District of Columbia electrician exam
District of Columbia electrician exams cover eligibility, vendor, references, and retakes. Confirm the current candidate bulletin on the board source before you book.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- ## OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL TRADES Electrician License (Low and Regular Voltage) – Application Instructions Low voltage work is any work done at 49 volts and below.
- Regardless of when they were obtained, all licenses expire November 30 on odd-numbered years.
- License Experience Documents Apprentice No experience required Employment Verification or School Enrollment Journeyman Exam 4 years/8,000 work hours Tax Records, Employment Verification Letter and N
- Board page: OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD OF INDUSTRIAL TRADES
Who can schedule
- Most boards require an approved application or eligibility letter before you book
- Name on the exam roster must match your license application exactly
- Confirm the authorization window — many expire in 90 days to one year
What to expect
- Trade and/or business-and-law content depending on the class
- Open-book or closed-book rules and allowed references are class-specific
- Download the current candidate bulletin from the board or exam vendor
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