Licensing board: New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), Electricians' Board
License levels
- Apprentice electrician: RSA 319-C:7, IV: "Apprentice electricians shall register with the office." The board: "An active and valid New Hampshire Electrician license is required to work with 30 volts or higher." source
- Journeyman or master electrician (RSA 319-C:7, II): The statute lists the same three qualifications for a master or journeyman license: "Completion of 8,000 hours of service as an apprentice electrician" (the board may give credit for a board-recognized school course or military experience); "not less than 600 hours of education that meet criteria established by the board"; and passing a board-approved examination. Any added master-level experience rule is set in the board's administrative rules: check with the board. source
- High/medium voltage electrician (RSA 319-C:7, II-a): Proof of "successfully completing a state, national, or employer certification program approved by the board". source
Exam
RSA 319-C:7, II(c): "Satisfactory passing of an examination approved by said board". Passing score, vendor and scheduling: see the board page's Prov-Candidate Bulletin and its examination update effective 5/12/2025. source
Continuing education and renewal
For all journeyman and master licensees: "Every Code Cycle you will need to show proof of 15 hours of instruction on the changes to the latest published edition of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code." At least 1 of the 15 hours must cover changes to RSA 319-C, the administrative rules and installation concerns; certificates go to the OPLC through CE Broker. Renewal period and fee: check with the board. source
Reciprocity
"Per Plc 313.24, applicants for endorsement shall have one year of professional experience in the licensure category sought." source
Last checked 2026-10-19. Code edition by state: NFPA NEC enforcement maps.
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