Do you need a license to do electrical work in Delaware?
Yes. In Delaware, providing electrical services, or holding oneself out as qualified to act as a licensed electrician, requires a license from the State Board of Electrical Examiners. The Board licenses master, limited, journeyperson and residential electricians and special-category electricians, each with its own experience requirement. A homeowner who installs wiring or electrical equipment in his or her own home that is not for sale or rent (excluding swimming pools and hot tubs) must instead obtain a homeowner’s permit, valid for one year. This is 24 Del. C. §§ 1407, 1408, 1417.
| What | Delaware |
|---|---|
| Electrician license | State license (Board of Electrical Examiners) |
Source
24 Del. C. §§ 1407, 1408, 1417
Read the statute in the Delaware Code (Delaware General Assembly): delcode.delaware.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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