The Details
What you need
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 online application on the eLIPSE portal, to be approved to schedule your exam with PSI, the Board's exam vendor. 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.
- Below are some of the forms you MAY need to submit to document education, work experience, veteran status, background check, etc.
- MA Public-Private Day-Evening School Form
- MA Vocational Trade School Form
- MA-Only Employment Certification Form
- Approved Master or Systems Contractor Program Form
- Out-of-State Education Program Form
- Out-of-State Practical Experience Form
- Military Spouse Affidavit
- Organization-Approved In-House Program Form
- DOL CORI - all Boards
Master Electrician
- Requirements: Must have a Massachusetts Journeyman license, at least 1 year of work experience, and 150 hours of Board-approved education.
- Below are some of the forms you MAY need to submit to document education, work experience, veteran status, background check, etc.
- MA-Only Employment Certification Form
- Approved Master or Systems Contractor Program Form
- Out-of-State Education Program Form
- Out-of-State Practical Experience Form
- Military Spouse Affidavit
- DOL CORI - all Boards
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.
- Below are some of the forms you MAY need to submit to document education, work experience, veteran status, background check, etc.
- MA Public-Private Day-Evening School Form
- MA Vocational Trade School Form
- MA-Only Employment Certification Form
- Out-of-State Education Program Form
- Out-of-State Practical Experience Form
- Military Spouse Affidavit
- Organization-Approved In-House Program Form
- DOL CORI - all Boards
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.
- Below are some of the forms you MAY need to submit to document education, work experience, veteran status, background check, etc.
- MA-Only Employment Certification Form
- Approved Master or Systems Contractor Program Form
- Out-of-State Education Program Form
- Out-of-State Practical Experience Form
- Military Spouse Affidavit
- Organization-Approved In-House Program Form
- DOL CORI - all Boards
Additional Information
- Out-of-State/Country Applicants: Review the eligibility requirements and regulations before applying on the eLIPSE portal.
- Reciprocity Agreement: Massachusetts has a reciprocity agreement with New Hampshire. If you're applying for reciprocal licensure, check the regulations before applying on the eLIPSE portal.
- Military Applicants: If you have military education or experience, check the eligibility and credit limits before applying on the eLIPSE portal. Check the regulations here.
Fees
- Journeyman & Systems Technician Fee Information:
- Fee payments are non-refundable.
- Application Fee: $31
- You’ll pay this when you submit the application for review.
- License Fee: $104
- You’ll pay this once you are approved for licensure.
- Master Electrician & Systems Contractor Fee Information:
- Fee payments are non-refundable.
- Application Fee: $66
- You’ll pay this when you submit the application for review.
- License Fee: $155
- You’ll pay this once you are approved for licensure.
- Examination Fees (Paid directly to PSI when scheduling exams): Total for both portions is $135 ($80 Trade portion, $55 Business/Practical portion)
- Re-examination Fees (Paid directly to PSI when scheduling exams): Total for both portions is $135 ($80 Trade portion, $55Business/Practical portion)
***Re-examination fees are based on the portion of the exam that you are retaking***
How to apply
- When you create your MyMassGov account to access eLIPSE the first time, eLIPSE will ask you to enter information to help it locate your license and link it to your MyMassGov account.
- Please read the Linking Your License guide before creating your account to ensure it is linked correctly.
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For general instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
- Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt in order to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days have elapsed, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.
Next steps
Application checklist
Complete this checklist BEFORE you submit your application.
- School/Education Form(s) (e.g., 222, 223, 224, 225, or Out-of-State Form)-Please be sure to only utilize those forms needed to document your education, as not all forms may be applicable for you.
- 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
- 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.
Contact
Address
One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110-2012
Online
Fax
617-701-8652