If you have experience in renewable energy, you’ll be especially well-positioned to get your Oregon electrician license. Over 60% of the state’s electricity comes from renewable sources, including hydroelectric power.
Learn more about Oregon electrician licensing, including:
You must have a license to work as an electrician in Oregon. The Department of Consumer and Business Services Building Codes Division issues these licenses.
The two main license classifications for Oregon electricians are:
You must mail or fax your Oregon electrician license application and a $100 application fee to the Building Codes Division.
Upon approval of your application, the Building Codes Division will provide details on scheduling your licensing exam. You must achieve a score of 75% or better on the exam to pass.
You’ll receive your results by mail within two weeks of taking the exam. If you pass, the results will include your license.
Electrician requirements vary depending on which type of license you’re applying for.
You may also choose to pursue a limited electrician license, which restricts your work to the scope of your specialty area. Options for limited licenses in Oregon include:
The requirements for limited electrician licenses in Oregon generally include completion of an apprenticeship program, classroom training and/or on-the-job experience. See the Building Codes Division website for more information about limited licenses.
Looking for self-employed electrician insurance? Check out the following types of Oregon business insurance to find the right coverage for your needs.
General liability insurance in Oregon can help cover common work accidents, such as customer injuries and property damage.
Most employers in Oregon must have workers’ compensation insurance as required by state law. If you or one of your staff members gets hurt while working, this insurance can help cover expenses related to medical care, lost wages and more.
Tools and equipment insurance can help provide repair and replacement coverage for damaged or stolen work gear.
If you drive to different job sites, commercial auto insurance can help provide coverage for accident-related expenses, such as medical bills or property damage.
Commercial property insurance can help cover incidents related to your business property, such as equipment breakdowns, building damage, theft and vandalism.
You must renew your electrician license every three years. During each three-year license period, both general journeyman electricians and general supervising electricians must complete a total of 24 credits of continuing education in the following categories:
Oregon has reciprocal agreements for electrician licenses in select states:
General journeyman electrician reciprocity agreements:
General supervising electrician reciprocity agreements:
You’ll need to submit a reciprocal electrician license application that includes a copy of your active license from the reciprocal state and a completed license verification form. If approved, you will not need to pass an exam to get your license.
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Ashley Henshaw was a contributing writer at NEXT. She specializes in small business topics, covering everything from insurance and branding to web hosting and cryptocurrency.
Her work has appeared in The Huffington Post, AOL City's Best, Citysearch, USA Today, The San Francisco Chronicle and Livestrong.
