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.
- Secure your surety bond. Vermont requires —.
- Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance (—).
- Clear the background check. —
- Meet the credit / financial requirement. —
- 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. Renew 3 years, completing 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.
Vermont electrician license lookup
There is no single statewide search database for this license — to confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Vermont, verify license status directly with the issuing authority: firesafety.vermont.gov/licensing/electrical.
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; New Hampshire |
| Processing time | Not published by the board |
Exams
| Master Electrician Examination | Provider: Board-approved testing vendor · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: Not published by the board |
|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician Examination | Provider: Board-approved testing vendor · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: Not published by the board |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vermont electrician license cost?
Application: —. 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.
Do electricians in Vermont need a surety bond?
—
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.
Is insurance required for electricians in Vermont?
Liability: — Workers' compensation: —
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.
Official sources
law.cornell.edu/regulations/vermont/28-002-Code-Vt-R-28-070-002-X
firesafety.vermont.gov/licensing/electrical/board
firesafety.vermont.gov/sites/firesafety/files/files/forms/dfs_electrical_license_application.pdf