Utah Electrician License Requirements

Official classification: E200 General Electrical Contractor / E201 Residential Electrical Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Electrician licenses are separate · Issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).

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In Utah, electricians must hold the E200 General Electrical Contractor / E201 Residential Electrical Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Electrician licenses are separate, issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (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 Utah

Follow these steps to earn your E200 General Electrical Contractor / E201 Residential Electrical Contractor (contractor license); individual Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Electrician licenses are separate. Every figure is verified against the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL); full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. Contractor (E200): the qualifier must be a licensed Master Electrician, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a 4-year (576 classroom-hour) apprenticeship plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Individual Master: 8,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman (or accelerated paths with an electrical-engineering or applied-science degree).
Pass the Utah Journeyman Electrician written exam + practical exam (individual license) and Utah Master Electrician law and rule exam (individual license; practical waived if passed as Journeyman) and Utah Business and Law exam (required for the E200/E201 contractor license) exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Secure your surety bond. Utah requires No flat state license bond. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility (questionnaire); a surety bond is required only if they fail it (recent delinquencies, bankruptcy, judgments, or negative net worth). Conditional minimum $15,000 for electrical/specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).
Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance (Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder)), and workers' compensation coverage.
Clear the background check. No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history through its Criminal History Guidelines.
Meet the credit / financial requirement. No credit-score requirement, but financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond); poor financial standing triggers a bond.
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) — Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual electrician (all classifications): $110 application fee, plus a Included in application fee license fee. Processing time: Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.
Keep the license active. Renew contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual electrician license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years)., completing Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual electrician: 16 hours per 2-year term, at least 12 on the National Electrical Code.

Utah electrician license lookup

To confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Utah — 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 secure.utah.gov database →

License types

E200 General Electrical Contractor — Statewide electrical contracting; the qualifier must hold a Master Electrician license
E201 Residential Electrical Contractor — Electrical contracting on residential and small commercial structures
Individual Journeyman Electrician — Performs electrical work unsupervised once licensed; a required step toward Master
Individual Master Electrician — Supervises journeymen/apprentices; required to qualify an E200 contractor license

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	Contractor (E200): the qualifier must be a licensed Master Electrician, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a 4-year (576 classroom-hour) apprenticeship plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Individual Master: 8,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman (or accelerated paths with an electrical-engineering or applied-science degree).
Application fee	Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual electrician (all classifications): $110
License fee	Included in application fee
Renewal fee	Contractor: $128. Individual electrician: $84
Renewal period	Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual electrician license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years).
Continuing education	Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual electrician: 16 hours per 2-year term, at least 12 on the National Electrical Code.
Bond required	No flat state license bond. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility (questionnaire); a surety bond is required only if they fail it (recent delinquencies, bankruptcy, judgments, or negative net worth). Conditional minimum $15,000 for electrical/specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).
Liability insurance	Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder)
Property damage	Covered within the general liability policy
Workers' comp	Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission
Background check	No routine fingerprint background check; DOPL reviews criminal history through its Criminal History Guidelines.
Credit requirement	No credit-score requirement, but financial responsibility must be demonstrated (see bond); poor financial standing triggers a bond.
Reciprocity	None
Processing time	Variable; DOPL does not publish a guaranteed processing time.

Exams

Utah Journeyman Electrician written exam + practical exam (individual license)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: Not publicly disclosed · Fee: Not publicly disclosed
Utah Master Electrician law and rule exam (individual license; practical waived if passed as Journeyman)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: Not publicly disclosed · Fee: Not publicly disclosed
Utah Business and Law exam (required for the E200/E201 contractor license)	Provider: Prov (provexam.com) · Passing: Not publicly disclosed · Fee: Not publicly disclosed

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Local / municipal notes

Two distinct credentials exist: the E200/E201 business contractor license (qualified by a Master Electrician) and the separate individual Journeyman/Master Electrician licenses.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Utah electrician license cost?

Application: Contractor: $175 (primary classification). Individual electrician (all classifications): $110. License: Included in application fee. Renewal: Contractor: $128. Individual electrician: $84.

How do I look up a electrician license in Utah?

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

Do electricians in Utah need a surety bond?

No flat state license bond. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility (questionnaire); a surety bond is required only if they fail it (recent delinquencies, bankruptcy, judgments, or negative net worth). Conditional minimum $15,000 for electrical/specialty classifications (R156-55a-602).

What experience is required for a Utah electrician license?

Contractor (E200): the qualifier must be a licensed Master Electrician, plus the general contractor experience pathway (4,000 hours / 2 years of paid construction experience or an accepted alternative). Individual Journeyman: a 4-year (576 classroom-hour) apprenticeship plus 8,000 hours supervised experience, OR 16,000 hours supervised experience. Individual Master: 8,000 hours as a licensed Journeyman (or accelerated paths with an electrical-engineering or applied-science degree).

Is insurance required for electricians in Utah?

Liability: Required: minimum $1,000,000 per incident and $3,000,000 aggregate (DOPL listed as certificate holder) Workers' compensation: Required if you have employees, or a Workers' Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission

How often must a Utah electrician license be renewed?

Contractor license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of odd years). Individual electrician license: every 2 years (expires Nov 30 of even years).. Continuing education: Contractor: 6 CE hours per renewal (3 must be live). Individual electrician: 16 hours per 2-year term, at least 12 on the National Electrical Code.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-06-19 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) before applying. This is not legal advice.