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Alabama Electrical Contractors Board · checked 2026-10-21
Alabama Electrician License Requirements
Statewide journeyman electrician and electrical contractor licenses issued by the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board. Electrical contractor: the source states no minimum time, plus an exam.
- 1JE · Journeyman electrician time not stated
- 2EC · Electrical contractor time not stated
License levels in Alabama
The Alabama path has 2 steps on this page: Journeyman electrician and Electrical contractor.
| Level | Experience | Classroom | Time from start | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JE Journeyman electrician | none stated | — | time not stated | Yes | Exam $115; License $35 |
| EC Electrical contractor | none stated | — | time not stated | Yes | Exam $165; License $150 |
Journeyman electrician (JE)
Pass the board's journeyman exam (paper or online application) and file form EC-1. The board's licensing page states no experience hours or years. Source: Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, How to get licensed.
Electrical contractor (EC)
Pass the electrical contractor exam (paper application only) and file forms EC-1 and EC-2. The licensing page states no experience requirement. Source: Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, How to get licensed.
Exam
2 of the 2 levels listed here require an exam: Journeyman electrician and Electrical contractor. The source does not print a pass mark.
Fees
- Journeyman electrician: exam $115, license $35 ($150 together).
- Electrical contractor: exam $165, license $150 ($315 together).
All fees are non-refundable; card payments carry a 4% service fee.
Reciprocity
The Alabama source names 8 partner states for electrician licenses: Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana and Texas. The board accepts licenses from Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio and Louisiana for electrical contractors only, and from Texas for electrical contractors or journeymen. Applicants pay a $315 processing fee and pass the Alabama Business and Law exam (or the NASCLA electrical contractors exam). Georgia reciprocity is no longer available. Source: Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, How to get licensed.
Seen from the other side: Texas lists Alabama among its partners on its own board page (Texas). Each state applies its own conditions, so read both pages.
How Alabama compares
Alabama's source states no minimum time for the electrical contractor, so it is not ranked against the other states on this site.
Same trade elsewhere: California · Texas · Florida · Ohio · Georgia. All states side by side: Electrician license requirements by state.
Other trades in Alabama
- Plumber: Master plumber: 3 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
- General contractor: Prime contractor: the source states no minimum time, plus an exam.
All covered trades on one page: Alabama trade licenses.
Background reading: From apprentice to master: how long each state takes · Trade license reciprocity between states.
Questions
Who issues the electrician license in Alabama?
Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (AECB). Statewide journeyman electrician and electrical contractor licenses issued by the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board.
How long does it take to qualify for the Electrical contractor in Alabama?
The source read (Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, How to get licensed) states no minimum time for the Electrical contractor. Pass the electrical contractor exam (paper application only) and file forms EC-1 and EC-2. The licensing page states no experience requirement.
Does Alabama have electrician license reciprocity?
Yes, with Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana and Texas. The board accepts licenses from Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio and Louisiana for electrical contractors only, and from Texas for electrical contractors or journeymen. Applicants pay a $315 processing fee and pass the Alabama Business and Law exam (or the NASCLA electrical contractors exam). Georgia reciprocity is no longer available.
What are the Alabama electrician license fees?
Journeyman electrician: exam $115, license $35. Electrical contractor: exam $165, license $150.
Sources and last checked
| What | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Issuing authority | Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (AECB) | 2026-10-21 |
| JE requirements | Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, How to get licensed | 2026-10-21 |
| EC requirements | Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, How to get licensed | 2026-10-21 |
| Law cited | Code of Ala. Title 34, Chapter 36 (board page; statute not read) | 2026-10-21 |
This page summarises what the Alabama source said on 2026-10-21. It is general information, not legal advice; the board's own page and the statute are the authority and can change. Confirm with Alabama Electrical Contractors Board before applying. The free official route is the board itself: its page, application forms and staff answer eligibility questions.