Virginia to Utah: master electrician license reciprocity
Utah has a specific endorsement rule for Virginia master electricians.
Reference only, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the licensing board before you apply. Full disclaimer.
Endorsement from Virginia (Master Electrician)
The board reviews your out-of-state credentials case by case. Some exam is usually still required, often only a law or code exam.
DOPL's Endorsement to Utah: Master Electrician map lists the Virginia Master Electrician license as equivalent. The applicant must have held it at least one year, active and in good standing, submit official verification and the $116 fee, and pass the Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule Exam (75%). No practical or trade exam is required for endorsement.
At a glance
- Trade exam
- Waived
- Law / code exam
- Required
- Agreement
- Active
What you must already have
- You must have held your Virginia license for at least 1 year.
- Your Virginia license must be active and in good standing.
- You must have no disciplinary action or unresolved complaints on your record.License must be in good standing; prior discipline must be disclosed and documented.
What you'll do to get licensed in Utah
- 1Application fee. Pay the application fee ($116). Non-refundable DOPL application-processing fee.
- 2Law / code exam. Pass a law, rules, or code exam. Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule Exam, 75% minimum (Prov).
- 3Other. Official verification of licensure from the origin state (Licensure By Endorsement Verification Form).
Published fees on this path total $116, excluding exam-vendor fees, bonds, and insurance.
What you'll need to buy or arrange
Exam preparation
Most boards contract PSI, Prov, or ICC for exams. Check which code edition the exam is written to before buying a prep course.
- Law / code exam
How Utah licenses master electricians
Utah master electrician · “Master Electrician”
Statewide license
Issued by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Utah issues a statewide Master Electrician license through DOPL under Utah Code 58-55 and Rule R156-55b. There are no signed master-level reciprocity agreements; out-of-state masters apply by endorsement under Utah Code 58-1-302 if DOPL's Endorsement to Utah: Master Electrician map lists their license as equivalent, they have held it at least one year, and it is active and in good standing. Unlike the journeyman level, every master applicant, including endorsement applicants, must pass the Utah Master Electrician Law and Rule Examination with a score of at least 75%. Several states issue only an electrical contractor license; DOPL may endorse the individual who qualified as the contractor's responsible person. Applicants without an equivalent license use verified out-of-state journeyman hours toward the standard route.
Common questions
- Do I have to take the Utah master electrician exam if I'm licensed in Virginia?
- The trade exam is waived, but Utah requires a law or code exam.
- How long do I need to have held my Virginia license?
- At least 1 year before applying.
- What does it cost to get a Utah master electrician license from Virginia?
- Published fees on this path total $116, not counting exam vendor fees or bonds.
Sources
- Utah Code 58-1-302 - License by endorsement · Utah Code 58-1-302(2) · Utah State Legislature · Statute · verified September 17, 2026
- Master Electrician - Apply for a License · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) · Agency Page · verified September 23, 2026
- Master Electrician - Out of State Applicants Applying by Endorsement · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) · Agency Page · verified September 23, 2026
- Utah Electrician Application (JE / RJE / ME / RME) with checklist and instructions · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) · Form · verified September 23, 2026
- Endorsement to Utah: Master Electrician (state-by-state equivalency map) · Utah Code 58-55; 58-1-302 · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) · Other · verified September 23, 2026
- Licensure By Endorsement Verification Form · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) · Form · verified September 16, 2026
Verified dates are when a person last opened each source and confirmed the facts above. Cite the board, not us.