Licensing board: Maryland State Board of Electricians (Maryland Department of Labor)
License levels
- Apprentice Electrician: Apprentices must be supervised at all times by a licensed Master or Journeyperson and may not perform work independently source
- Journeyperson Electrician: requirements: Check with board source
- Master Electrician: License holders must carry general liability insurance of at least $300,000 and property damage insurance of at least $100,000 (as listed by the Board) source
Exam
Two steps: pass the PSI Examination Services exam (Master or Journeyperson), then apply for the license. "The examination fee is $65.00." source
Continuing education and renewal
An electrician's license is valid for two years from the date it was issued (staggered renewals; the board mails renewal instructions about 60 days before expiration). source
Reciprocity
Journeyperson reciprocity with Virginia (license by apprenticeship or exam), Delaware (by exam) and the District of Columbia (by exam); include a Letter of Good Standing from your home state and a copy of your current license. source
Renewal dates and CE for this license: Credential Renewal Calendar.
Last checked 2026-10-19. Code edition by state: NFPA NEC enforcement maps.
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