Vermont Electrician License Requirements

Official classification: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Type-S Journeyman Electrician · Issued by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety.

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In Vermont, electricians must hold the Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Type-S Journeyman Electrician, issued by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed electrician in Vermont

Follow these steps to earn your Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Type-S Journeyman Electrician. Every figure is verified against the Vermont Division of Fire Safety; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. Master Electrician: at least 2 years as licensed journeyman electrician. Journeyman Electrician: completion of apprenticeship including instruction and practical work processes. Type-S Journeyman Electrician: accredited training program in specialty field or equivalent experience acceptable to board.
Pass the Master Electrician Examination and Journeyman Electrician Examination exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Vermont Division of Fire Safety — — application fee, plus a Master: $150 per 3-year term; Journeyman and Type-S: $115 per 3-year term license fee. Processing time: Not published by the board.
Keep the license active. Renewal: 3 years. Continuing education: Master and Journeyman Electrician: 15 hours of instruction on National Electrical Code during 36-month renewal period. Type-S Journeyman: 8 hours of instruction on subject specialty during 36-month renewal period.

For the general path in every state, see the Electrician guide →

Vermont electrician license lookup

To confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Vermont — 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 data.vermont.gov database →

License types

Master Electrician — Independent electrical installations and supervision
Journeyman Electrician — Independent electrical installations under master supervision
Type-S Journeyman Electrician — Specialized electrical work in designated field

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	Master Electrician: at least 2 years as licensed journeyman electrician. Journeyman Electrician: completion of apprenticeship including instruction and practical work processes. Type-S Journeyman Electrician: accredited training program in specialty field or equivalent experience acceptable to board.
Application fee	—
License fee	Master: $150 per 3-year term; Journeyman and Type-S: $115 per 3-year term
Renewal fee	Master: $150 per 3-year term; Journeyman and Type-S: $115 per 3-year term
Renewal period	3 years
Continuing education	Master and Journeyman Electrician: 15 hours of instruction on National Electrical Code during 36-month renewal period. Type-S Journeyman: 8 hours of instruction on subject specialty during 36-month renewal period.
Bond required	—
Liability insurance	—
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	—
Background check	—
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	Maine and New Hampshire (residents of those states only); National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA) member states: a license held in good standing for 1 year (Electrical Safety Rules 3.4(f)) · compare all states
Processing time	Not published by the board

What a Vermont electrician license costs

License fee	Master: $150 per 3-year term; Journeyman and Type-S: $115 per 3-year term.
Master Electrician Examination	$80, paid directly to ProV (Vermont Electrical Safety Rules 3.4(a)).
Journeyman Electrician Examination	$80, paid directly to ProV (Vermont Electrical Safety Rules 3.4(a)).
Renewal fee	Master: $150 per 3-year term; Journeyman and Type-S: $115 per 3-year term.
Renewal period	3 years.

Exams

Master Electrician Examination	Provider: ProV · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: $80, paid directly to ProV (Vermont Electrical Safety Rules 3.4(a))
Journeyman Electrician Examination	Provider: ProV · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: $80, paid directly to ProV (Vermont Electrical Safety Rules 3.4(a))

Renewing a Vermont electrician license

The Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Type-S Journeyman Electrician renews on a fixed cycle set by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. Finish the continuing-education requirement before you file — boards generally will not process a renewal without it. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	3 years
Renewal fee	Master: $150 per 3-year term; Journeyman and Type-S: $115 per 3-year term
Continuing education	Master and Journeyman Electrician: 15 hours of instruction on National Electrical Code during 36-month renewal period. Type-S Journeyman: 8 hours of instruction on subject specialty during 36-month renewal period.
Where to renew	Vermont Division of Fire Safety

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Vermont electrician license cost?

License: Master: $150 per 3-year term; Journeyman and Type-S: $115 per 3-year term. Renewal: Master: $150 per 3-year term; Journeyman and Type-S: $115 per 3-year term.

How do I look up a electrician license in Vermont?

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

Do electricians in Vermont need a surety bond?

Not stated by the board.

What experience is required for a Vermont electrician license?

Master Electrician: at least 2 years as licensed journeyman electrician. Journeyman Electrician: completion of apprenticeship including instruction and practical work processes. Type-S Journeyman Electrician: accredited training program in specialty field or equivalent experience acceptable to board.

How long does it take to get a Vermont electrician license?

Processing time: Not published by the board.

How often must a Vermont electrician license be renewed?

3 years. Continuing education: Master and Journeyman Electrician: 15 hours of instruction on National Electrical Code during 36-month renewal period. Type-S Journeyman: 8 hours of instruction on subject specialty during 36-month 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 Vermont Division of Fire Safety before applying. This is not legal advice.