How to get an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license in Connecticut

Connecticut licenses electricians statewide through the Electrical Work Examining Board.¹ For the E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license you need at least 720 clock hours² of education, at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training², a passing score on the Connecticut E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson licensure examination³ and a criminal background check⁴. The board lists $90 for the application³. You renew every year³ and complete 4 hours of continuing education⁵.

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Who issues it

Electrical Work Examining Board

Training and experience

Training: at least 720 clock hours²
Experience: at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training²

Exam

Connecticut E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson licensure examination³

Fees the board lists

Application fee: $90³

Renewal

Every year³, 4 hours of continuing education⁵

From another state

License by endorsement⁶ Details

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Connecticut electrician licenses
Applies to every license level
Who needs an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license
Requirements for an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license
How much an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license costs
How to apply
Renewal and continuing education
Moving to Connecticut with a license from another state
Apprentice permit
C-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson
C-8 Limited Electrical Sign Journeyperson
L-2 Electrical Lines Journeyperson
L-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson
PV-2 Limited Solar Electric Journeyperson
T-2 Limited Electrical Journeyperson
C-5 Limited Electrical Contractor
C-7 Limited Electrical Sign Contractor
E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor
L-1 Electrical Lines Contractor
L-5 Limited Electrical Contractor
PV-1 Limited Solar Electric Contractor
T-1 Limited Electrical Contractor
City and county rules
Check a license or report a problem
Laws and rules
Common questions
Electrician licenses in other states

Connecticut electrician licenses

Connecticut issues 15 electrician credentials. Each has its own section below; the table shows what each one covers and its headline requirements.

License	What it covers	Training or experience	Exam	Application or license fee
Apprentice permit / Labor Department card of registration	Electrical work for training only, under supervision of a licensed contractor or journeyperson; apprentices cannot work directly for consumers.¹	Training 720 clock hours² Experience 8,000 hours²	–	$60⁷
C-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson	The holder of this license may perform only work as defined for C-5 category and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor.⁸	Training 360 clock hours² Experience 4,000 hours²	Yes³	$90³
C-8 Limited Electrical Sign Journeyperson	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to installing, servicing, maintaining and testing electric signs where such work commences at a dedicated outlet receptacle or connection directly adjacent to such sign and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.⁸	Training 144 clock hours² Experience 2,000 hours²	Yes³	$90³
E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson	The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and only while in the employment of a properly licensed contractor. The requirement to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or at least four (4) years of equivalent experience and training. L-1 ELECTRICAL LINES CONTRACTOR The holder of this license may perform only work limited to line construction, including distribution systems, and their allied work, for public and private companies; installation, maintenance and repair of all high-voltage cable splicing and pulling wire for all systems in excess of 2,400 volts; traffic signal and highway lighting installation, maintenance and repair.⁸	Training 720 clock hours² Experience 8,000 hours²	Yes³	$90³
L-2 Electrical Lines Journeyperson	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to line construction, including distribution systems, and their allied work, for public and private companies; installation, maintenance and repair of all high-voltage cable splicing and pulling wire for all systems in excess of 2,400 volts; traffic signal and highway lighting installation, maintenance and repair, and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.⁸	Training 576 clock hours² Experience 8,000 hours²	Yes³	$90³
L-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems, and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work. The installation or repair of any telecommunication work is not authorized with the exception of the interface wiring from an alarm system to an existing telephone connection for monitoring purposes. The voltage of the system is not to exceed 25 volts or five amperes where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.⁸	Training 288 clock hours² Experience 4,000 hours²	Yes³	$90³
PV-2 Limited Solar Electric Journeyperson	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to Solar Electric systems; which means the installation, erection, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of photovoltaic or wind generation systems, including storage and distribution of such energy for heat, light, power or other purposes to a point immediately inside a structure or adjacent to an end use and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor.⁸	Training 324 clock hours² Experience 4,000 hours²	Yes³	$90³
T-2 Limited Electrical Journeyperson	The holder of this license may perform only work as defined for the T-1 category and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor.⁸	Training 288 clock hours² Experience 4,000 hours²	Yes³	$90³
C-5 Limited Electrical Contractor	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems, and telephone-interconnect. The voltage of any system is not to exceed forty-eight (48) volts or eight (8) amperes where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.⁸	Training 360 clock hours⁹ Experience 8,000 hours⁹	Yes³	$150³
C-7 Limited Electrical Sign Contractor	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to installing, servicing, maintaining and testing electric signs where such work commences at a dedicated outlet receptacle or connection directly adjacent to such sign.⁸	Training 144 clock hours⁹ Experience 4,000 hours⁹	Yes³	$150³
E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor	The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the general statutes.⁸	Training 720 clock hours⁹ Experience 12,000 hours⁹	Yes³	$150³
L-1 Electrical Lines Contractor	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to line construction, including distribution systems, and their allied work, for public and private companies; installation, maintenance and repair of all high-voltage cable splicing and pulling wire for all systems in excess of 2,400 volts; traffic signal and highway lighting installation, maintenance and repair.⁸	Training 576 clock hours⁹ Experience 12,000 hours⁹	Yes³	$150³
L-5 Limited Electrical Contractor	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems. The installation or repair of any telecommunication work is not authorized with the exception of the interface wiring from an alarm system to an existing telephone connection for monitoring purposes. The voltage of the system is not to exceed 25 volts or five amperes where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.⁸	Training 288 clock hours⁹ Experience 8,000 hours⁹	Yes³	$150³
PV-1 Limited Solar Electric Contractor	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to Solar Electric systems; which means the installation, erection, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of photovoltaic or wind generation systems, including storage and distribution of such energy for heat, light, power or other purposes to a point immediately inside a structure or adjacent to an end use.⁸	Training 324 clock hours⁹ Experience 8,000 hours⁹	Yes³	$150³
T-1 Limited Electrical Contractor	The holder of this license may perform only work limited to telephone-interconnect systems where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.⁸	Training 288 clock hours⁹ Experience 8,000 hours⁹	Yes³	$150³

Applies to every license level

These rules are the same for several of the Connecticut electrician licenses on this page, so they are shown once here, with the licenses they apply to. Each license's own section lists only what differs.

1. Every license level (all 15)

Renewal

How often: Every year³⁷

From another state

Military service members, veterans and spouses: Service members and veterans (within two years of discharge) can ask CT DOL for a military training evaluation; a "recommendation for review" lets them sit the exam without an apprenticeship and waives the DCP application and initial license fees.⁵

2. Every license level except Apprentice permit / Labor Department card of registration

Requirements

High school diploma or GED: Not required⁵
Background check: Background check required⁴¹⁰
Felony convictions are self-reported on the application with a Criminal Conviction Worksheet; DCP may deny or issue under a consent order (subject to CGS 46a-80).⁵
Social Security number: Application asks for Social Security Number.⁴¹⁰

Fees

The board's pages we cite do not list the exam fee; check it with the exam provider, PSI¹¹, when you schedule.

How to apply

Apply as an individual (no company applications) online at elicense.ct.gov or on the paper form, with the non-refundable application fee payable to "Treasurer, State of Connecticut".³ elicense.ct.gov¹⁰
After approval, register and pay the exam vendor (PSI) separately and pass the exam.³
Pay the initial license fee after passing; DCP then issues the license.⁵

Apply online: elicense.ct.gov¹⁰
Application form: Form (PDF, portal.ct.gov)⁴¹⁰
Processing time: By law, any application needing a board hearing or action must be acted on within 30 days of submission; DCP does not pre-review applications.³

Renewal

When it expires: Expires every year on September 30.³
Continuing education: 4 hours each renewal period⁵
Required topics: No fixed topic split published; courses must be Board-approved electrical CE (in person or live real-time online).¹²
Approved courses: Courses approved by the CT Electrical Board from approved providers; in-person classes capped at 50, online at 25, and not held at an electrical contractor's place of business.¹²
Exemptions: No CE for the first renewal.¹²
Hardship exception at the commissioner's discretion.¹²
If it expires: CE must be finished by June 30, three months before the September 30 expiry.¹²
Working while expired is a class B misdemeanor.⁵
Renew online: portal.ct.gov³

From another state

Route: No reciprocity
What the board says: No reciprocal agreements: every applicant must take the Connecticut exam.³
Conditions: CGS 20-333a lets the commissioner license without exam where another jurisdiction has similar requirements and reciprocates, but DCP states no such agreements exist.⁵

3. E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson, C-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson, C-8 Limited Electrical Sign Journeyperson, L-2 Electrical Lines Journeyperson, L-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson, PV-2 Limited Solar Electric Journeyperson and T-2 Limited Electrical Journeyperson

Requirements

Business requirements: Journeypersons cannot work directly for consumers unless employed by or employing a licensed contractor.¹

How to apply

Gather proof: the original CT DOL Letter of Apprenticeship Completion, or equivalency documents (transcripts plus notarized employer letters), or an equivalent out-of-state license.²

Renewal

Renewal fee: $120⁵ (Journeyperson)
Late renewal: Total reinstatement fee: for each year you worked: $132¹³ (worked in CT while expired; per year worked, max three years)
Total reinstatement fee (did not work while expired): $120¹³ (did not work in CT while expired)

4. C-5 Limited Electrical Contractor, C-7 Limited Electrical Sign Contractor, E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor, L-1 Electrical Lines Contractor, L-5 Limited Electrical Contractor, PV-1 Limited Solar Electric Contractor and T-1 Limited Electrical Contractor

Requirements

Business requirements: DCP licenses individuals, not companies; only contractors can pull permits and sign contracts. Business ownership need not be licensed but all work must be done by licensees.¹

How to apply

Gather proof: a copy of your Connecticut journeyperson license held two years, or equivalency documents (transcripts plus notarized employer letters), or an equivalent out-of-state license.¹⁰

Renewal

Renewal fee: $150⁵ (Contractor)
Late renewal: Total reinstatement fee: for each year you worked: $165¹⁴ (worked in CT while expired; per year worked, max three years)
Total reinstatement fee (did not work while expired): $150¹⁴ (did not work in CT while expired)

5. C-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson, L-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson, PV-2 Limited Solar Electric Journeyperson and T-2 Limited Electrical Journeyperson

Requirements

Experience: At least 4,000 hours of on-the-job training²
Completion of a registered apprenticeship: 4,000 hours of on-the-job training (or proven equivalent experience).⁸
Supervision: Journeyperson license holders may work only while employed by a licensed contractor.⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.²

6. L-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson, T-2 Limited Electrical Journeyperson, L-5 Limited Electrical Contractor and T-1 Limited Electrical Contractor

Requirements

Education or training: At least 288 clock hours²⁹
288 classroom hours matching the Exhibit A apprenticeship course list (36-hour courses); CE and manufacturer certificates do not count, and work experience cannot replace classroom hours.²⁹
Who may teach it: Classroom hours must have equivalent curriculum to the CT DOL apprenticeship courses in Exhibit A.²⁹

7. E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson and L-2 Electrical Lines Journeyperson

Requirements

Experience: At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training²
Completion of a registered apprenticeship: 8,000 hours of on-the-job training (or proven equivalent experience).⁸
Supervision: Journeyperson license holders may work only while employed by a licensed contractor.⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.²

8. E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson and E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor

Requirements

Education or training: At least 720 clock hours²⁹
720 classroom hours matching the Exhibit A apprenticeship course list (36-hour courses); CE and manufacturer certificates do not count, and work experience cannot replace classroom hours.²⁹
Who may teach it: Classroom hours must have equivalent curriculum to the CT DOL apprenticeship courses in Exhibit A.²⁹

9. C-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson and C-5 Limited Electrical Contractor

Requirements

Education or training: At least 360 clock hours²⁹
360 classroom hours matching the Exhibit A apprenticeship course list (36-hour courses); CE and manufacturer certificates do not count, and work experience cannot replace classroom hours.²⁹
Who may teach it: Classroom hours must have equivalent curriculum to the CT DOL apprenticeship courses in Exhibit A.²⁹

10. L-2 Electrical Lines Journeyperson and L-1 Electrical Lines Contractor

Requirements

Education or training: At least 576 clock hours²⁹
576 classroom hours matching the Exhibit A apprenticeship course list (36-hour courses); CE and manufacturer certificates do not count, and work experience cannot replace classroom hours.²⁹
Who may teach it: Classroom hours must have equivalent curriculum to the CT DOL apprenticeship courses in Exhibit A.²⁹

11. PV-2 Limited Solar Electric Journeyperson and PV-1 Limited Solar Electric Contractor

Requirements

Education or training: At least 324 clock hours²⁹
324 classroom hours matching the Exhibit A apprenticeship course list (36-hour courses); CE and manufacturer certificates do not count, and work experience cannot replace classroom hours.²⁹
Who may teach it: Classroom hours must have equivalent curriculum to the CT DOL apprenticeship courses in Exhibit A.²⁹

Who needs an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license

The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and only while in the employment of a properly licensed contractor. The requirement to qualify for this license exam shall be the completion of a registered apprenticeship program or at least four (4) years of equivalent experience and training. L-1 ELECTRICAL LINES CONTRACTOR The holder of this license may perform only work limited to line construction, including distribution systems, and their allied work, for public and private companies; installation, maintenance and repair of all high-voltage cable splicing and pulling wire for all systems in excess of 2,400 volts; traffic signal and highway lighting installation, maintenance and repair.⁸

Work that does not need this license:

Homeowners working on their own single-family home they occupy (subject to local building official inspection).⁵

Other rules on who may do this work:

Employees of federal, state or municipal agencies, and of regulated public service companies doing utility work.⁵
Domestic appliance installation starting at an outlet installed by a licensee.⁵
Low-voltage lawn sprinkler wiring up to 24 volts is not "electrical work".⁵

Requirements for an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 7 and group 8 under Applies to every license level.

Exam: Connecticut E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

How much an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license costs

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$90³	Electrical Work Examining Board	E-2. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the E-2 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

Renewal and continuing education

Renewal planner

Enter the expiration date printed on your Connecticut E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license. The count is worked out on your device from today's date; nothing is sent anywhere.

Expiration date

Moving to Connecticut with a license from another state

These are the routes the Electrical Work Examining Board publishes for the E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license. The other electrician licenses have their own routes in their sections below.

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the E-2.⁶
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.⁶
Fee: $90³

Apprentice permit

Electrical work for training only, under supervision of a licensed contractor or journeyperson; apprentices cannot work directly for consumers.¹

Requirements

Education or training: At least 720 clock hours²
The board's words
“E-2 8,000 720”
Experience: At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training²
E-2 track: 8,000 hours on-the-job training with a registered sponsor.²
Supervision: Under a licensed contractor or journeyperson.⁵
Also required: Must apply for the licensure exam within 30 days of completing the apprenticeship; the permit expires if the apprentice does not apply for the first exam after completion.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Registration fee	$50⁷	Connecticut Labor Department	–
Application fee	$60⁷	Connecticut Labor Department	Paid by the sponsoring employer, per apprentice per year

Each line is a separate charge as the board lists it. The board does not publish a combined total, so none is shown here.

How to apply

Get hired by a CT DOL-registered apprenticeship sponsor (electrical contractor); CT DOL is the only authority for registered apprenticeships.¹⁶
Register with the Labor Department and pay the $50 registration fee; renew yearly ($50) until you complete and are licensed.⁷
Within 30 days of completing, apply to DCP for the journeyperson exam with the DOL completion letter.⁴

Renewal

When it expires: Annual DOL registration renewal until the apprenticeship is completed and a journeyperson license is held.⁷
Renewal fee: $50⁷

From another state

Route: No reciprocity
What the board says: No reciprocity; out-of-state apprentice hours count only through the equivalency route at journeyperson level.³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1 under Applies to every license level.

C-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson

The holder of this license may perform only work as defined for C-5 category and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor.⁸

Requirements

Exam: Connecticut C-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$90³	Electrical Work Examining Board	C-6. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the C-6 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the C-6.⁶
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.⁶
Fee: $90³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 5 and group 9 under Applies to every license level.

C-8 Limited Electrical Sign Journeyperson

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to installing, servicing, maintaining and testing electric signs where such work commences at a dedicated outlet receptacle or connection directly adjacent to such sign and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.⁸

Requirements

Education or training: At least 144 clock hours²
144 classroom hours matching the Exhibit A apprenticeship course list (36-hour courses); CE and manufacturer certificates do not count, and work experience cannot replace classroom hours.²
Who may teach it: Classroom hours must have equivalent curriculum to the CT DOL apprenticeship courses in Exhibit A.²
Alternative: Up to 200 OJT hours credit for UL-listed fabrication shop experience; related instruction offered by CTECS.¹⁷
Experience: At least 2,000 hours of on-the-job training²
Completion of a registered apprenticeship: 2,000 hours of on-the-job training (or proven equivalent experience).⁸
Supervision: Journeyperson license holders may work only while employed by a licensed contractor.⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.²
Exam: Connecticut C-8 Limited Electrical Sign Journeyperson licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$90³	Electrical Work Examining Board	C-8. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the C-8 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the C-8.⁶
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.⁶
Fee: $90³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2 and group 3 under Applies to every license level.

L-2 Electrical Lines Journeyperson

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to line construction, including distribution systems, and their allied work, for public and private companies; installation, maintenance and repair of all high-voltage cable splicing and pulling wire for all systems in excess of 2,400 volts; traffic signal and highway lighting installation, maintenance and repair, and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work.⁸

Requirements

Exam: Connecticut L-2 Electrical Lines Journeyperson licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$90³	Electrical Work Examining Board	L-2. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the L-2 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the L-2.⁶
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.⁶
Fee: $90³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 7 and group 10 under Applies to every license level.

L-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems, and only while in the employ of a contractor licensed for such work. The installation or repair of any telecommunication work is not authorized with the exception of the interface wiring from an alarm system to an existing telephone connection for monitoring purposes. The voltage of the system is not to exceed 25 volts or five amperes where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.⁸

Requirements

Exam: Connecticut L-6 Limited Electrical Journeyperson licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$90³	Electrical Work Examining Board	L-6. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the L-6 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the L-6.⁶
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.⁶
Fee: $90³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 5 and group 6 under Applies to every license level.

PV-2 Limited Solar Electric Journeyperson

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to Solar Electric systems; which means the installation, erection, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance of photovoltaic or wind generation systems, including storage and distribution of such energy for heat, light, power or other purposes to a point immediately inside a structure or adjacent to an end use and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor.⁸

Requirements

Exam: Connecticut PV-2 Limited Solar Electric Journeyperson licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$90³	Electrical Work Examining Board	PV-2. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the PV-2 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the PV-2.⁶
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.⁶
Fee: $90³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 5 and group 11 under Applies to every license level.

T-2 Limited Electrical Journeyperson

The holder of this license may perform only work as defined for the T-1 category and only while in the employ of a licensed electrical contractor.⁸

Requirements

Exam: Connecticut T-2 Limited Electrical Journeyperson licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$90³	Electrical Work Examining Board	T-2. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the T-2 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the T-2.⁶
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.⁶
Fee: $90³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 5 and group 6 under Applies to every license level.

C-5 Limited Electrical Contractor

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems, and telephone-interconnect. The voltage of any system is not to exceed forty-eight (48) volts or eight (8) amperes where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.⁸

Requirements

Experience: At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training⁹
4,000 hours of apprentice OJT plus 2 years as a licensed journeyperson = 8,000 total OJT hours (equivalency route); standard route is holding the matching CT journeyperson license (C-6) for 2 years.⁸
License you must hold first: Connecticut C-6 journeyperson license held at least two years (or equivalent experience and training).⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.⁹
Exam: Connecticut C-5 Limited Electrical Contractor licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵
Also required: L-5/L-6 holders may sit the C-5/C-6 exam with proof of telecommunications experience.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$150³	Electrical Work Examining Board	C-5. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the C-5 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the C-5.¹⁸
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.¹⁸
Fee: $150³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 9 under Applies to every license level.

C-7 Limited Electrical Sign Contractor

Requirements

Education or training: At least 144 clock hours⁹
144 classroom hours matching the Exhibit A apprenticeship course list (36-hour courses); CE and manufacturer certificates do not count, and work experience cannot replace classroom hours.⁹
Who may teach it: Classroom hours must have equivalent curriculum to the CT DOL apprenticeship courses in Exhibit A.⁹
Experience: At least 4,000 hours of on-the-job training⁹
2,000 hours of apprentice OJT plus 1 year as a licensed journeyperson = 4,000 total OJT hours (equivalency route); standard route is holding the matching CT journeyperson license (C-8) for 2 years.⁸
License you must hold first: Connecticut C-8 journeyperson license held at least two years (or equivalent experience and training).⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.⁹
Exam: Connecticut C-7 Limited Electrical Sign Contractor licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$150³	Electrical Work Examining Board	C-7. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the C-7 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the C-7.¹⁸
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.¹⁸
Fee: $150³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2 and group 4 under Applies to every license level.

E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor

The holder of this license shall be permitted to do all electrical work as defined in section 20-330 of the general statutes.⁸

Requirements

Experience: At least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training⁹
8,000 hours of apprentice OJT plus 2 years as a licensed journeyperson = 12,000 total OJT hours (equivalency route); standard route is holding the matching CT journeyperson license (E-2) for 2 years.⁸
License you must hold first: Connecticut E-2 journeyperson license held at least two years (or equivalent experience and training).⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.⁹
Exam: Connecticut E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$150³	Electrical Work Examining Board	E-1. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the E-1 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the E-1.¹⁸
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.¹⁸
Fee: $150³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 8 under Applies to every license level.

L-1 Electrical Lines Contractor

Requirements

Experience: At least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training⁹
8,000 hours of apprentice OJT plus 2 years as a licensed journeyperson = 12,000 total OJT hours (equivalency route); standard route is holding the matching CT journeyperson license (L-2) for 2 years.⁸
License you must hold first: Connecticut L-2 journeyperson license held at least two years (or equivalent experience and training).⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.⁹
Exam: Connecticut L-1 Electrical Lines Contractor licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$150³	Electrical Work Examining Board	L-1. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the L-1 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the L-1.¹⁸
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.¹⁸
Fee: $150³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 10 under Applies to every license level.

L-5 Limited Electrical Contractor

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to low voltage, alarm or signal work, audio and sound systems. The installation or repair of any telecommunication work is not authorized with the exception of the interface wiring from an alarm system to an existing telephone connection for monitoring purposes. The voltage of the system is not to exceed 25 volts or five amperes where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.⁸

Requirements

Experience: At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training⁹
4,000 hours of apprentice OJT plus 2 years as a licensed journeyperson = 8,000 total OJT hours (equivalency route); standard route is holding the matching CT journeyperson license (L-6) for 2 years.⁸
License you must hold first: Connecticut L-6 journeyperson license held at least two years (or equivalent experience and training).⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.⁹
Exam: Connecticut L-5 Limited Electrical Contractor licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$150³	Electrical Work Examining Board	L-5. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the L-5 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the L-5.¹⁸
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.¹⁸
Fee: $150³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 6 under Applies to every license level.

PV-1 Limited Solar Electric Contractor

Requirements

Experience: At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training⁹
4,000 hours of apprentice OJT plus 2 years as a licensed journeyperson = 8,000 total OJT hours (equivalency route); standard route is holding the matching CT journeyperson license (PV-2) for 2 years.⁸
License you must hold first: Connecticut PV-2 journeyperson license held at least two years (or equivalent experience and training).⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.⁹
Exam: Connecticut PV-1 Limited Solar Electric Contractor licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$150³	Electrical Work Examining Board	PV-1. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the PV-1 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the PV-1.¹⁸
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.¹⁸
Fee: $150³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 11 under Applies to every license level.

T-1 Limited Electrical Contractor

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to telephone-interconnect systems where such work commences at an outlet receptacle or connection previously installed by a person holding the proper electrical license.⁸

Requirements

Experience: At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training⁹
4,000 hours of apprentice OJT plus 2 years as a licensed journeyperson = 8,000 total OJT hours (equivalency route); standard route is holding the matching CT journeyperson license (T-2) for 2 years.⁸
License you must hold first: Connecticut T-2 journeyperson license held at least two years (or equivalent experience and training).⁸
Substitute: Equivalent experience and training documented by transcripts and notarized employer letters; payroll records, W-2s or tax returns are not accepted.⁹
Exam: Connecticut T-1 Limited Electrical Contractor licensure examination³
Given by: PSI¹¹
When you can take it: After DCP approves the application; an approved application gives one year of exam eligibility (reapply for another year).¹⁵
Retakes: Failed candidates get retake information and a strengths/weaknesses report; an apprentice who fails three exams in a year keeps the permit only by taking the first exam after one year.⁵

Fees

Fee	Amount	Paid to	Notes
Application fee	$150³	Electrical Work Examining Board	T-1. Not refundable

How to apply

Check the T-1 scope of work and confirm you meet the classroom and on-the-job hours for it.³

From another state

Route: License by endorsement
What the board says: Exam eligibility by equivalent out-of-state license: the other state's license must have required the same classroom hours, curriculum and OJT hours as the T-1.¹⁸
Conditions: Submit one out-of-state license only: copy, verification, that state's laws/regulations and scope of work.¹⁸
Fee: $150³

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 6 under Applies to every license level.

City and county rules

Apprentice permit / Labor Department card of registrationState license is valid in every town; towns do not license electricians, but local building permits are still required before work starts.⁵

Check a license or report a problem

Before you hire an electrician in Connecticut, you can confirm the license is current on the board's own search. Every board we cover in Connecticut is on the Connecticut license lookup page.

Look up a license: portal.ct.gov³
File a complaint: portal.ct.gov³

Laws and rules

The requirements above come from these laws and board rules.

Common questions

How long does it take to get an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license in Connecticut?

The rules set at least 720 clock hours² and at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training² before you can be licensed. On processing, the board says: By law, any application needing a board hearing or action must be acted on within 30 days of submission; DCP does not pre-review applications.³

Can I transfer my electrician license to Connecticut?

The Electrical Work Examining Board publishes this route for the E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license: license by endorsement⁶. Conditions and forms.

How often do you renew an E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license in Connecticut?

Every year³. Continuing education: 4 hours⁵. The renewal fee is $120⁵.

Electrician licenses in other states

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

Electrician (consumer facts)Connecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Electrical Journeyperson - Equivalent Experience and TrainingConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Electrical LicenseConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Occupational journeyperson applicationConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
CGS Chapter 393Connecticut General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
Electrical Journeyperson - Equivalent Out of State LicenseConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
CGS Chapter 557 (apprenticeship)Connecticut General AssemblyChecked November 7, 2026
Electrical License Types and Scope of WorkConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Electrical Contractor - Equivalent Experience and TrainingConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Occupational contractor applicationConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
ExamsConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Electrician - Continuing EducationConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Electrical journeyperson reinstatement applicationConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Electrical contractor reinstatement applicationConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Reapplication informationConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Office of Apprenticeship TrainingConnecticut Department of LaborChecked November 7, 2026
C-8 electrical license requirementsConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026
Electrical Contractor - Equivalent Out of State LicenseConnecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionChecked November 7, 2026