Initial licensing path
Evidence reviewedAnyone performing electrician work for a C-10 licensed contractor must hold certification meeting Division of Labor Standards Enforcement standards.
California · Electrician
California Electrician License Requirements
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Education and training
Evidence reviewedCalifornia law requires people performing electrician work under a C-10 licensed electrical contractor to be certified under standards established by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.
Exams
Evidence reviewedThe Electrician Certification Unit accepts examination and certification applications online; exams taken on or after June 1, 2026 use procedures administered by CPS HR Consulting.
Application fee
Evidence reviewed$75 for the initial certification application; the examination fee is a separate $100.
Official authority
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Destination source: https://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/ECU/EleCat.html. Retrieved 2026-09-03.