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The Details of Apply for an individual electrical or systems license
What you need for Apply for an individual electrical or systems license
Before applying, you should review the requirements for becoming a licensed electrician. This includes reading the regulations and the Candidate Information Bulletin.
How Do I Qualify?
To qualify for the exam, you must:
- Complete an education program at a Board-approved school
- Take code-specific continuing education
- Gain the required work experience
- Submit your application to PSI, the Board’s vendor, before scheduling your exam. The qualifications depend on the type of license you're applying for.
Journeyman Electrician
- Education: 600 hours of Board-approved education.
- Continuing Education: 15-hour Code-Update Class.
- Experience: 8,000 hours of work over at least 4 years under a licensed Massachusetts Journeyman.
Master Electrician
- Requirements: Must have a Massachusetts Journeyman license, at least 1 year of work experience, and 150 hours of Board-approved education.
Systems Technician Exam
- Education: 300 hours of Board-approved education.
- Continuing Education: 15-hour Code-Update Class.
- Experience: 4,000 hours of work over at least 2 years under a licensed Massachusetts Systems Technician or Journeyman Electrician.
Systems Contractor Exam
- Requirements: You need a Massachusetts Systems Technician license, at least one year of work experience, and 75 hours of Board-approved education.
- Out-of-State/Country Applicants: Review the eligibility requirements and regulations before applying to PSI.
- Reciprocity Agreement: Massachusetts has a reciprocity agreement with New Hampshire. If you're applying for reciprocal licensure, check the regulations before using the Board’s ePLACE portal.
- Military Applicants: If you have military education or experience, check the eligibility and credit limits before applying to PSI. Check the regulations here.
Additional Information
- Out-of-State Applicants: Check regulations for eligibility before submitting to PSI.
- Reciprocity: Massachusetts has a reciprocity agreement with New Hampshire; check regulations before applying through the Board's ePLACE portal.
- Military Applicants: Refer to regulations on eligibility and credit limits before submitting to PSI.
Fees for Apply for an individual electrical or systems license
Application fees:
- Submit the total fees listed in the table below with your application to PSI.
- Payment in the form of money order or cashier’s check (no cash or personal checks accepted).
- Note: These fees do not include your licensing fee. Refer to the Candidate Information Bulletin for more details.
| Fee | Journeyman exam | Master exam | Systems Technician exam | Systems Contractor exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSI exam Application Processing Fee | $60 | $75 | $60 | $75 |
| Trade portion Examination Administration Fee (non-refundable) | $80 | $80 | $80 | $80 |
| Business/Practical portion Examination Administration Fee (non-refundable) | $55 | $55 | $55 | $55 |
| MA exam Application Processing Fee* (non-refundable) Per the valor act this fee is waived for Veterans, Active military and their spouses | $31 | $66 | $31 | $66 |
| Total | $226 | $276 | $226 | $276 |
| Total with MA fee waived | $195 | $210 | $195 | $210 |
Re-examination Fees:
Re-examination fees are based on the portion of the exam that you are retaking. The total for both portions is $135.
How to apply Apply for an individual electrical or systems license
Complete and email a PDF copy of your application to: MAELAPPS@psionline.com
OR
Mail the application to:
PSI Examination Services
ATTN: Examination Registration MA EL
3210 E Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Next steps for Apply for an individual electrical or systems license
Applications & checklist
See the Downloads section below for all applications and forms.
Complete this checklist BEFORE you submit your application.
- Application Form
- Ensure the form is legible, signed, and notarized.
- School/Education Form(s) (e.g., 222, 223, 224, 225, or Out-of-State Form)
- Include the applicant's name and the program.
- Indicate the total number of education hours.
- Ensure the school seal and authorized representative’s signature are present.
- Work Experience Form(s) (e.g., Form 272 or Out-of-State Form)
- Fill in all dates, including the end date (using "present" is not acceptable).
- Include the supervising licensee’s signature and Massachusetts license number.
- Provide employer information with their signature and license number.
- Clearly indicate the time worked in years, months, and days.
- Specify the total hours worked.
- CORI Form
- Ensure it is legible, signed, and notarized.
- 15-Hour Continuing Education Completion Certificate
- Passport-Style Photo
- Payment
- Attach the correct fee or include credit card information (no cash accepted).
- Veteran Credit
- Attach DD214 if applicable.
- Military Spouse Affidavit
- Attach if applicable.
- ADA Request for Accommodation
- Include the form and documentation if applicable.
- Out-of-State License Verification Documentation
- Attach if applicable.
Downloads for Apply for an individual electrical or systems license
Open PDF file, 56.79 KB,
Electrician Application for Examination
(English, PDF 56.79 KB)
Open PDF file, 32.53 KB,
MA Public-Private Day-Evening School Form
(English, PDF 32.53 KB)
Open PDF file, 34.31 KB,
MA Vocational Trade School Form
(English, PDF 34.31 KB)
Open PDF file, 33.14 KB,
MA-Only Employment Certification Form
(English, PDF 33.14 KB)
Open PDF file, 32.64 KB,
MA Approved Master or Systems Contractor Program Form
(English, PDF 32.64 KB)
Open PDF file, 34.83 KB,
Out-of-State Education Program Form
(English, PDF 34.83 KB)
Open PDF file, 31.53 KB,
Out-of-State Practical Experience Form
(English, PDF 31.53 KB)
Open PDF file, 30.71 KB,
Military Spouse Affidavit
(English, PDF 30.71 KB)
Open PDF file, 32.27 KB,
Organization-Approved In-House Program Form
(English, PDF 32.27 KB)
Open PDF file, 25.09 KB,
PSI Request for Accommodation Form
(English, PDF 25.09 KB)
Open PDF file, 458.8 KB,
DOL CORI - all Boards
(English, PDF 458.8 KB)
Contact for Apply for an individual electrical or systems license
Address
1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118
Online
Fax
(617) 727-9932