Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Kentucky — 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.
Journeyman (Electrical Exam No. 703) requires about 6 years (12,480 hours) of full-time electrical work, OR 4 years of experience plus completion of an approved training program (at least 576 hours classroom). Exam is open-book (about 80 questions, 4 hours, 70% to pass).
Master (Electrical Exam No. 701) requires about 16,000 hours of electrical experience. The master exam has about 100 multiple-choice questions, 5 hours, and requires at least 75% to pass.
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See the course & take 15 free sample questions → Get 6-month access — $200Kentucky uses Prov (Prov, Inc.) as its testing provider. Licensing is handled by Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Electrical Licensing Division / Electrical Licensing Board.
2023 NEC (all electrical exams based on 2023 NEC beginning 1/1/2026)
Journeyman (Exam 703): ~80 Q, 4 hr, open book, 70% to pass. Master (Exam 701): ~100 Q, 5 hr, open book, 75% to pass. Computer-based, open-book, administered by Prov, Inc.
~$80 (Prov) · License/app: $50 application (Electrician/Journeyman); $100 application (Master); biennial renewal $50 journeyman / $100 master
Journeyman (Electrical Exam No. 703) requires about 6 years (12,480 hours) of full-time electrical work, OR 4 years of experience plus completion of an approved training program (at least 576 hours classroom). Exam is open-book (about 80 questions, 4 hours, 70% to pass).
Master (Electrical Exam No. 701) requires about 16,000 hours of electrical experience. The master exam has about 100 multiple-choice questions, 5 hours, and requires at least 75% to pass.
Journeyman: Journeyman (Electrical Exam No. 703) requires about 6 years (12,480 hours) of full-time electrical work, OR 4 years of experience plus completion of an approved training program (at least 576 hours classroom). Exam is open-book (about 80 questions, 4 hours, 70% to pass). Master: Master (Electrical Exam No. 701) requires about 16,000 hours of electrical experience. The master exam has about 100 multiple-choice questions, 5 hours, and requires at least 75% to pass.
Licensure by endorsement/reciprocity under KRS 227A.070 with substantially-equivalent states — commonly Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Out-of-state applicants submit the reciprocity application (form EL-4), a copy of the active out-of-state license, and a letter of good standing. Confirm current partner states with the Electrical Division: link
Statewide licensing through DHBC. Exams are administered by Prov, Inc. (register at provexam.com/register, select 'Commonwealth of Kentucky Electrical Licensing Board'); Journeyman = Exam 703, Master = Exam 701. Computer-based, open-book, offered at testing centers across the state. Electrical Division contact: (502) 573-1797, elec@ky.gov (general DHBC line 502-573-2002). Use form EL-3 (Electrician License Application).
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