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Electrical Licensing
Topics:
Building, Construction, & Trades
AE and UP License Renewal
2026 license renewal begins on Oct. 1, 2025.
Renew online at
iowaelectrical.gov
Manual Renewal Form
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Online State Permitting & Inspection System
Online State Permitting & Inspection System
Electrical Licensing & Permitting Links
Information about electrical permitting and licensing.
How Do I Apply for an Electrical License?
How Do I Apply for an Electrical Permit?
Licensing Forms (PDF)
Journeyman Class B Affidavit
Master Class B Affidavit
Special Electrician Affidavit
Affidavit of Experience for Reciprocal License
Residential to Journeyman Affidavit
Unclassified Person to Journeyman Affidavit
Unclassified Person to Residential Affidavit
License by Verification from Another State
Archived
License by Work Experience Out of State No License
Archived
License Fee Refund Request
Test Sponsorship Requirements and Information
Testing Sponsorship Form
License Fee Schedule
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Course Approval Form
Continuing Education Instructor Application
Continuing Education Requirements
Archived
Continuing Education Instructor Complaint Form
Electrical Training Programs
Iowa Code chapter 103
states that “an applicant for a Class A Journeyman license shall have successfully completed an apprenticeship training program registered by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training of the United States Department of Labor…” Such programs are traditionally offered by the area trade organizations. For more information about the traditional apprenticeship programs, please contact the State Apprenticeship Agency at
515.725.3675
. The Electrical Examining Board has also recognized the training programs of some technical schools as equivalent to the Department of Labor (DOL) requirements and have provided avenues for their graduates to obtain Journeyman electrical licenses. Contact information for the accepted programs is listed below. If you wish to have your Post-Secondary electrical program approved, please submit appropriate approval form listed in the Post Secondary Electrical Programs section.
Grimes, IA
abciowa.org
Contact: Ginny Shindelar
515.985.1175
Email:
ginny.shindelar@abciowa.org
Indianola, IA
515.262.0122
www.BETAcorp.org
Contact:
Britny Marin, SHRM-CP, Academy Director
Email:
smarter@BETAcorp.org
Des Moines, IA
Contact:
Chaz Cooney
515.333.1293
option 2 or Audrey Pins -
515.333.1293
option 1
Email:
chaz@ceuauthority.com
or
info@ceuauthority.com
Newton Campus, 600 N. 2nd Ave. W, Newton, IA 50208
Contact:
Dan Ehler
641.791.1741
Email:
daehler@dmacc.edu
Minneapolis, MN
www.electricalassociation.com
Contact:
Megan Schroeder,
800.829.6117
Email:
info@electricalassociation.com
Waterloo, IA
Contact:
Jerry Orr
319.277.2490
www.hawkeyecollege.edu
Email:
businessandcommunity@hawkeyecollege.edu
Ottumwa, IA
Contact: JP Jones,
641.683.4241
Email:
John-Paul.Jones@indianhills.edu
Des Moines Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Cedar Rapids Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Quad City Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Sioux City Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Southeast Iowa Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Dubuque Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
Fort Dodge, IA
800.362.2793
www.iowacentral.edu
Contact:
Neale Adams
515.574.1284
Email:
adams_n@iowacentral.edu
Anamosa, IA
Contact:
Tim Diesburg
319.462.3504
Email:
tim.diesburg@iowa.gov
Estherville, IA
800.242.5106
www.iowalakes.edu
Contact:
Doug Zemler
Email:
dzemler@iowalakes.edu
Mitchell, SD
800.684.1969
Contact:
Doug Fuerst
Email:
Doug.Fuerst@mitchelltech.edu
Calmar, IA
800.728.7367
www.nicc.edu
Sheldon, IA
712.324.5061
or
800.352.4907
www.nwicc.edu
Contact:
Rick Bruno
518.894.5125
www.iowaapprenticeships.com
Albert Lea, MN
507.379.3400
Email:
Chad.Hacker@riverland.edu
Joshua.Christenson@riverland.edu
Luke.Mulder@riverland.edu
Jamie.Johnson@riverland.edu
Creston, IA
www.swcciowa.edu
Contact:
Jon Oswald
641.782.1532
Email:
joswald@swcciowa.edu
Des Moines, IA
Contact: Andrew Ridgeway,
515.725.3675
Email:
ridgeway.andrew@dol.gov
Post Secondary Electrical Programs (PSEP)
For information on acceptance as a Post Secondary Electrical Program (PSEP), please contact Brian Young, Bureau Chief of the Electrical Examining Board at
515.971.5893
Journeyman Electrician PSEP Dean’s Certification Statement
(126.45 KB)
Archived
.pdf
Residential Electrician PSEP Dean's Certification Statement
(126.45 KB)
Archived
.pdf
Journeyman Electrician PSEP Check List - 2009 - Present
(117.6 KB)
Archived
.pdf
Residential Electrician PSEP Check List - 2015-Present
(146.13 KB)
.pdf
Journeyman Electrician PSEP Requirements Policy
(387.72 KB)
.pdf
Residential Electrician PSEP Requirements Policy
(84.55 KB)
.pdf
Journeyman Electrician PSEP Requirements
(135.54 KB)
.pdf
Residential Electrician PSEP Requirements
(84.55 KB)
.pdf
Journeyman Electrician PSEP Monthly Sign-Off Sheet
(148.74 KB)
.pdf
Residential Electrician PSEP Monthly Sign-Off Sheet
(135.16 KB)
.pdf
Journeyman Electrician PSEP OJT Affidavit
(23.3 KB)
.pdf
Residential Electrician PSEP OJT Affidavit
(65.02 KB)
.pdf
Journeyman Electrician PSEP Total OJT Hour Tracking Sheet
(37.5 KB)
.xls
Residential Electrician PSEP Total OJT Hour Tracking Sheet
(37.5 KB)
.xls
Laws & Rules
The Iowa Legislature - Iowa Laws & Rules
Iowa Code encompasses all permanent laws passed by the Iowa legislature and signed by the governor.  Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) contains all administrative rules adopted by State agencies.  When a new law is passed, administrative rules often need to be updated to implement or administer that law.
Iowa Code Chapter 103 Electricians and Electrical Contractors
Chapter 7 - Military Service, Veteran Reciprocity, & Spouses of Active-Duty Service Members
Chapter 400 - Electrician & Electrical Contractor Licensing Program - Organization & Administration
Chapter 401 - Electrician & Electrical Contractor Licensing Program - Licensing Requirements, Procedures & Fees
Chapter 402 - Electrician & Electrical Contractor Licensing Program - Complaints & Discipline
Chapter 403 - Electrician & Electrical Contractor Licensing Program - Education
Chapter 404 - Organization & Administration
FAQs
Electrical Licensing FAQs
Electrical Licensing FAQs
Boards and Committees
Electrical Examining Board
Location
DIAL Headquarters
6200 Park Avenue
Suite 100
Des Moines
IA
50321
Email Address
elecinfo@dia.iowa.gov
Website(s)
Board Members
Phone(s)
Primary
515.725.6147
Fax
515.725.6151