Required Books
The references listed below have been used to create the test questions and are used in our seminar to prepare you to better navigate these books and pass the exam.
As of 12/15/2025 only the 2023 NEC will be allowed for the exam
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Additional Services
Applicants must take the Electrical Business and Law Exam in addition to the Residential Electrical Contractor Exam in order to obtain this license.
A completed application must be submitted to the state licensing board to obtain approval to test.
Applicants must have 8,000 hours of on the job electrical construction experience. ยท 4,000 hours as an apprentice or 4,000 hours may be satisfied by formal electrical related education ยท 4,000 hours as a residential or unlimited journeyman electrician under the supervision of an electrical contractor ยท Passed the residential or unlimited journeyman electrical exam
There are no state mandated minimum financial requirements for this license.
This license allows work in the design, plan, layout, installation, repair and alteration of electrical conductors, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, conduit and related equipment and fixtures that use electrical energy for light, heat, power, data and communications as it applies to one-, two-, or three-family residences. Applicants must take the Electrical Business and Law Exam in addition to the Residential Electrical Contractor Exam in order to obtain this license.
All active Electrical Contractors must obtain a $5,000 Surety Bond, as well as Liability Insurance of at least $50,000.
Fees must accompany the application. The licensing fee is $330. ($300 for license & $30 for processing)
Applications will be processed once per week. Wait time for approval should be less than two weeks.
For license requirements and an application, contact:
State of Oklahoma
Construction Industries Board
2401 N.W. 23rd Street, Suite 5
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405.521.6550
405.521.6526 fax
877.484.4424
www.cib.state.ok.us/
Important Contacts
Oklahoma requires that 6 hours of approved CE must be completed every 36 months (3 years). A licensee is exempt from these requirements for 3 years from the date he or she initially passes the current licensing exam. As of July 1, 2014, no contractor or journeyman license shall be renewed unless 6 hours of Continuing Education, within the last 36 months (3 years), have been completed. Thereafter, 6 hours of CE must be completed every 3 years (36 months).
The exam is given by PSI. It is an open-book, timed test with 80 questions and a 3.5-hour time limit. A score of at least 70% is required to pass the test. The exam fee is $92.00 per exam
EXAM CONTENT: General Knowledge General Electrical Knowledge Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits Over current Protection Grounding and Bonding Conductors and Cables Raceways and Boxes Special Occupancies & Equipment (including Swimming Pools) Low Voltage Alarms, Signaling Systems and Communications Lighting and Signs Safety Electrical Installation Requirements
American Contractors offers a 2-day seminar to prepare for the Oklahoma Residential Electrical Contractor with Business law exams. We also carry all the references needed to prepare for the exam.
