How to get a journeyman electrician license in New Jersey
New Jersey 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
- New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Division of Consumer Affairs Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors 124 Halsey Street, 6th Floor, P.O.
- Box 45006 Newark, New Jersey 07101 (973) 504-6410 Application for a Certificate of Registration to Practice as a Qualified Journeyman Electrician Date: _____________________________ N.J.A.C.
- 13:31-5.1 Registration as qualified journeyman electrician The term “qualified journeyman electrician” as used in N.J.S.A.
- Board page: Personal Information
Requirements overview
- New Jersey 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 Jersey 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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