State Electrical Licensing Requirements

California law requires that anyone performing work as electrician under a C-10 licensed contractor be certified according to standards established by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

Electrical Certification Program

Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board

Reciprocity

California has varying reciprocal agreements with Arizona, Nevada and Utah. For more information, see Reciprocal Classifications Listing.

Contact

Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Electrician Certification Unit
P.O. Box 420603
San Francisco, CA 94142
Phone: 510.286.3900
Fax: 510.286.3917
Email: ECUinfo@dir.ca.gov
Website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/