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ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM                                                                     

Shelby County provides a certification program that administers electrical exams for applicants in the county. Through this program, we reciprocate cards from other jurisdictions that meet our requirements.  Shelby County electrical certification cards are renewed on a 3-year cycle.

EXAM DATES AND DEADLINES
The exams are given on the second Saturday of March, June, September, and December.  The deadline for registration is the first week of the month prior to test date.
 Contact our office for additional information regarding requirements and fees.  Click on the appropriate link below for applications to apply for exams or to reciprocate.

Apprentice Application - must be 16 or older
Journeyman Application - to apply for reciprocity or exam
Apprentice Affidavit - must accompany Journeyman application for exam verifying hours
Master Application - to apply for reciprocity or exam
Journeyman Affidavit - must accompany Master application for exam verifying hours

HOMEOWNERS ELECTRICIAL EXAM
Shelby County allows an individual to install and maintain electrical systems in his home providing such electrical work is done by himself and such home is used exclusively by him.  A score of 70% allows the applicant to perform the electrical installation for the permit that is applied. Exams are given Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 3:30 PM.  There are no fees for the exams, they are open book and are out of the NEC code book (provided).  An exam is available for:

 

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