How to Get an Electrical License in Connecticut

Get your electrical contractor's license in Connecticut.

If you want to work as an electrician in Connecticut, you must first obtain a license from the state. The state regulation exists to help homeowners hire reputable contractors, and to give them recourse if work is not carried out to an acceptable standard. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection is responsible for the licensing procedure. You will be required to take and pass a test before obtaining your licence.

Instructions

1. Visit the website of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and download the appropriate application form. You can apply to be licensed either as an electrical contractor or as an electrical journeyperson. Within those two classifications there are several designations, depending on whether the work you do will be limited to low-voltage work, unlimited or specialized in line construction.

2. Complete the application and return it with the fee (stated on the application form) to PSI Licensure; 3210 E. Tropicana; Las Vegas, NV 89121. PSI is the agency that deals with testing and licensing for Connecticut. You must also enclose the appropriate documentation for the license you are applying for. For a journeyperson license, you must enclose your letter of apprenticeship completion certificate. If you are applying to be a contractor, attach a photocopy of your current journeyperson license.

3. Review the bulletin of examination information. This is available on the Department of Consumer Protection website as well as PSI's website.

4. Receive your test registration and scheduling information from PSI, and call or go online to schedule your test. There are exam locations in West Hartford and in Milford.

5. Take the test. You must bring with you a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license. The test itself is a computerized response multiple-choice test.

6. Submit the licensing fee along with your passing score report to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection to complete the licensing procedure.

References

• CT Dept of Consumer Protection: Electrical License Types and Scope of Work
• PSI: Occupational Licensing, Electrical Trades, Candidate Information Bulletin