Now Live for Trades Credentials and Renewals!
All initial, reinstatement, and renewal applications for a Trades credential must now be made through
LicensE, your online, self-guided licensing platform.
- To apply for a license or renew your license, go to license.wi.gov.
- For those renewing in LicensE for the first time or looking for more information about LicensE, including exams, refer to the “Trades LicensE Information" document.
- Please review the
LicensE Applicant User Guide for help.
- If you are having trouble with anything, please submit a support ticket at this link. Please provide complete contact information and a detailed description of the issue you are experiencing.
License Information
Per Wis. Stat. § 101.862, no person may install, repair or maintain electrical wiring unless the person is licensed as an electrician by the Department or unless the person is enrolled as a registered Electrician by the Department.
Per Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305.437, for any electrical installation that is required to have a uniform building permit under Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 320.08, a person who holds a Registered Master Electrician registration may not commence installation of electrical wiring until a permit is issued for the installation. A person who is a Registered Master Electrician is responsible for the installation, repair or maintenance of electrical wiring shall utilize the appropriately licensed or registered individuals to construct, install, repair or maintain electrical wiring.
This registration does not expire.
Application Information
Form
| Description |
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| 3109 | Registered Master Electrician Registration Application Information (includes Form 3109T)
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3198
| Trades LicensE Information
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2255
| Trades Convictions and Pending Charges (if applicable)
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OPTIONAL
PRE-APPLICATION CONVICTION REVIEW (See Form 3085 below.)
|
3085
| Application for Predetermination (Optional-Submit ONLY if you have been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor, or other violations of federal or state law in this state or any other and you want a review of your conviction record before applying for a credential.)
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