As a licensed electrician, the day may come where you move to another state. Since electrical licenses are awarded at the state level, they cannot be used across states. That being said, some states allow electricians to transfer their license to another state. Learn more about electrical license reciprocity for those looking at electrician jobs in different states.
What is Electrical License Reciprocity?
Reciprocity for electrical licenses means that an individual who holds a valid electrical license in one state can apply for and receive an electrical license in another state without having to take the full licensing exam.
However, the exact terms and requirements for reciprocity can vary between states.
Electrical License Reciprocity By State
Here is a list of states that offer reciprocity for electrical licenses and the states that are able to transfer an electrical license to each state that offers reciprocity:
Alabama
Alabama offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- West Virginia
Arizona
Arizona offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Wyoming
Arkansas
Arkansas offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alabama
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Texas
Colorado
Colorado offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Wyoming
Georgia
Georgia offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alabama
- Florida
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
Maine
Maine offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
Minnesota
Minnesota offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Wyoming
Montana
Montana offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Wyoming
Nebraska
Nebraska offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Montana
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Wyoming
New Hampshire
New Hampshire offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Vermont
New Mexico
New Mexico offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Maine
- Montana
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Wyoming
North Dakota
North Dakota offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Minnesota
- Montana
- South Dakota
- Wyoming
Oklahoma
Oklahoma offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Wyoming
Oregon
Oregon offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Idaho
- Montana
- Utah
South Dakota
South Dakota offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Wyoming
Texas
Texas offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- Montana
Utah
Utah offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Wyoming
Vermont
Vermont offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Maine
- New Hampshire
Washington
Washington state offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Montana
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wyoming
Wyoming
Wyoming offers reciprocity for electrical licenses with the following states:
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Idaho
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
