How to get a journeyman electrician license in District of Columbia
District of Columbia journeyman electrician 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
- ## 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
Requirements overview
- District of Columbia sets experience, education, and exam rules for journeyman electrician 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 District of Columbia 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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