License by Examination

Requirements for All Applicants

Submit the following:

• Completed, signed and notarized application form.
• Enclose processing fee by check or money order made payable to “State of Delaware.”

You must also submit proof of your experience. The experience requirement depends on which kind of license you are applying for: Master, Limited or Special.

Master Electrician

In addition to the application and fee, submit one of the following proofs of experience when applying as a Master Electrician:

• Verification of Employment form showing six years full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed master electrician. If you cannot obtain the required form from the supervising licensed electrician, submit tax form W-2 showing full-time employment and a letter explaining why you cannot obtain the form. Acceptance of proof other than the Verification of Employment form is at the discretion of the Board.

or

• A pproved training verified by a certificate of completion of apprenticeship from any bona fide, registered apprenticeship program of another state.

or

• Verification of Employment form showing four years full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed master electrician plus proof of two years of technical training. If you cannot obtain the required form from the supervising licensed electrician, submit tax form W-2 showing full-time employment and a letter explaining why you cannot obtain the form. Acceptance of proof other than the Verification of Employment form is at the discretion of the Board.

Limited Electrician

In addition to the application and fee, submit the following proof of experience when applying as a Limited Electrician:

• Verification of Employment form showing three years full-time experience under the supervision of a licensed master or limited electrician. If you cannot obtain the required form from the supervising licensed electrician, submit tax form W-2 showing full-time employment and a letter explaining why you cannot obtain the form. Acceptance of proof other than the Verification of Employment form is at the discretion of the Board.

Master Electrician Special

If you do not qualify as a Master Electrician but have knowledge in an area(s) of specialty, you may apply for a Master Electrician Special license:

• Electric Signs
• Elevators
• HVAC
• Primary Distribution Systems
• Pools
• Refrigeration

In addition to the application and fee, submit the following proof of experience when applying for a Special license:

• Verification of Employment form showing six years full-time experience in the area(s) of specialty under the supervision of a licensed master electrician or master electrician special. If you cannot obtain the required form from the supervising licensed electrician, submit tax form W-2 showing full-time employment and a letter explaining why you cannot obtain the form. Acceptance of proof other than the Verification of Employment form is at the discretion of the Board.

Limited Electrician Special

If you do not qualify as a Limited Electrician but have knowledge in an area(s) of specialty, you may apply for a Limited Electrician Special license:

• Elevators
• HVAC
• Pools

In addition to the application and fee, submit the following proof of experience when applying for a Special license:

• Verification of Employment form showing three years full-time experience in the area(s) of specialty under the supervision of a licensed master electrician, master electrician or limited electrician special. If you cannot obtain the required form from the supervising licensed electrician, submit tax form W-2 showing full-time employment and a letter explaining why you cannot obtain the form. Acceptance of proof other than the Verification of Employment form is at the discretion of the Board.