License Reciprocity and Its Benefits
Reciprocity is an agreement between states that allows an electrician licensed in one state to get an equivalent license in another with fewer or no additional requirements.
For example, licensed electricians from Iowa or New Hampshire can become licensed in Wisconsin by filling out a reciprocity application instead of going through the entire licensing process again.
This is a popular way for electricians and electrical contractors to explore different job opportunities without spending more time and money on additional training and exam fees.
How to Get Licensed in Another State
A reciprocity agreement doesn't mean a licensed electrician can automatically start working in another state. An important first step when considering reciprocity is to check your state's electrical licensing requirements. Reciprocity agreements vary by state, and some don't offer it at all.
States that offer reciprocity can also have different requirements for license level (Journeyman or Master) or the number of experience hours needed.
Generally, states that offer reciprocity use a general application with a reciprocity checkbox or a unique application that licensed electricians must fill out. Many applications are online and require creating an account.
States usually require proof of an electrician's current active license and sometimes a copy of a photo ID for identity verification.
Application fees range from $10 to over $100, but remember that applying for a reciprocal license means there are no additional exam fees or costs associated with initial licensure.
Next Steps
For most electricians, completing continuing education (CE) is necessary to maintain and renew a license. If you're already licensed in multiple states (or considering it), completing the necessary CE for each state can become time-consuming and expensive.
That's where our custom reciprocation course packages can help. They allow you to complete all your CE at once for one low price. To get your reciprocity plan, just complete a simple form.
Whether you're a licensed electrician who is relocating, you need CE for multiple states, or you're just starting your licensing journey, we can help.
Select your state to view our online CE course library. Every course is taught by experienced electricians and code experts.
For new applicants, our comprehensive Electrical Exam Preparation program can help you pass the exam on your first try. It provides access to helpful study material and a practice test to help you know what to expect on test day.
| State | Reciprocity |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia |
| Alaska | Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming |
| Arizona | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Arkansas | Journeyman: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming Master: Oregon |
| California | Arizona, Louisiana, Nevada |
| Colorado | Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming |
| Connecticut | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Delaware | Approved on a case-by-case basis. Must be licensed in a jurisdiction that has substantially similar license requirements to Delaware. |
| Florida | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Georgia | Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee |
| Hawaii | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Idaho | Colorado, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming |
| Illinois | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Indiana | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Iowa | Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin |
| Kansas | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Kentucky | Louisiana, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia |
| Louisiana | Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah |
| Maine | Journeyman: Idaho, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Vermont, Wyoming Master: New Hampshire, Vermont |
| Maryland | Delaware, Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia |
| Massachusetts | New Hampshire |
| Michigan | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Minnesota | Journeyman: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming Master: Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska |
| Mississippi | Alabama, Louisiana |
| Missouri | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Montana | Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming |
| Nebraska | Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming |
| Nevada | Arizona, California, Utah |
| New Hampshire | Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont |
| New Jersey | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| New Mexico | Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming |
| New York | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| North Carolina | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia |
| North Dakota | Journeyman: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Utah, Wyoming Master: Minnesota, South Dakota |
| Ohio | Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virgina |
| Oklahoma | Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming |
| Oregon | Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Pennsylvania | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Rhode Island | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| South Carolina | Journeyman: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania Master: Texas, Utah |
| South Dakota | Journeyman: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming |
| Tennessee | No Reciprocity Agreements |
| Texas | Journeyman: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming |
| Utah | Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, South Dakota, Delaware, New Hampshire, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Vermont | Maine, New Hampshire |
| Virginia | Alabama, Washington, D.C., Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina |
| Washington | Oregon |
| West Virgina | North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee |
| Wisconsin | Iowa |
| Wyoming | Journeyman: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas Master: Idaho, Iowa, South Dakota |
Information current as of 2/19/2025. We recommend contacting your state certification authority's website for the latest information.