NASCLA Accredited Exam for Residential Electrical Contractors

The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) created a standardized accredited examination to take place of individual state licensing exams for Electricians. Electrical Exam Candidates applying to any accepting state agency can opt to take the NASCLA Electrical Exam in lieu of their state's specific licensing exam.

Once a candidate passes the NASCLA Electrical Exam through an administering state agency, they will not need to take another licensing exam if they are applying for licensure with any of the other participating state agencies.

A Residential Electrical Contractor is one who demonstrates competency in electrical installations, service, repair and maintenance typically encountered in a permanent dwelling unit. 

Administering State Agencies for the NASCLA Accredited Exam for Residential Electrical Contractors Exam:

In order for candidates to take an examination within the program, they must apply for licensure under an administering state agency.  The following agencies administer the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Residential Electrical Contractor exam. You must apply through one of the following agencies to take the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Residential Electrical Contractor Exam:

• Arizona Registrar of Contractors
       Administers Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Residential Electrical Contractor Exams
• South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
       Administers Residential Electrical Contractor Exam

Accepting State Agencies for the NASCLA Accredited Exam for Residential Electrical Contractors Exam:

The following agencies accept NASCLA Accredited Examination for Residential Electrical Contractor transcripts for applicants who have already passed the exam from another administering agency:

• Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board
        Accepted Examinations for Endorsement on the Florida Residential Electrical Specialty classification: Residential Electrical Contractor
• Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Electricians Licensing Board
      Accepts Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician & Journeyman Electrician, Residential Electrical Contractor Exam

You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin here for more information on testing policies.

All NASCLA Electrical exam applicants are still required to meet other state licensing regulations specific to their state in order to obtain a license.

These requirements often include taking a State Business Law Exam, meeting experience requirements, and submitting a Contractor License Application. We offer exam prep for many state Business Law exams as well as License Application Processing Services to help ensure you get your license application approved with ease!