Examination Schedule

IMPORTANT:  Applications for electrical licensing examinations
The state's electrical examination forms can only be used by persons who are eligible to be licensed by the state of Michigan. The state of Michigan issues electrical licenses to residents in most communities in the state of Michigan. However, if you reside in the following communities where electrical licenses are issued locally, you should not use this form nor should you submit it to the state of Michigan:  City of Grand Rapids/Kent County, City of Detroit/Wayne County, and City of Highland Park/Wayne County.

Qualifications for Journeyman License
•Must be at least 20 years of age.

•Have not less than 8,000 hours of practical experience obtained over a period of not less than 4 years related to electrical construction or maintenance of buildings or electrical wiring or equipment under the direct supervision of a person licensed under Act 217 of 1956. (Maximum credit of 2,000 hours per year.)

•Credit may be provided for graduation from or attendance at a recognized training or educational program.

•Must take and pass the examination.

Examination and Licensing Information; Application for Journeyman Electrician Examination

Qualifications for Master Electrician License
•Must be at least 22 years of age.

•Has held an electrical journeyman's license for not less than 2 years.

•Have not less than 12,000 hours of experience obtained over a period of not less than 6 years related to electrical construction, the maintenance of buildings, or electrical wiring or equipment under the supervision of a master electrician.

•Must take and pass the examination.

Examination and Licensing Information; Application for Master Electrician Examination

Qualifications for Electrical Contractor License
•Holds a master electrician's license or has not less than 1 master electrician residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The master electrician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations of electrical wiring and equipment.

•Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a master electrician residing in the state of Michigan.

•Must pay into the Construction Lien Recovery Fund.

Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination

Qualifications for Fire Alarm Specialty Technician License
•Must be at least 20 years of age.

•Be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET) as an associate engineering technician, level II, or the equivalent as determined by the board, in the field of fire alarm systems technology.

•Must take and pass the examination.

Examination and Licensing Information; Application for Fire Alarm Specialty Technician Examination

Qualifications for Fire Alarm Contractor License
•Holds a fire alarm specialty technician's license or has not less than 1 fire alarm specialty technician residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The fire alarm specialty technician shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations of fire alarm system wiring and equipment.

•Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a fire alarm specialty technician residing in the state of Michigan.

•Must pay into the Construction Lien Recovery Fund.

Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination

Qualifications for Sign Specialist License
•Must be at least 18 years of age.

•Have not less than 4,000 hours of experience, obtained over a period of not less than 2 years, related to manufacture, installation, maintenance, connection, or repair of electric signs and related wiring, as verified by a contractor licensed under this act.

•Must take and pass the examination.

Examination and Licensing Information; Application for Sign Specialist Examination

Qualifications for Sign Specialty Contractor License
•Holds a sign specialist's license or has not less than 1 sign specialist residing in this state who is in his or her full-time employ. The sign specialist shall be actively in charge of and responsible for code compliance of all installations, connection, and repair of electric signs and related wiring.

•Out-of-state corporations will not qualify for a contractor's license unless they employ a sign specialist residing in the state of Michigan.

•Must provide evidence of public liability insurance.

Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination

Examination Schedules

Electrical Contractor/Fire Alarm Contractor/Sign Contractor

Journeyman Electrician

Fire Alarm Specialty Technician and Sign Specialist

The meeting site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should contact the Electrical Division at 517-241-9320 at least 10 work days before the event.

Dates, times and locations are subject to change. Questions regarding licensing requirements or examinations should be directed to the Electrical Division at 517-241-9320.