California · Electrician

How to get a Electrician license in California

License requiredYes (state)
Issuing boardCSLB — C-10
ExamYes — Law & Business + C-10 trade exam; 70% min
Experience4 years journeyman-level electrical
BondYes — $25,000
License fee$300
RenewalEvery 2 year(s)
Reciprocitynone

C-10 contractor license; journeyman certified separately. Verify fee.

Official source: CSLB — C-10 →

Now get operating

Finance your truck & equipment

Electricians starting out finance the truck and tools rather than pay cash.

Financing options →

Form your LLC

Set up the entity before you pull your first permit.

Start your LLC →

Get insured

General liability + the required bond to operate legally.

Insurance guide →

Every figure is sourced to the official state board and may change — confirm before acting. Information to help you launch, not legal advice.