Banner: License Finder

License Finder

License Finder

Electrical Contractor
License Description Electricians must be licensed in Idaho. There are four certificates of competency available to electricians: Electrical Apprentice registration, Journeyman Electrician license, Master Electrician license, and Electrical Contractor license. Electrical contractor applicants must be or employ an Idaho licensed Master Electrician and submit proof of $300,000 Liability Insurance and Worker’s Compensation Insurance or a statement of exemption. Specialty electrical contractor applicants must employ an Idaho licensed Specialty Journeyman Electrician in the same Specialty type who has held that license for a minimum of 2 years. Specialty licenses are available in the areas of: Elevator; Sign; Manufacturing/Assembling; Limited Energy; Irrigation Sprinkler; Well Driller/Pump Installer; Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning; Outside Wireman (Lineman); and Photovoltaic (Solar) Installer. Term: Licenses must be renewed annually.
Licensing Agency
Idaho Division of Building Safety
Idaho Electrical Board
1090 E. Watertower St., Suite 150, PO Box 83720
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 334 3950
Amy.Kohler@dbs.idaho.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 03/08/2018
Back to Results