how to get journeyman electrician license in maryland

I have worked as a electrician for 6years now( under supervision of a master electrician) with over 9000 hrs. Where and How can i get my license in the state of maryland?.

I have worked as a electrician for 5 years for small company under supervision of a master electrician ,i know a lot about electrical work but know my problem is that i don't work anymore for this company and the owner doesn't want to give the letter to take the test to get my license in the state of maryland, i don,t know what can i do............

John in Rockville. Do you have pay stubs? tax paperwork, w-2's? These could be a good place to start. Then call permitting and licensing in Montgomery County (I believe that is your county) if you are looking for a Journeyman's license. I believe a state Master Electrician's license requires 7 years, where the Journeyman's require 4. Also the Journeyman's is taken at the county level in MD.

permittingservices.montgomerycountymd.gov/dpstmpl.asp?url=/permitting/l/nfje.asp

I know that work can be slow these days...but have you thought about checking out the IBEW Local 26 (works out of DC)? If you get your Journeyman's first, you'll get top $ or if you prefer, you can go to school, make good money and school is free.

Kola in Baltimore, 7 years for Master and you need to contact the DLLR www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/elec.html

kola in Baltimore, Maryland said: I have worked as a electrician for 6years now( under supervision of a master electrician) with over 9000 hrs. Where and How can i get my license in the state of maryland?.

you have to go take them at the board search for their website on google.

call Montgomery County Maryland department of permitting services 255 Rockville MD. 20850 the cost is 41.80 to take the test. 50 questions 2 points @

I just wanted to know what I need to do to get Journeymans card in Maryland. Just got layed off after 19 years with same company. Foreman 14 years.

Does anyone happen to know the contact information to get a journeymans license in Baltimore County? I can find Montgomery and Harford County contacts, but not Baltimore.

I owned a sign business since june 2003 and before that I worked at other sign company for about 1 1/2 years that makes total 7 1/2 years at sign business.
I fabricated electrical signs and installed them all this time.
I really want to get electrician's license for either journeyman's or master's.
Does my experience years qualify to apply for license?

s weber in Baltimore, Maryland said: John in Rockville. Do you have pay stubs? tax paperwork, w-2's? These could be a good place to start. Then call permitting and licensing in Montgomery County (I believe that is your county) if you are looking for a Journeyman's license. I believe a state Master Electrician's license requires 7 years, where the Journeyman's require 4. Also the Journeyman's is taken at the county level in MD.

permittingservices.montgomerycountymd.gov/dpstmpl.asp?url=/permitting/l/nfje.asp

I know that work can be slow these days...but have you thought about checking out the IBEW Local 26 (works out of DC)? If you get your Journeyman's first, you'll get top $ or if you prefer, you can go to school, make good money and school is free.

Kola in Baltimore, 7 years for Master and you need to contact the DLLR www.dllr.state.md.us/license/occprof/elec.html

Just to clue you in on Local 26, there are over 700 guys on the bench(that means they are out of work) I know my husband is one of them.

ldybgz19 in Washington, District of Columbia thank you so much for the information. I already moved to Canada. Maybe in the future it might be of help to me or someone looking to get information.
Thanks.

You're obviously upset, but let me say, I'm sorry your husband is out of work, my husband and my son are also members of local 26....However, men and women should not be discouraged from joining the local, least of all from getting their education thru the local. The apprenticeship produces some of the best electrician's out there. I'm sorry if you have an issue with my suggestions to the post "How to become a Journeyman Electrician" but you have benefitted by your husband being a member of the Local 26, have you not? I know that my family has. There are many benefits and that is why your husband joined, I'm sure. So why discourage others? I'm curious, will your husband go back to work for a Local 26 contractor when work picks up? The IBEW Local 26 is 5000 Electricians strong. Work is still out there and companies are working hard to get more work for these men. The economy is bad all over, but will turn around soon. I hope your husband is back to work soon. Stay strong. Second, this is an old post (6 months ago).

Wow, calm down. I am NOT saying anything bad about the Union. Just wanted people to know that work is slow there also. Sorry if my point came across in a negative way. Not at all what I meant.

ldybgz19 in Washington, District of Columbia said: Wow, calm down. I am NOT saying anything bad about the Union. Just wanted people to know that work is slow there also. Sorry if my point came across in a negative way. Not at all what I meant.

I'm not upset or against you.I'm with you and totally feel for you and yours given your husband's situation. It's not easy. I was just providing the whole picture so that intelligent men and women can make their own decisions. My post about the Local was about School. As an FYI - Apprentices are the last to be laid off, as working in the field is a major part of their training for both the A and R programs. If they should happen to be out of work, they will be placed as soon as possible. Second, my other suggestion was to wait to enter the Union and go to the ABC for 4 years first, get licensed and then join. The situation that your husband is in, is current, not 4-5 years from now and that is what my post was about. As I mentioned previously, I hope your husband is back to work soon. Stay strong.

I recently got a job in Harford County for low voltage cabling and I am having a heck of a time obtaining a permit. They tell me I need a master license for the state. Is there any way to get one another way because the next test isn't till 9/23 which is too late.

William Stoudt in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania said: I recently got a job in Harford County for low voltage cabling and I am having a heck of a time obtaining a permit. They tell me I need a master license for the state. Is there any way to get one another way because the next test isn't till 9/23 which is too late.

Harford County Maryland.

i have been working in the field since 2002 as a masters helper, have worked on industrial,commical,residential,worked doing low volt doing data have about 14,000 hrs maybe more what do i need to do to get my license

bird in Pasadena, Maryland said: i have been working in the field since 2002 as a masters helper, have worked on industrial,commical,residential,worked doing low volt doing data have about 14,000 hrs maybe more what do i need to do to get my license

Bird

You will need four years of documented proof to take the journeymens test. I too also suggest that you contact Local 26 no matter the work situation and become a member. In the future it will pay off. It was the best thing I have ever done.

Thank you for your information, do you have contact number for Local 26?
Peter

does anyone know if a journeyman license can transfer from state to state? Im a student now and when I finish school I will be able to take W.V.'s test. Im wondering if employers in other states can/will accept that license?

can i get a practice examble journeymans test to practice im snowed in and i need to study i test in one week

i am currently in the Airforce and have a Journeymans craft leve i was wondering if i could take the test and skip the schooling section. i have been in over 2 years and looking at getting a admin discharge. any information would be helpful!

I went to a trade school called a.b.c and it was a four year program I received a diploma from pg community college. i thought i needed to still take my jorneyman test I was told I didn't and my diploma was looked at as a jorneyman. Is that truez?

Does the 4 years of experience need to be in the same state you are trying to get licensed in?

You will need four years of documented proof to take the journeymens test. I too also suggest that you contact Local 26 no matter the work situation and become a member. In the future it will pay off. It was the best thing I have ever done.

Thank you for your input. Here is my situation. I am a sign guy and just got the limited master electrician license in montgomery county. Will I be eligible to join the local 26 and what would be the steps to take?

I want to get my journeymans and join the local. I live in Westminster md. I have alot of experiance but with multiple companys. If I have all the pay stubs or W-2's, Can I take that informantion to get my journeymans? And do you have to get a license for each county I work in?

Baltimore and DC are both great cities to start, but if you are ever in the Houston area you should check out www.experthoustonelectrician.com.

matt in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania said: does anyone know if a journeyman license can transfer from state to state? Im a student now and when I finish school I will be able to take W.V.'s test. Im wondering if employers in other states can/will accept that license?

Generally, Journeyman licenses do not transfer. But, if you have a license, other jurisdictions will let you take the test at that level. If you want to test higher, then you must meet that jurisdiction's requirements for the higher level exam.

For those looking for info on the union, google "IBEW local 26" (Washington, DC area) or "IBEW local 24" (Baltimore area)

Went through 3 years apprenticeship in local 24 back in the early 60's until I had too many kids to feed for helper's wages. Worked for numerous electrical contractors over many years. Been operating my own Sign installation business for 24 years and do hook ups on free standing pylon Signs, but never on a bldg. People don't live or work in Signs. It's all about fire insurance. Anyone know where to take a test for a license to hook up all Signs?

Marty in Westminster, Maryland said: Went through 3 years apprenticeship in local 24 back in the early 60's until I had too many kids to feed for helper's wages. Worked for numerous electrical contractors over many years. Been operating my own Sign installation business for 24 years and do hook ups on free standing pylon Signs, but never on a bldg. People don't live or work in Signs. It's all about fire insurance. Anyone know where to take a test for a license to hook up all Signs?

Many counties issue a restricted or limited electrical license.

Marty Schumacher
M.S. Electrical Training
Maryland

For local training to pass an electrical journeymans or masters test, check out M.S. Electrical Training. www.mselectricaltraining.com

I recently immigrated to the US with my American wife. In the UK I was a licensed electrician with 15+ years of experience. Does anyone know if the licensing board gives consideration to foreign trained electricians? I am trying to avoid having to do an apprenticeship (Ive paid my dues). I understand I will need to learn local code (and 120 volt), but is there a way to "test out" of any prerequisites? Thanks for the info!

Any classes for journeyman electrician in area of washington,d.c. When is next journeyman electrician test due? Who may I contact?

Any classes for journeyman electrician in area of washington,d.c. When is next journeyman electrician test due? Who may I contact?

Are you looking to take the test in DC or MD? If MD, what county?

Paul in Silver Spring, Maryland said: I recently immigrated to the US with my American wife. In the UK I was a licensed electrician with 15+ years of experience. Does anyone know if the licensing board gives consideration to foreign trained electricians? I am trying to avoid having to do an apprenticeship (Ive paid my dues). I understand I will need to learn local code (and 120 volt), but is there a way to "test out" of any prerequisites? Thanks for the info!

Check with IBEW Local 26: www.ibewlocal26.org/

and also Montgomery County's web site: permittingservices.montgomerycountymd.gov/dpstmpl.asp?url=/permitting/l/nfje.asp

One or the other should be able to provide the information you need.

Taking the journeyman's electrical exam this week. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to study/read up on. Took the test 10 years ago- passed- but not a great test taker.

I used Electrician Exam Prep Book from Mike Holt. It has a lot more info than you need for a Journeyman's test, but I have also used just that book for three Master's (WV,VA&DC) tests as well.

Mark in Lititz, Pennsylvania said: Does anyone happen to know the contact information to get a journeymans license in Baltimore County? I can find Montgomery and Harford County contacts, but not Baltimore.

i would like to find out how to get my journey mans license in the state of maryland.. everything is in specific countys do they have a state wide license?

joshf23 in Baltimore, Maryland said: i would like to find out how to get my journey mans license in the state of maryland.. everything is in specific countys do they have a state wide license?

The only statewide license is at the Master level. If you are interested, see www.dllr.state.md.us/license/elec/eleclic.shtml

I'm currently attempting to gt my journeyman license in Wash DC but i need help with putting my letter together for the board i was wondering if anyone on could point me in the right direction for constructing the letter I've been in the trade since 2001 i was once a member of local 26 but but for the last couple of years I've been with non-union contractors any help would be appreciated thanks

pbody in Bowie, Maryland said: I'm currently attempting to gt my journeyman license in Wash DC but i need help with putting my letter together for the board i was wondering if anyone on could point me in the right direction for constructing the letter I've been in the trade since 2001 i was once a member of local 26 but but for the last couple of years I've been with non-union contractors any help would be appreciated thanks

I'm not exactly sure what letter you are talking about. You may need a letter from Local 26 to verify your years with the union. You will also need proof of employment as an apprentice for at least four years. All of this will have to notarized for DC to accept it. I believe there are also several forms you have to download and fill out as well, including one for your moral character. Then you will need two passport photos and a copy of your driver's license, copies of your W-2's, proof of a code class taken within the last two years.

there is a checklist on the last page of this document:
www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/660992.pdf

I hope this helps and good luck!

ihave diploma(ELECTRIC}PUERTO RICO,7 YEARS IN PR AND 5 YEARS IN PA,HOW I GET THE JOURNEYMAN TEST IN BALTIMORE MD

It appears that Baltimore does not license journeyman, only masters and specialty licenses.

resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Permits/ElectricalInspections/3elecexamapp.pdf
resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Permits/ElectricalInspections/license_info.pdf

If anyone knows differently, please respond.

after you finish training with IBEW JATC you automaticly become a journeyman and make 34.60 pluss benies lets soupport our local unions. If the union goes away the non-union wages WILL go down. We also have the CE program so you wont have to start over if you have been in the field for some years. For far too long the IBEW has been a " good ole boys " club, were changing that. Any non-union guys that have worked scale thats thanks to us and our 48.05 hr. total package. I worked non union for 7 yrs and I can say this is better. Times are hard for everyone and 24 had me laied off for 3 months last year and i still made more money than when i worked non-union. For 7 yrs i was told how bad the union was i was lie'd to, and guess what no company can fire you for talking about or to the union and if they do you can sue the hell out of em. Unions are FOR you and me so we get a bigger part of ur bosses pay check. even if you dont want to join the local you can still report unfair acts to your local IBEW chapter and they will fight the company for you.It can be things like filthy spot-a-pots lack of drinking watter, forcing you to work thru ur break or lunch, no ot after 8hrs of work ect... Combat cheap under priced labor in the construction industry SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL. they are for us all ( I worked non-union for 7 years not all rat companies are bad but most of them are ) Have a good day brothers and sisters

my views are not those of the IBEW or there Chapters

www.ibewlocal24.org
www.jatc24.org

LocalGuy in Owings Mills, Maryland said: after you finish training with IBEW JATC you automaticly become a journeyman and make 34.60 pluss benies lets soupport our local unions. If the union goes away the non-union wages WILL go down. We also have the CE program so you wont have to start over if you have been in the field for some years. For far too long the IBEW has been a " good ole boys " club, were changing that. Any non-union guys that have worked scale thats thanks to us and our 48.05 hr. total package. I worked non union for 7 yrs and I can say this is better. Times are hard for everyone and 24 had me laied off for 3 months last year and i still made more money than when i worked non-union. For 7 yrs i was told how bad the union was i was lie'd to, and guess what no company can fire you for talking about or to the union and if they do you can sue the hell out of em. Unions are FOR you and me so we get a bigger part of ur bosses pay check. even if you dont want to join the local you can still report unfair acts to your local IBEW chapter and they will fight the company for you.It can be things like filthy spot-a-pots lack of drinking watter, forcing you to work thru ur break or lunch, no ot after 8hrs of work ect... Combat cheap under priced labor in the construction industry SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL. they are for us all ( I worked non-union for 7 years not all rat companies are bad but most of them are ) Have a good day brothers and sisters

my views are not those of the IBEW or there Chapters

www.ibewlocal24.org need help finding appernticeship.
www.jatc24.org

kola in Baltimore, Maryland said: I have worked as a electrician for 6years now( under supervision of a master electrician) with over 9000 hrs. Where and How can i get my license in the state of maryland?.

Hey how are you? my Dad is a master electrician and teaches journeymen prep classes a all you need to know before the exam.... email me for more info if interested tell him Laura refered you. lauraf724@aol.com

HELLO EVERYONE! MY FATHER IS A MASTER ELECTRICIAN AND TEACHES A COURSE TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE JOURNEYMAN EXAM HE IS AN EXCELLENT TEACHER AND IF YOU FAIL THE COURSE OR "PRE EXAM" YOU RETAKE FOR FREE! IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN DC MD OR VIRGINIA PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR FOR INFO AT LAURAF724@AOL.COM!

[Hey Bird:

I have a general engineering degree with course work in physics and electrical engineering. I am accelerating passing the Journeyman's license through self-study and practical exercise. I have not found anything definitive with DLLR Maryland that says I need certain hours to become licensed and be ABLE to take the journeyman's exam. I am now applying for some helper/apprentice positions.

Any thoughts?

Mike

rwynder@verizon.net in Baltimore, Maryland said: need help find appernticeship

Hello, just finnished course @ ABC PRE- Apprenticeship, loking to get on with a contractor to get OJT and to sponsor class can you help.

@Mike, Best thing to do is call DLLR and ask them. Anything anybody else tells you may, or may not, be accurate.