New England · 2 trades verified · checked 2026-10-20
Vermont trade licenses
Electrician and Plumber credentials in Vermont, from the issuing board's page or the statute: who issues each one, the levels, the time it takes and the exam.
| Trade | Issued by | Top credential | Time to top | Exam | Fees printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Vermont Electricians' Licensing Board | Master Electrician | 2 years after the prior level | Yes | Yes |
| Plumber | Vermont Plumbers' Examining Board | Master Plumber | 1 year after the prior level | Yes | Yes |
Electrician in Vermont
Statewide journeyman, master and Type-S specialty licenses under 26 V.S.A. chapter 15; licenses run three years. Master Electrician: 2 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
Journeyman Electrician — time not stated, exam, license (three years) $115. Master Electrician — 2 years after the prior level, exam, license (three years) $150. Out-of-state route: reviewed case by case under the source's rules.
What the top level asks for: Licensed as a journeyman electrician in Vermont for at least two years, or comparable experience and training acceptable to the Board, and an examination. 26 V.S.A. § 902.
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Plumber in Vermont
Statewide journeyman, master and specialist plumber licenses under 26 V.S.A. chapter 39; licenses run two years. Master Plumber: 1 year of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
Journeyman Plumber — time not stated, exam, license (two years) $90. Master Plumber — 1 year after the prior level, exam, license (two years) $120. Out-of-state route: reviewed case by case under the source's rules.
What the top level asks for: A valid Vermont journeyman plumber's license held for at least 12 months, or equivalent training and experience, and an examination. 26 V.S.A. § 2191.
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Moving to or from Vermont
Electrician: Vermont reviews out-of-state licenses without naming partners, and New Hampshire and Maine list Vermont in return. Plumber: Vermont reviews out-of-state licenses without naming partners. Conditions differ by board, so read the state page for each trade before relying on a partner list.
Not covered yet
HVAC and General contractor are not on this page because no Vermont board page or statute for them was fetched and verified in this run. The methodology lists every exclusion.
Nearby and comparable: Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island. Guides: how long each state takes · license or registration.
General information from the Vermont sources on 2026-10-20, not legal advice. Each board is the authority; confirm before applying.