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Utah electrician license requirements
The answer
Utah licenses Electricians statewide through DOPL. Journeyman: complete a 4-year apprenticeship program (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 supervised hours — OR 16,000 supervised hours without the program — then pass the Utah written/theory and practical exams (administered by Prov). Apprentices are licensed while training.Your paths to the license
Apprenticeship + 8,000 hours
Complete a 4-year Electrician apprenticeship education program (576 classroom hours) and 8,000 hours working under a licensed journeyman or master, then pass the Utah exams. First-time candidates submit the Verification of Experience form directly to Prov.
16,000 hours without the program
No apprenticeship program? 16,000 hours of licensed supervised experience qualifies you for the same exams.
Licensed in another state
Utah participates in NERA journeyman electrician reciprocity (Colorado lists Utah among its partners) — exam-gained licenses held 1+ year transfer; others document supervised hours and take the Utah exams.
License levels in Utah
| Level | What it takes | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | Licensed while training under a journeyman/master. | — |
| Residential Journeyman Electrician | Residential-scope license with reduced hour requirements. | — |
| Journeyman Electrician | Apprenticeship (576 classroom hrs) + 8,000 supervised hours, or 16,000 hours + exams. | — |
| Master Electrician | Higher credential; see DOPL for its exam and experience rules. | — |
Published fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application / exam / license | Per the current DOPL application and Prov fee schedule |
The exam
| Provider | Prov |
| Fees | Exam fees paid to Prov; application fees per the current DOPL application |
| Notes | Electrician exams combined into a single Theory+Code exam from August 2025. |
Moving here with a license? Renewal? The rest of the picture
Reciprocity: NERA journeyman reciprocity network (via the member states' published lists). Check your exact state pair →
Renewal & continuing education: DOPL licenses renew on two-year cycles with CE per current rules — confirm your classification's requirement with DOPL.
Watch out: Residential journeyman and master classifications have their own hour tracks — see DOPL's apply pages. · Contractor (business) licensing is separate through DOPL Contracting.
Official sources for this page
Utah electrician licensing FAQ
How many hours do you need to become a licensed electrician in Utah?
The shortest published route requires 8,000 hours of supervised experience. Utah licenses Electricians statewide through DOPL. Journeyman: complete a 4-year apprenticeship program (576 classroom hours) plus 8,000 supervised hours — OR 16,000 supervised hours without the program — then pass the Utah written/theory and practical exams (administered by Prov). Apprentices are licensed while training.
What does the Utah electrician license cost?
Exam fees paid to Prov; application fees per the current DOPL application. Fee amounts are published on the current official application — see the sources below.
Does Utah have electrician license reciprocity?
Yes — verified agreements cover licensees from: Colorado, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming. NERA journeyman reciprocity network (via the member states' published lists).
How often does the license renew?
DOPL licenses renew on two-year cycles with CE per current rules — confirm your classification's requirement with DOPL.
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