Journeyman Electrician (Chicago)
Complete a registered electrical apprenticeship (typically 5 years / 8,000+ hours)
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Illinois Electrician Practice Tests
Illinois primarily licenses electrical contractors at the municipal level. The City of Chicago and many other cities each issue their own Journeyman/Supervising Electrician licenses. There is no general statewide electrician license outside of contractors.
Licenses Covered for Illinois
EPA Section 608 Certification
EPA 608 is a federal certification — same in every state
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Browse electrician licensing requirements and practice tests for other states.
Licensing requirements change frequently. Verify current rules with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (and local jurisdictions) before relying on this information.