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Ohio Electrical Contractor License Requirements [2026]

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

State License
Required
Application Fee
$75
Bond Required
$5,000 surety bond
License Details
License Name Electrical Contractor License
Issuing Authority Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board
Exam Required Yes
Exam Type State Electrical Contractor Exam
Bond Amount $5,000 surety bond
GL Insurance $500,000 GL per occurrence
Workers Comp Required if employees
Initial Fee $75
Renewal Fee $75
Renewal Period Biennial
CE Required yes
CE Hours 6
Reciprocity States None
Experience Required 4
Financial Requirement None
Note: Ohio requires an Electrical Contractor License. Must pass the state electrical contractor exam. Class A unlimited; Class B up to $90,000 project. 4 years experience required. $5,000 bond. 6 CE hours per biennial renewal.

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