How to get a Electrical license in Colorado
The full Colorado electrical licensing path — experience hours, required exam, fees, and where to apply. Verified 5/26/2026.
Career prep, not a license.
Prep for the Colorado Electrical exam
Electrical 101 — Start Here (Free) — self-paced lessons, practice exam, certificate of completion.
Master Electrician License (also Journeyman, Residential Wireman tiers)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a electrical license in Colorado?
You need journeyman: 8,000 hrs + 4 yrs. master: 2 yrs (4,000 hrs) as licensed journeyman.. Then pass the Master Electrician Exam (NEC-based, open-book) administered by PSI Services. Applications go through the Colorado State Electrical Board (DORA).
What exam do I need to pass?
Master Electrician Exam (NEC-based, open-book) — administered by PSI Services.
How much experience do I need?
Journeyman: 8,000 hrs + 4 yrs. Master: 2 yrs (4,000 hrs) as licensed Journeyman.
What about fees, insurance, and continuing education?
Application $80 + exam $84. License $89/3 yrs. Electrical contractor registration separate ($300/3 yrs) — requires master on staff + $25K liability insurance. 24 hrs CE per 3-yr renewal cycle (incl 16 hrs NEC update). Reciprocity for journeyman with several mountain-west states.
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