Reciprocity Agreements By State

To obtain your Journeyman Electricians license in another state, you have have to qualify to take the state test under their requirements, which may be different than your home state. Some states however will have a reciprocity agreement, which allows you to obtain their state license if you already have a license in another state and are in good standing.

To use the chart below, find the state you wish to obtain a new license in, and see if they have a reciprocity agreement with the state you are currently licensed in. Note that despite it being a “reciprocity” agreement, it doesn’t always go both ways. For example only one state will grant you an electrical license if you hold one in West Virginia, but West Virginia will accept any state license in place of their state requirements.