Reciprocal Licensing
Important Notice to Master Electricians in Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Delaware
The West Virginia State Fire Marshal and the Maryland Board of Master Electricians have entered into an agreement to waive the written exam for any individual who
currently holds a master electrician license issued by either Maryland or West Virginia, which is in good standing, if the individual passed the written licensure
exam in obtaining the other State's master electrician license, and is otherwise qualified.
This means that an individual who is licensed by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal may apply to the State Board of Master Electricians without having to take
the Maryland written licensure exam, so long as the applicant passed the licensure exam in West Virginia and has held the license
for at least 2 years, in good standing.
Individuals holding a license in good standing in Virginia who have passed the written examination in Virginia may apply for licensure in Maryland without taking
the Maryland written exam.
Additionally, licensees holding a Delaware license in good standing
for at least 5 years who passed the exam in Delaware may also apply for licensure without taking the Maryland written exam.
Each licensing authority will review the applications submitted under this agreement to ensure that applicants are otherwise eligible to obtain a license.
The Board also issues licenses, through reciprocity to individuals, who hold a
current master electrician's license in one of the Maryland counties or Baltimore
City.
Other Electrical Licenses in Maryland
The State Board of Master Electricians issues only one
license, Master Electrician. In Maryland the actual performance
license to perform electrical work is issued by each of
the local jurisdictions. Many of the local jurisdictions
do issue additional categories of electrical licenses. All
of these licenses are LESSER than a Master Electrician.
For example some jurisdictions may issue a "general
electrician", "limited electrician", or "low
voltage" license as examples. If an individual were
interested in obtaining a lesser license than a master electrician’s
license, then it would be necessary to contact the local
jurisdiction where you would anticipate working and determine
if they offer a lesser license and the qualifications. Not
all jurisdictions offer a lesser license. In those jurisdictions
that do not, an individual would need a master electrician’s
license to perform any electrical work.
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