Guides/Reciprocity
Washington → North Carolina electrician license reciprocity
Washington is not on North Carolina's published reciprocal-agreement list. Expect a standard NC examination application (or another non-reciprocity path the Board allows) plus verification of your WA credential.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Electrical Contractor To engage in the business of the electrical construction trade, you must get an electrical contractor license from L&I.
- - General electrical (01) contractors are licensed to perform all types of electrical and telecommunications installations.
- - Specialty electrical contractors are licensed to perform work within a category described in WAC 296-46B-920(2).
- All work performed must be done by properly certified electricians.
- Application requirements ### License requireme
- Board page: Electrical Contractor
No formal reciprocity listed
- NC's reciprocal states include Texas and Florida among others — Washington is not on that list
- Without a current agreement, NC generally does not waive the written exam
Practical next steps
- NC Examination Application with experience for the classification you want
- L&I verification of your certificate type, exam basis, and status
- PSI exam inside the Board's approval window after Notice of Approval
Related: North Carolina renewal · North Carolina exam · All North Carolina guides
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