 In support of the Board of Industrial Trades, and under the leadership of Mayor Muriel Bower, the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection is pleased to announce that Journeymen and Master Electricians (licensed in Maryland) are now eligible to become licensed in the District of Columbia through reciprocity, thereby eliminating the need for examination and streamlining the process for licensure. In addition to the Board’s existing reciprocity agreements, this updated reciprocity agreement makes it easier for Maryland electricians to work in DC, but also benefits customers by increasing competition and the supply of electricians from which customers may choose.
- To be eligible, licensees submitting reciprocity applications for DC licensure must have received their license by examination from Maryland, i.e., they must have taken a test and must hold a current active license in good standing.
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Reciprocity applications will be accepted beginning on Monday, June 30, 2025. The cost for licenses is $175 for Journeymen Electricians and $185 for Master Electricians. All electrician licenses expire on November 30, 2025, regardless of when they are issued.
- To request a letter of good standing or verification of a Maryland license via Examination, applicants should visit their state’s board website. Once obtained, applicants will need to upload the certification with their DC application.
To submit a license application through reciprocity, please visit the DLCP Board of Industrial Trades website at https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1619081. If an applicant does not yet have an account, they will need to create one to be able to apply.
For more information, please contact Occupational and Professional Licensing (OPL) using our online inquiry form, via email at dlcp@dc.gov, or by phone at (202) 442-4320.
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