Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Virginia — 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 electrician is a Tradesman license: typically 4 years (8,000 hours) of practical experience plus 240 hours of formal vocational training, or equivalent education/experience pathways. Pass the PSI Journeyman Electrician exam (70 questions, 3.5 hours, 70% / 49 correct to pass).
Requires at least 1 year of practical experience as a Virginia-licensed Journeyman Electrician. Pass the PSI Master Electrician exam (90 questions, 4.5 hours, 70% / 63 correct to pass).
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: Virginia 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 Virginia'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 — $200Virginia uses PSI as its testing provider. Licensing is handled by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) - Board for Contractors (Tradesman program).
2020 NEC (per DPOR/PSI Candidate Information Bulletin; exams based on the 2020 edition only since May 1, 2025)
Journeyman (PSI): 70 questions, 3.5 hours, open book, 70% (49 of 70) to pass. Master (PSI): 90 questions, 4.5 hours, open book, 70% (63 of 90) to pass.
$100 (journeyman) / $125 (master) paid to PSI · License/app: $130 application/license fee (journeyman and master)
Journeyman electrician is a Tradesman license: typically 4 years (8,000 hours) of practical experience plus 240 hours of formal vocational training, or equivalent education/experience pathways. Pass the PSI Journeyman Electrician exam (70 questions, 3.5 hours, 70% / 49 correct to pass).
Requires at least 1 year of practical experience as a Virginia-licensed Journeyman Electrician. Pass the PSI Master Electrician exam (90 questions, 4.5 hours, 70% / 63 correct to pass).
Journeyman: Journeyman electrician is a Tradesman license: typically 4 years (8,000 hours) of practical experience plus 240 hours of formal vocational training, or equivalent education/experience pathways. Pass the PSI Journeyman Electrician exam (70 questions, 3.5 hours, 70% / 49 correct to pass). Master: Requires at least 1 year of practical experience as a Virginia-licensed Journeyman Electrician. Pass the PSI Master Electrician exam (90 questions, 4.5 hours, 70% / 63 correct to pass).
Board-approved electrical license/exam reciprocity: District of Columbia (journeyman & master), Kentucky (journeyman & master), West Virginia (journeyman & master); master-only recognition via Maryland Master, Alabama Electrical Contractor, North Carolina Unlimited/Intermediate, and Ohio Master. Applicants submit out-of-state verification. link
Statewide Tradesman licensing through DPOR's Board for Contractors; exams administered by PSI under contract to DPOR. Continuing education required at renewal. Contractor (business) licensing is separate from the individual tradesman license.
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