How to get a journeyman electrician license in Idaho
Idaho 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
- Apply for or Renew a License | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses # Apply for or Renew a License Initial Licensure for Electrical Journeyman Applicants seeking initial licensure as an Electrical Journeyman must meet the requirements for licensure and pass …
- Apply for and Maintain an Active Apprentice Registration Obtain 8,000hrs of Work Experience AND 4 years of approved schooling OR Obtain 16,000hrs of W
- Board page: Apply for or Renew a License | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
Requirements overview
- Idaho 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 Idaho 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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