Electrical Services

Electrical Licenses

Normally valid for 2 years, renewal application is required prior to expiration date. Contact the Electrical Services Division at 410-638-3056 for information, requirements, or an application in any of the following areas:

• Electrician's Assistant
• Journeyperson Electrician
• Limited Electrician (specific to a specialty; e.g., signs, heating, etc.)
• Limited Journeyperson Electrician
• Master Electrician
• Restricted Electrician (specific to maintenance)

Electrical Permits

• Required for any electrical work performed in any residential housing, additions, club basements, garages and out buildings (See also Fee Schedules (PDF) for permit fees)
• Valid for 12 months from date of issue (If no inspection activity is performed within the 12 month period, permit is canceled, there is no refund of permit fee).  A request for permit extension may be made here.
• No refund of fees paid
• Application for a permit must be made by a master electrician at the Electrical Services Division (220 South Main Street (1st floor), Bel Air, Maryland)
• A homeowner may apply for a 1-time homeowner’s permit to perform electrical work in their own home, must pass a homeowner’s test

For additional information call 410-638-3363.