Electrical contractor license requirements by state (2026)
Free overviews, checked against each state board. Verified September 2026; re-checked October 9, 2026.
Pick a state for its license types, experience, fees, exam and reciprocity on one page. For the full filing path, each state also has a 9-page roadmap PDF.
Texas
8-state master reciprocity (TN new Oct 2026)
Florida
Certification by endorsement explained
Georgia
Reciprocity closed May 2026
North Carolina
10-state comity fast path
South Carolina
Group-by-group bid limits and financials
Tennessee
New Prov exams (July 2026)
Alabama
8-state reciprocity fast path ($315 route)
Virginia
Post-2025 class limits and fees
Southeast reciprocity overview
Which licenses transfer between all eight states
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