How to get a journeyman electrician license in New Hampshire
New Hampshire 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
- The office shall issue a license as a master or journeyman electrician to any person who files an application and meets the following qualifications: (a) Completion of 8,000 hours of service as an apprentice electrician.
- The board may give credit toward such service for the satisfactory completion of a course of instruction in the field at a school recognized by the board or experience in the field r
- Board page: Section 319-C:7 Licensing Requirements.
Requirements overview
- New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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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