About Obtaining Your
Master Electrician's
License in Indiana
The rules governing the testing and licensing of electrical contractors are not handled at the state level in Indiana. Instead, each county and municipality has their own rules, and each is responsible individually for contractor testing and licensing. The rules are governed by the Indiana Licensing agency, and those interested in getting a journeyman’s electrician license, becoming an electrician trainee, or becoming a contractor themselves, should seek the information pertinent to them at their local City Controller’s Office.
Each county or municipality in Indiana handles electrical licensing slightly differently, although there are a few common requirements. An exam, exam fees, and a minimum amount of work experience as well as references are usually required.
Jurisdictions
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Indianapolis
There are two types of licenses in Indianapolis:
Master – Unrestricted
Residential – Allows license holder to work on one- and two-family structures only
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Requirements:
There are a set of minimum requirements for making an application, along with a series of document photocopies proving identity and qualifications:
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An application to take the exam.
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Six years of documented work experience. Up to two years may be substituted for appropriate college courses and apprenticeship programs.
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Three signed reference letters from customers for the individual applicant, not any company they work for.
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An interview must be conducted before permission to take the exam is granted.
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Applicants must pass with a score of 75 percent or greater on the exam.
Fees for becoming a licensed electrical contractor are $247.
The exam may carry additional fees.
Fort Wayne
The application fee for a general contractor license is $90, for both new applicants as well as renewals, and expires on December 31 of the current year, regardless of when license was issued.
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All Indiana contractor license applicants in Allen County must also pass a written examination before the license can be issued. Chapter 2 of the Allen County Building Department Rules and Regulations provides the intricate details of the exam requirements.
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The contact information for the Allen County Building Department follows:
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Allen County Building Department
200 East Berry Street
Suite 180
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1811
Telephone: (260) 449-7131
Hours: Monday -Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Evansville
Evansville describes electrical licenses as master and journeyman. The requirements for license applications don’t appear to be different between master and journeyman levels, however, Evansville requires that masters score a 75 percent on their exam, while all other levels score a 70 percent.
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​After all application materials are ready to submit, the applicant should call the building commission at (812) 436-7880 to pay the application fees and obtain information on how to submit the required materials.
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After the application is approved, the applicant will receive an official notice to schedule the licensing exam. This is done only after receiving approval, and the applicant will contact Ivy Tech at (812) 429-1418 to schedule and pay the required fee for the exam.
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The exam fee is non-refundable if you do not call within 24 hours of exam date to cancel or reschedule. The exam cost is $175.00 for the Nunn test, that is paid to Ivy Tech.
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Ivy Tech Bookstore does not carry the older books any longer. The books may be searched for online. Anything loose leaf must be in a binder and have a copyright.
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You must bring your valid unexpired photo ID to the testing center. If you do not have the proper ID, you will have to reschedule.
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Electrical Masters, Master Mechanical, Sheet Metal, Ventilation and Refrigeration exams must receive a score of 75% or higher on each part to pass the exam. Passing scores for all other exams are 70% or higher.
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*The application is good for only one year from the date approved for testing*.
Step 3 Once the test is passed, please contact the Building Commission (812) 436-7880 or email cevenson@evansville.in.gov. Your license will be issued with the proper fee and providing proof of required insurance and surety bond. Please bring a copy of your passing score along with your documentation so we may issue your license.
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The contact information for the department follows:
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Building Commission
1 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Civic Center Complex
Room 310
Evansville, IN 47708
South Bend
South Bend describes contractors as Class A and Class B electrical contractors.
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Class A is a equivalent to a master level electrician who operates as a contractor.
Class B is limited to certain industrial projects.
Class A requirements include four years of relevant experience, as well as proof of such experience. Both classes may require exams. For a master level exam, a score of 70 percent is required.
