Licensing
District of Columbia License Renewal Information
All DC Masters, JWs and Apprentice licenses must be renewed by November 30, 2025!
- Go to https://accessdc.dcra.dc.gov
- Sign in with your Access DC Account (Email and password)
- Click on the Profile tab and choose the Renew/Reinstate My License option
- Follow the instructions on page (fill out form)
- Submit application and pay the $110 fee
- Print payment confirmation
- Go back to the My Licenses tab and download the new License and turn the updated copy to your Employer before the next Negotiated Holiday.
Must be done by November 30th!
For licensing information, please visit the following websites according to state:
Washington, DC:
Visit: https://dlcp.dc.gov/node/1614311 - then scroll to Renew a Professional License
Please select the option - Do not have an account -- Sign Up -- To create an Access DC Account -- Not the same account that you had in the past
Contact: (202) 442-4400
Website: https://dcra.dc.gov/industrial-trade
If you need help in Spanish, please call 866-874-3972, #511028 to provide you with a free interpreter.
Si necesita ayuda en Español, por favor llame al 866-874-3972, #511028 para proporcionarle un intérprete de manera gratuita.
E-Mail: dcra@dc.gov
Virginia:
VA License renewal classes are offered in both Lanham and Manassas. The JATC offers this class bi-monthly, 6 times a year. Manassas classes are held in January, May and September. Lanham classes are held in March (as part of the code seminar), July and November. Class cost is $30. You can only sign up for this class through your TradeSchool account. If you do not have a TradeSchool account jump to the Night Class page to view instructions. Classes are posted under the "Class Schedule" tab in TradeSchool. Search for classes by entering "VA" in the search window. You will see class details when you view the class.
DPOR handles the Application Fees & License Fees:
Note: Questions about applications for licensure should be directed to DPOR
Address: Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
Contact: Licensing Section (804) 367-8511
Website: https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Tradesmen/
E-Mail: tradesmen@dpor.virginia.gov
PSI handles Journeyman & Master Exam Fees:
Note: Questions about examination for licensure should be directed to PSI
Contact: PSI 1-800-733-9267
Website: https://www.psionline.com/
E-Mail: comments@psiexams.com
Maryland:
State Board of Electricians License Renewal
Address: Maryland Board of Electricians
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Room 121
Baltimore, MD 21201
Appointments are available Monday through Friday, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Schedule Here
Exam: PSI Examination Services testing center locations in Baltimore, College Park, Hagerstown, Lanham and Salisbury.
Contact: Maryland Board of Electricians (410) 230-6163
Website: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/elec/
E-Mail: dloplmasterelectricians-LABOR@maryland.gov
BICSI:
(Apply for the Technician Exam Application-Skip Level)