Maine Electrician License Requirements

Official classification: Journeyman Electrician · Issued by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Electricians' Examining Board.

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In Maine, electricians must hold the Journeyman Electrician, issued by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Electricians' Examining Board, 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 Maine

Follow these steps to earn your Journeyman Electrician. Every figure is verified against the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Electricians' Examining Board; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. 8,000 hours as licensed apprentice or helper plus 576 hours approved study program required; alternatively, 7,000 hours in field under master supervision (with applied tech HS diploma); or 4,000 hours in field (with community college); or 8,000 hours as licensed apprentice or 4,000+ with approved apprenticeship completion
Pass the Journeyman Electrician Written Examination exam. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance (—).
Clear the background check. SBI Report required ($21.00)
Meet the credit / financial requirement. —
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Electricians' Examining Board — $21.00 application fee, plus a $150.00 license fee. Processing time: —.
Keep the license active. Renew 2 years (biennial), completing 15 hours of an approved current National Electrical Code update course required biennially.

Maine electrician license lookup

To confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Maine — 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 pfr.maine.gov database →

License types

Journeyman Electrician — statewide
Master Electrician — statewide
Limited Electrician — statewide

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	8,000 hours as licensed apprentice or helper plus 576 hours approved study program required; alternatively, 7,000 hours in field under master supervision (with applied tech HS diploma); or 4,000 hours in field (with community college); or 8,000 hours as licensed apprentice or 4,000+ with approved apprenticeship completion
Application fee	$21.00
License fee	$150.00
Renewal fee	$150.00
Renewal period	2 years (biennial)
Continuing education	15 hours of an approved current National Electrical Code update course required biennially
Bond required	None required
Liability insurance	—
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	—
Background check	SBI Report required ($21.00)
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	New Hampshire; Vermont; North Dakota; Idaho; Oregon; Wyoming
Processing time	—

Exams

Journeyman Electrician Written Examination	Provider: Board-approved testing vendor (PROV, Inc.) · Passing: 70% · Fee: $90 (paid to Prov)

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Maine electrician license cost?

Application: $21.00. License: $150.00. Renewal: $150.00.

How do I look up a electrician license in Maine?

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

Do electricians in Maine need a surety bond?

None required

What experience is required for a Maine electrician license?

8,000 hours as licensed apprentice or helper plus 576 hours approved study program required; alternatively, 7,000 hours in field under master supervision (with applied tech HS diploma); or 4,000 hours in field (with community college); or 8,000 hours as licensed apprentice or 4,000+ with approved apprenticeship completion

Is insurance required for electricians in Maine?

Liability: — Workers' compensation: —

How often must a Maine electrician license be renewed?

2 years (biennial). Continuing education: 15 hours of an approved current National Electrical Code update course required biennially

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