Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Connecticut — what the state requires, who gives the exam, which NEC edition it is written on, the fees, and how to sign up. Free — no account needed.
The E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license requires completing a registered apprenticeship or at least 4 years of equivalent experience/training. Exam is 70 questions, 3 hours, open book, 70% to pass, administered by PSI.
The E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor (master-level) license requires 2 years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson or at least 6 years of equivalent experience/training. Candidates pass a 100-question trade exam plus a business & law exam via PSI (open book).
Kevin's Electrical Prep Course is built by a licensed master electrician, instructor and electrical inspector: 630+ practice questions with every math problem worked out step by step, timed practice exams, video lessons and drive-along audio. Both code books included — NEC 2023 and NEC 2026. Note: Connecticut currently tests on the NEC 2020. This course teaches the 2023 and 2026 editions, so use it for the code that does not change between editions — theory, math, and how to read the book — and check Connecticut's own amendments for the rest. $200 for 6 months, and a pass guarantee.
See the course & take 15 free sample questions → Get 6-month access — $200Connecticut uses PSI as its testing provider. Licensing is handled by Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection (DCP) - Electrical Work Examining Board.
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E-2 Unlimited Journeyperson: 80 Q, 3.5 hr, open book, 70% to pass. E-1 Unlimited Contractor (master-level): 100 Q, 4 hr, open book, 70% to pass (plus a business & law exam). All computer-based via PSI.
E-2 Journeyperson exam $65 (PSI); E-1 Contractor trade + business/law exams ~$250 total · License/app: Application fee: E-2 Journeyperson $90, E-1 Contractor $150 (non-refundable, paid to DCP)
The E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license requires completing a registered apprenticeship or at least 4 years of equivalent experience/training. Exam is 70 questions, 3 hours, open book, 70% to pass, administered by PSI.
The E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor (master-level) license requires 2 years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson or at least 6 years of equivalent experience/training. Candidates pass a 100-question trade exam plus a business & law exam via PSI (open book).
Journeyman: The E-2 Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson license requires completing a registered apprenticeship or at least 4 years of equivalent experience/training. Exam is 70 questions, 3 hours, open book, 70% to pass, administered by PSI. Master: The E-1 Unlimited Electrical Contractor (master-level) license requires 2 years as a licensed unlimited journeyperson or at least 6 years of equivalent experience/training. Candidates pass a 100-question trade exam plus a business & law exam via PSI (open book).
No electrician reciprocity agreements - Connecticut requires out-of-state electricians to qualify and test in CT. Check with the DCP Electrical Work Examining Board: link
Statewide licensing using letter codes: E-2 = journeyperson, E-1 = contractor/master; limited (L-5/L-6) classes also exist. All exams administered by PSI at 70% passing.
Everything above is kept current, but Connecticut can change a fee, a form or an exam provider at any time — and the state's own site is always the live answer. Before you register, click through and confirm:
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