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Maine Electrical Contractor License Requirements [2026]

Requirements, fees, and steps to get your electrical contractor license in Maine. Last updated 2025-01-01. Source

State License
Required
Application Fee
$120
Bond Required
$10,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name Electrical Contractor License
Issuing Authority Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type Master Electrician Exam (NEC-based)
Bond Amount $10,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $500,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $120
Renewal Fee $60
Renewal Period Biennial
CE Required yes
CE Hours 8
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 4
Financial Requirement None
Note: Maine requires a Master Electrician license to operate as an electrical contractor. Requires 4 years (8,000 hours) as a journeyman + passing the master exam. $10,000 bond required. 8 CE hours per biennial renewal.

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