board
Meet the credit / financial requirement. Not published by the board
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — $15 (application; license fee separate) application fee, plus a $55 (journeyman) / $65 (master) license fee. Processing time: Not published by the board.
Keep the license active. Renew every 3 years.

Idaho electrician license lookup

To confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Idaho — 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 dopl.idaho.gov database →

License types

Journeyman Electrician — Install, extend, improve, or alter electrical systems under supervision of electrical contractor
Master Electrician — Supervise electrical work and operate as electrical contractor

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	8,000 hours of work experience as an apprentice with 4-year approved instruction sequence, or 16,000 hours of total electrical experience
Application fee	$15 (application; license fee separate)
License fee	$55 (journeyman) / $65 (master)
Renewal fee	$45 (journeyman and master)
Renewal period	Every 3 years
Continuing education	None currently required — the former 24-hour code-update requirement was repealed effective February 2025.
Bond required	None required for journeyman electricians
Liability insurance	Not required for journeyman electricians
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	Not required for journeyman electricians
Background check	Not published by the board
Credit requirement	Not published by the board
Reciprocity	Colorado; Maine; Montana; Nebraska; New Hampshire; New Mexico; North Dakota; Oklahoma; Oregon; South Dakota; Texas; Utah; Wyoming
Processing time	Not published by the board

Exams

NASCLA Journeyman Electrician Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: 70% · Fee: $75
NASCLA Master Electrician Exam	Provider: PSI · Passing: 75% · Fee: $75

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an Idaho electrician license cost?

Application: $15 (application; license fee separate). License: $55 (journeyman) / $65 (master). Renewal: $45 (journeyman and master).

How do I look up a electrician license in Idaho?

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

Do electricians in Idaho need a surety bond?

None required for journeyman electricians

What experience is required for an Idaho electrician license?

8,000 hours of work experience as an apprentice with 4-year approved instruction sequence, or 16,000 hours of total electrical experience

Is insurance required for electricians in Idaho?

Liability: Not required for journeyman electricians Workers' compensation: Not required for journeyman electricians

How often must an Idaho electrician license be renewed?

Every 3 years.

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