Colorado Electrician License Reciprocity Explained

Journeyman electricians who hold a license in another state may qualify to transfer their license to Colorado if their state has a reciprocity agreement with Colorado. Colorado follows the bylaws of the National Electrical Reciprocal Alliance (NERA) and has journeyman electrician reciprocal licensing agreements with specific states. This helps journeyman electricians move between states without repeating the entire licensing process.

What Is License Reciprocity?

License reciprocity lets journeyman electricians use their out-of-state license to apply for a Colorado journeyman license. This saves time for experienced workers who want to work in Colorado and already meet high standards in their home state.

States with Reciprocity Agreements

Colorado has reciprocity agreements for Journeyman Electrician licenses with the following states:

Journeyman Electrician:

• Alaska
• Arkansas
• Idaho
• Iowa
• Minnesota
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• North Dakota
• Oklahoma
• South Dakota
• Utah
• Wyoming

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet these requirements:

• Hold a journeyman certificate or master electrician certificate that is current, active, and in good standing
• The license must allow the individual to work as a journeyman electrician in the licensing state
• Have gained that certificate through a state-administered examination with a passing score from the licensing state
• Have held the journeyman certificate or master electrician certificate for at least one year in the licensing state
• Applicants will not be granted a reciprocal certificate where the certificate in the licensing state was granted by grandfathering without having passed a state-administered examination

Required Documents for Reciprocity

Applicants must submit these documents:

• Completed reciprocity application through the online system
• Copy of current out-of-state license from a reciprocal state
• Verification of the licensure form completed by the issuing State Board
• Proof that the license is active, current, and in good standing
• Documentation showing the license was obtained through state examination
• Application fee (contact the Colorado State Electrical Board for current fees)

Application Steps

1. Apply online through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) licensing system
2. Gather all required documents
3. Submit the application and supporting documents online
4. Pay the application fee
5. Wait for the Colorado State Electrical Board to review your application

The Colorado Electrical Board will issue a certificate without written examination when an applicant for reciprocity has met the above requirements and paid the appropriate fees.

Colorado journeyman electrician license reciprocity agreements allow qualified professionals from NERA member states to transfer their licenses to Colorado. Before starting your application, verify that your state is on the current reciprocity list and that your license meets all requirements. Submit all required documentation to process your application without delays.

For the most current reciprocity information and to apply online, visit the official Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations website at https://dpo.colorado.gov/Electrical/Applications, where you can access all necessary resources for your license transfer.