How to get a electrical contractor license in Alabama
Alabama electrical contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Fees – Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors - Electrical Contractor Examination Fee – $165.00 - Journeyman Electrician Examination Fee – $115.00 - Electrical Contractor License Fee – $150.00 - Journeyman Electrician License Fee – $35.00 - Electrical Contractor Renewal Fee …
- Board page: Fees - Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
Requirements overview
- Alabama sets experience, education, and exam rules for electrical contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Alabama electrical exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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