NASCLA Electrical

NASCLA Electrical Contractors

NASCLA provides comprehensive electrical contractor exams tailored for different levels of electrical expertise, including commercial, journeyman, and residential licenses.

These Exams allow professionals to operate under states standards of testing for an exam accepted in Mutliple states.

NASCLA Commercial Electrical (Master/Unlimited)

This license is designed for those handling large-scale commercial electrical projects with no limit on project size or scope.

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NASCLA Journeyman Electrical

Intended for journeyman electricians, this license allows for working on both residential and commercial projects within specified limits.

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NASCLA Residential Electrical

This license covers electrical work in residential properties, ensuring safety and code compliance for home electrical systems.

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NASCLA Electrical Licenses by State

This table summarizes the NASCLA electrical licenses administered and accepted by various state agencies.

State	Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician	Journeyman Electrician	Residential Electrician
Alabama	✔	✔
Arizona	✔		✔
Idaho	✔	✔
Mississippi	✔		✔
Missouri	✔	✔
Nebraska	✔	✔	✔
South Carolina	✔
South Carolina (Residential)			✔
Tennessee	✔	✔
District of Columbia	✔	✔
Florida			✔
Louisiana	✔
New Mexico	✔	✔	✔
North Carolina	✔		✔
Utah	✔	✔	✔
Virginia	✔	✔
West Virginia	✔

Administering State Agencies for NASCLA Electrical Exams

Below are the state agencies administering and accepting NASCLA-accredited electrical exams. Contact the respective agency to understand requirements and eligibility before registering for the examination.

Administering Agencies

Alabama Electrical Contractors Board - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Journeyman Electrician
Arizona Registrar of Contractors - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Residential Electrical Contractor
Idaho Electrical Board - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Journeyman Electrician
Mississippi State Board of Contractors - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Residential Electrician
Missouri Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Journeyman Electrician
Nebraska State Electrical Division - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician, Journeyman, & Residential Electrician
South Carolina Contractors' Licensing Board - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission - Residential Electrical Contractor
Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Journeyman Electrician

Additional Accepting State Agencies

District of Columbia Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Journeyman Electrician
Florida Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board - Residential Electrical Contractor
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician
New Mexico Construction Industries Division - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician, Journeyman, & Residential Electrician
North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Residential Electrical Contractor
Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician, Journeyman, & Residential Electrical Contractor
Virginia Board for Contractors - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Journeyman Electrician
West Virginia Contractors Licensing Board - Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician

Understanding Administering and Accepting Agencies

Administering Agencies: These are state agencies that both offer and accept the NASCLA electrical examination. They provide candidates with the opportunity to take the NASCLA examination through their state’s testing process and recognize passing results for licensure purposes. Candidates may need to contact these agencies to meet specific requirements or gain pre-approval before taking the exam.

Accepting Agencies: These are state agencies that accept the NASCLA examination results in place of their own state-specific exam but do not administer the NASCLA exam themselves. Candidates must take the NASCLA exam through another state's administering agency or an approved provider, and the results will be accepted for licensure in the accepting state. Accepting agencies may also have additional criteria, such as requiring an existing license from another state.