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Board of State Examiners of Electricians
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 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.
- 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
- PSI Request for Accommodation 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
- PSI Request for Accommodation Form
- 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
- PSI Request for Accommodation 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
- PSI Request for Accommodation Form
- DOL CORI - all Boards
Additional Information
- 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.
Fees
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
As of 6/1/25, ALL applications must be submitted online to PSI.
Any and all applications mailed or emailed after 5/31/2025 will be returned to the applicant in the manner received.
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.
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