How to get a alarm / low-voltage contractor license in Massachusetts
Massachusetts alarm / low-voltage 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
- Effective 2/1/2024 #### Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) Introduction: This Bulletin provides information on the requirements as well as the process for achieving licensure.
- Candidates are eligible for the two-part examination when their application and supporting documentation are approved.
- To be approved for examination by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians, candidates must have the required work requirement and education.
- Board page: [PDF] Examination Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) - Mass.gov
Requirements overview
- Massachusetts sets experience, education, and exam rules for alarm / low-voltage 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 Massachusetts low-voltage 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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