Do you need a license to do electrical work in Idaho?
Yes. In Idaho, acting as an electrical contractor requires a contractor license, and working as a residential, journeyman or master electrician requires an individual license, both issued by the administrator of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Licensing of electrical contractors and electricians is reserved to the state. The licensing provisions do not apply to a property owner doing noncommercial electrical work in the owner’s own primary or secondary residence, its outbuildings or its land, though a homeowner’s grid-connected renewable power installation is subject to local preplan review. This is Idaho Code §§ 54-1002, 54-1016.
| What | Idaho |
|---|---|
| Electrician license | State license (Occupational and Professional Licenses) |
Source
Idaho Code §§ 54-1002, 54-1016
Read the statute in the Idaho Statutes (Idaho Legislature): legislature.idaho.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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