Guides/Reciprocity
Oregon → Washington electrician license reciprocity
Moving an electrician or contractor license from Oregon to Washington is rarely automatic. Expect home-board verification, destination applications, and often an exam or endorsement review unless a formal reciprocity agreement applies.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT OREGON JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN AND WASHINGTON JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN BCD# 905000217 This Reciprocal Agreement (“Agreement”) is between: THE STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES, BUILDING CODES DIVISION …
- Box 14470, Salem, Oregon 97309 and THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES, (“Washington”) P.O.
- Box 44460 Olympia, Washington 98504; and is made pursuant to
- Board page: Reciprocal Agreement - Oregon Journeyman Electrician and Washington Journeyman Electrician
Reality check
- Oregon → Washington is not a one-form card swap in most cases
- Formal reciprocity agreements exist for some contractor boards and class pairs — confirm on both boards
- When there is no agreement, plan for experience documentation and the destination exam path
What to gather
- Active Oregon license verification (class, exam basis, status, discipline)
- Hour / experience evidence the destination board accepts
- Identity documents that match both board files exactly
Timeline tip
- Start verification while the home license is still active
- Budget weeks for board review before exam scheduling
Related: Washington renewal · Washington exam · All Washington guides
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