Journeyman Electrician

Vermont Journeyman Electrician License

A Vermont Journeyman Electrician license lets you perform electrical installations under the direction of a licensed Master Electrician. The license is issued by the Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board, administered through the Division of Fire Safety.

How to Qualify

Applicants must either complete the Vermont State Apprenticeship Council's program — which includes documented instruction and practical work experience in electrical trades — or present equivalent training and experience acceptable to the Board. All applicants must pass the Board's Journeyman Electrician examination regardless of pathway.

Fees

• Application fee: $115
• Renewal fee: $115 (every three years)
• Late renewal fee: $25 additional if renewed within one year of expiration

Continuing Education: 15 Hours of NEC Instruction

Renewing licensees must complete 15 hours of Board-approved instruction on the National Electrical Code during the 36 months before renewal. The requirement covers NEC content broadly — not limited to code-change updates — and must be Board-approved. (26 V.S.A. § 908)

All applicants must also complete the Vermont Energy Goal Education Module (maximum two hours), which addresses how the electrician profession supports Vermont's energy goals. The module is required at initial application and renewal. (26 V.S.A. § 905)

Penalties for Unlicensed Work

Performing electrical work in Vermont without a valid license carries a fine of up to $500 per offense under 26 V.S.A. § 911. The Division of Fire Safety may also issue stop-work orders on active projects.