How to get a electrical contractor license in Illinois
Illinois 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
- Electrician Spec Details Skip to main content # Class Specifications Details --- ## Electrician | Line Number | Classifications | | --- | --- | | 67 | Electrician Electrician Sub-Foreman Electrician Foreman Crafts and Trades General Foreman | | Class Code | 1262 | | --- …
- Effective Date | 11/15/2019 | | Exam Effective Date | 10/15/2022 | | Promotional Line(s) | | | Class Spe
- Board page: Electrician Spec Details
Requirements overview
- Illinois 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 Illinois electrical exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
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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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