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
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2008
Exam Dates
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Location
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Application Deadline Date
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Escanaba
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August 28
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Cancelled
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Okemos
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September 26
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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Okemos
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October 20
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2009
Exam Dates
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Location
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Application Deadline Date
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
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Okemos
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December 18
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
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Okemos
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February 25
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Okemos
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April 21
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
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Okemos
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June 16
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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Escanaba
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June 23
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Okemos
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August 25
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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Okemos
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October 13
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Master Electrician
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2008
Exam Dates
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Location
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Application Deadline Date
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Escanaba
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August 28
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Thursday, October 23, 2008
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Okemos
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September 25
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Cancelled
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Okemos
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November 13
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2009
Exam Dates
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Location
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Application Deadline Date
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
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Okemos
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January 28
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
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Okemos
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April 16
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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Escanaba
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June 24
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
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Okemos
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July 22
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Okemos
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October 7
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Journeyman Electrician
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2008
Exam Dates
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Location
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Application Deadline Date
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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Escanaba
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August 27
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Monday, October 20, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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Okemos
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September 22
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Cancelled
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Okemos
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September 22
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2009
Exam Dates
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Location
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Application Deadline Date
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Tuesday, February, 24, 2009
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Okemos
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January 23
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
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Okemos
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April 14
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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Escanaba
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June 23
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 |
Okemos
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July 21
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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Okemos
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October 6
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Fire Alarm Specialty Technician and Sign Specialist
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2008
Exam Dates
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Location
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Application Deadline Date
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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Okemos
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October 21
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2009
Exam Dates
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Location
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Application Deadline Date
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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Okemos
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April 1
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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Okemos
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June 10
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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Okemos
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October 20
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The exam site and parking are accessible. Individuals attending the exam are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. Please make sure all cell phones, pagers and other personal elecronic devices are turned off or set to vibrate. People with disabilities requiring additional services (such as materials in alternative format) should contact the Electrical Division at 517-241-9320 at least 10 work days before the event. DLEG is an equal opportunity employer/program.
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.
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