Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Indiana — 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.
Indiana does not issue a statewide journeyman electrician license. Each city or county sets its own experience thresholds and administers its own local exam and fees; for example, Fort Wayne/Allen County requires roughly 4 years plus 8,000 hours as a registered apprentice for journeyman, and Indianapolis (Marion County) uses ICC exams requiring 70% to pass.
Indiana does not issue a statewide master electrician license. Master licensing is handled at the municipal/county level; for example, some jurisdictions (e.g., Allen County/Fort Wayne, Indianapolis) require about 6-8 years of work history including time as a licensed journeyman.
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See the course & take 15 free sample questions → Get 6-month access — $200Indiana uses N/A — local (varies by jurisdiction; many use ICC exams) as its testing provider. Licensing is handled by Local/municipal only (each county/municipality licenses electricians; no statewide journeyman/master license).
Varies by city (commonly 2020 or 2023 NEC)
Indiana does not issue a statewide journeyman electrician license. Each city or county sets its own experience thresholds and administers its own local exam and fees; for example, Fort Wayne/Allen County requires roughly 4 years plus 8,000 hours as a registered apprentice for journeyman, and Indianapolis (Marion County) uses ICC exams requiring 70% to pass.
Indiana does not issue a statewide master electrician license. Master licensing is handled at the municipal/county level; for example, some jurisdictions (e.g., Allen County/Fort Wayne, Indianapolis) require about 6-8 years of work history including time as a licensed journeyman.
Journeyman: Indiana does not issue a statewide journeyman electrician license. Each city or county sets its own experience thresholds and administers its own local exam and fees; for example, Fort Wayne/Allen County requires roughly 4 years plus 8,000 hours as a registered apprentice for journeyman, and Indianapolis (Marion County) uses ICC exams requiring 70% to pass. Master: Indiana does not issue a statewide master electrician license. Master licensing is handled at the municipal/county level; for example, some jurisdictions (e.g., Allen County/Fort Wayne, Indianapolis) require about 6-8 years of work history including time as a licensed journeyman.
Varies by city (no statewide license). Reciprocity, if any, is set by the individual municipality/county; confirm with the local licensing office where you plan to work.
Individual electrician testing and licensing in Indiana is decentralized to counties and municipalities. Apply at the local City Controller's Office or local licensing board for the jurisdiction where you plan to work (e.g., Indianapolis Department of Code Enforcement). Requirements, fees, exam costs, and forms vary widely between cities, so state-level values are not applicable. Example: Indianapolis contractor-license fees have ranged roughly $124-$189 for new applicants.
Everything above is kept current, but Indiana 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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