Moving Your Trade License to Another State or Province: Reciprocity for Electricians, Plumbers and HVAC

Moving for work, or taking jobs across a border, raises one big question: will your license carry over? Sometimes there's a formal reciprocity agreement. Sometimes you can apply by endorsement and skip part of the process. And often you'll need to take an exam in the new jurisdiction. This guide covers electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians and contractors.

We list only verified official statements about reciprocity, endorsement and interprovincial recognition, each with its source.

Chart sources (experience hours):

• Utah electrician: 16,000 — Journeyman (experience route): 16,000 hours of supervised licensed electrical experience. (Individual worker license (UT DOPL)) — source: journeyman-electrician.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Utah plumber: 16,000 — Journeyman (experience route): 16,000 hours of supervised licensed plumbing experience. (Individual worker license (UT DOPL)) — source: journeyman-plumber.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Michigan electrician: 8,000 — Journeyman: 8,000 hours and 4 years as an electrical apprentice. (Individual worker license (MI Bureau of Construction Codes)) — source: mi_bcc_electrical.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Nebraska electrician: 8,000 — Journeyman: at least four years (8,000 hours) of verifiable electrical experience. (Individual worker license (NE State Electrical Division)) — source: Journeyman Electrician | Nebraska State Electrical, verified 2026-10-18
• Delaware electrician: 8,000 — Journeyperson by exam: at least 8,000 hours of supervised full-time electrical experience. (Individual worker license (DE Board of Electrical Examiners)) — source: Journeyperson Electrician - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware, verified 2026-10-18
• Texas plumber: 8,000 — Journeyman Plumber exam: at least 8,000 hours of plumbing experience. (Individual worker license) — source: Journeyman Plumber – Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, verified 2026-10-18
• Washington plumber: 8,000 — Journey level plumber: 4+ years (at least 8,000 hours) as a plumber trainee under a certified journey level plumber. (Individual worker license) — source: Plumber Certification, verified 2026-10-18
• Oregon plumber: 7,700 — Journeyman plumber exam: at least 576 hours of academic training and 7,700 hours of on-the-job experience. (Individual worker license) — source: Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules, verified 2026-10-18
• British Columbia plumber: 6,300 — Plumber: 6,300 hours work-based training; 30 weeks technical training over 4 years. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Plumber | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18
• British Columbia electrician: 6,000 — Construction Electrician: 6,000 hours work-based training; 40 weeks technical training over 4 years. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Electrician, Construction | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18
• Michigan plumber: 6,000 — Journey Plumber: at least 6,000 hours over at least 3 years as a registered plumbing apprentice. (Individual worker license (MI Bureau of Construction Codes)) — source: mi_bcc_plumbing.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Maryland hvac: 6,000 — Journeyperson route: licensed apprentice at least 4 years with at least 6,000 hours of training under a licensed HVACR contractor. (Individual worker license (MD HVACR Board)) — source: Licensing Requirements - Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, verified 2026-10-18
• Texas plumber: 4,000 — Tradesman Plumber-Limited exam: at least 4,000 hours of plumbing experience. (Individual worker license) — source: Tradesman Plumber-Limited – Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, verified 2026-10-18
• Michigan plumber: 4,000 — Master Plumber: 4,000 hours as a journey plumber over at least 2 years immediately preceding application. (Individual worker license (MI Bureau of Construction Codes)) — source: mi_bcc_plumbing.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Maine plumber: 2,000 — Master Plumber exam: 1 year/2,000 hours as journeyman, or 4 years/8,000 hours as trainee under a master. (Individual worker license (ME Plumbers’ Examining Board)) — source: me_plumbers_individual_licenses.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• West Virginia hvac: 2,000 — HVAC Technician: at least 2,000 hours of HVAC-related work, training and experience. (Individual worker certificate (WV Division of Labor)) — source: HVAC Technician Certification | WV Division of Labor, verified 2026-10-18
• South Dakota plumber: 1,900 — Plumber: at least 1,900 hours per year during four years as an apprentice. (Individual worker license (SD Plumbing Commission)) — source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing, verified 2026-10-18
• Maryland hvac: 1,875 — Master license: worked at least 1,875 hours in the year before applying. (Individual worker license (MD HVACR Board)) — source: Licensing Requirements - Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, verified 2026-10-18
• Manitoba hvac: 1,800 — Four levels, each at least 12 months with 1,800 hours of technical training and practical experience. (Individual worker certificate (Manitoba regulation)) — source: Trade of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Regulation, M.R. 70/2012, verified 2026-10-18
• Alberta electrician: 1,560 — 4-period apprenticeship: 1,560 hours work experience in periods 1–2 and 1,500 hours in periods 3–4 (each ~1 year). (Individual worker certificate) — source: Tradesecrets - Electrician, verified 2026-10-18

Chart sources (experience hours):

• North Carolina plumber: 4,000 — Contractor exam (plumbing): 2 years (4,000 hours) on-site full-time experience. (Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board)) — source: Applicant Information - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, verified 2026-10-18
• North Carolina hvac: 4,000 — Contractor exam (heating (Heating Group 1–3)): 2 years (4,000 hours) on-site full-time experience. (Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board)) — source: Applicant Information - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, verified 2026-10-18
• South Dakota plumber: 1,900 — Contractor: at least 1,900 hours per year over six years as contractor, plumber or apprentice. (Contractor license (SD Plumbing Commission)) — source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing, verified 2026-10-18

At a glance

United States

Alabama (electrician)

What the official Alabama pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Alabama electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: The Board no longer shares reciprocity with Georgia. (Contractor & journeyman licenses (AL Electrical Contractors Board)) — source: al_aecb_how_to_get_licensed.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: The NASCLA Electrical Contractors Exam is accepted to qualify for reciprocal licensing. (Contractor license (AL Electrical Contractors Board)) — source: al_aecb_how_to_get_licensed.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Alabama (plumber)

What the official Alabama pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Alabama plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Holders of a Mississippi Board of Contractors license may request an Alabama Master Plumber license by reciprocation. (Individual worker license (AL Plumbers & Gas Fitters Board)) — source: Reciprocation – State of Alabama – Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: Out-of-state journeyman plumbers may take the Alabama exam if their license was issued by exam with a 70% minimum score. (Individual worker license (AL Plumbers & Gas Fitters Board)) — source: How Do I Become Licensed? – State of Alabama – Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, verified 2026-10-18

Alabama (general contractor)

What the official Alabama pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Alabama general contractor requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Reciprocity with Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee. (Contractor license (AL General Contractors Board)) — source: al_genconbd_how_to_apply.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Arizona (electrician)

What the official Arizona pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Arizona electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: No direct reciprocity with any state; out-of-state applicants may request a waiver of the trade exam and experience if they held a comparable, exam-based license in the past 5 years. (Contractor license (AZ ROC, C-11 / R-11 / CR-11 Electrical)) — source: Applying for a License | Arizona Registrar of Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

Arizona (plumber)

What the official Arizona pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Arizona plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: No direct reciprocity with any state; out-of-state applicants may request a waiver of the trade exam and experience if they held a comparable, exam-based license in the past 5 years. (Contractor license (AZ ROC, C-37 / R-37 / CR-37 Plumbing)) — source: Applying for a License | Arizona Registrar of Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

Arizona (hvac)

What the official Arizona pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Arizona hvac requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: No direct reciprocity with any state; out-of-state applicants may request a waiver of the trade exam and experience if they held a comparable, exam-based license in the past 5 years. (Contractor license (AZ ROC, C-39 / R-39 / CR-39 A/C & Refrigeration)) — source: Applying for a License | Arizona Registrar of Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

Arizona (general contractor)

What the official Arizona pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Arizona general contractor requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: No direct reciprocity with any state; out-of-state applicants may request a waiver of the trade exam and experience if they held a comparable, exam-based license in the past 5 years. (Contractor license (AZ ROC, B / B-1 / B-2 / KB)) — source: Applying for a License | Arizona Registrar of Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

Arkansas (electrician)

What the official Arkansas pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Arkansas electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Only original licenses from listed states are reciprocated; a reciprocated license cannot be reciprocated again. (Individual worker license (AR Board of Electrical Examiners)) — source: electrical-inspection-and-licensing.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: Arkansas has Master License reciprocal agreements with Oregon and North Dakota. (Individual worker license (AR Board of Electrical Examiners)) — source: electrical-inspection-and-licensing.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Arkansas (hvac)

What the official Arkansas pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Arkansas hvac requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: The State HVAC/R Board has no reciprocal licensing agreements. (Contractor license (AR HVAC/R Board)) — source: hvacr-licensing.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Colorado (plumber)

What the official Colorado pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Colorado plumber requirements.

• License levels: Initial plumbing license by examination or endorsement. (Individual worker license (CO State Plumbing Board)) — source: co_plumbing_applications.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Delaware (plumber)

What the official Delaware pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Delaware plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Master Plumber reciprocity: at least 7 years practicing as a Master in the reciprocating jurisdiction. (Individual worker license (DE Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners)) — source: Master Plumber Licensure - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware, verified 2026-10-18

Delaware (hvac)

What the official Delaware pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Delaware hvac requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Master HVACR reciprocity: at least 7 years practicing as a Master in the reciprocating jurisdiction. (Individual worker license (DE Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Examiners)) — source: Master HVACR and Master HVACR Restricted Licensure - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware, verified 2026-10-18

Florida (general contractor)

What the official Florida pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Florida general contractor requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: DBPR offers a reciprocity application for Certified General Contractor (form CILB 32). (Contractor license) — source: Licensing Portal - DBPR Online Applications, verified 2026-10-18

Georgia (general contractor)

What the official Georgia pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Georgia general contractor requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Reciprocity for current, exam-based equivalent licenses from Louisiana or Mississippi (Residential Basic). (Contractor license (GA Residential & General Contractors board)) — source: residential_contractor_license_howto.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Iowa (plumber)

What the official Iowa pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Iowa plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Iowa plumbing licenses issued by written exam may be used for reciprocity with South Dakota. (Individual worker license (IA Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board)) — source: Journey Level License | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing, verified 2026-10-18

Iowa (general contractor)

What the official Iowa pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Iowa general contractor requirements.

• Other notes: Out-of-state contractors generally must file a $25,000 bond to register. (Contractor registration (IA DIAL)) — source: Contractor Registration | Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing, verified 2026-10-18

Maine (electrician)

What the official Maine pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Maine electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Master Electrician reciprocity: New Hampshire and Vermont. (Individual worker license (ME Electricians’ Examining Board)) — source: me_master_electrician.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: Journeyman reciprocity: New Hampshire, Vermont, North Dakota, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming. (Individual worker license (ME Electricians’ Examining Board)) — source: me_journeyman_electrician.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Maryland (electrician)

What the official Maryland pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Maryland electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Maryland offers reciprocal Master and Journeyperson electrician license applications. (Individual worker license (MD State Board of Master Electricians)) — source: Licensing Applications - Maryland State Board of Electricians - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, verified 2026-10-18

Massachusetts (electrician)

What the official Massachusetts pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Massachusetts electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Reciprocity application available for out-of-state electrician licenses. (Individual worker license (MA Board of State Examiners of Electricians)) — source: electricians_licensing.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Michigan (electrician)

What the official Michigan pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Michigan electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Michigan has no reciprocity with any other state or country. (Individual worker license (MI Bureau of Construction Codes)) — source: mi_bcc_electrical.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Mississippi (general contractor)

What the official Mississippi pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Mississippi general contractor requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Reciprocity agreements with several states let a Qualifying Party receive credit for a previously passed exam. (Contractor license (MS Board of Contractors)) — source: Apply For A License - MSBOC, verified 2026-10-18

Nebraska (electrician)

What the official Nebraska pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Nebraska electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Reciprocity requires holding the license in good standing for at least 1 year. (Individual worker license (NE State Electrical Division)) — source: Reciprocal Information | Nebraska State Electrical, verified 2026-10-18

Nevada (electrician)

What the official Nevada pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Nevada electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Licensure by endorsement requires an active license in the endorsing state with the same qualified individual for the past 4 years. (Contractor license (NSCB, all classifications)) — source: Licensure by Endorsement – Nevada State Contractors Board, verified 2026-10-18

Nevada (plumber)

What the official Nevada pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Nevada plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Licensure by endorsement requires an active license in the endorsing state with the same qualified individual for the past 4 years. (Contractor license (NSCB, all classifications)) — source: Licensure by Endorsement – Nevada State Contractors Board, verified 2026-10-18

Nevada (hvac)

What the official Nevada pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Nevada hvac requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Licensure by endorsement requires an active license in the endorsing state with the same qualified individual for the past 4 years. (Contractor license (NSCB, all classifications)) — source: Licensure by Endorsement – Nevada State Contractors Board, verified 2026-10-18

Nevada (general contractor)

What the official Nevada pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Nevada general contractor requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Licensure by endorsement requires an active license in the endorsing state with the same qualified individual for the past 4 years. (Contractor license (NSCB, all classifications)) — source: Licensure by Endorsement – Nevada State Contractors Board, verified 2026-10-18

New Hampshire (electrician)

What the official New Hampshire pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: New Hampshire electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Endorsement applicants need one year of professional experience in the licensure (Plc 313.24). (Individual worker license (NH Electricians Board)) — source: electricians-board.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

New Mexico (electrician)

What the official New Mexico pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: New Mexico electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Journeyman reciprocity (EE-98J, 8,000 hours) accepted from AK, AR, CO, ID, MT, NE, OK, SD, TX and WY. (Individual worker license (NM Construction Industries Division)) — source: Construction Industries - NM Regulation and Licensing Department, verified 2026-10-18
• Fees: Journeyman reciprocity: submit application, copy of license and $75 to PSI. (Individual worker license (NM Construction Industries Division)) — source: Construction Industries - NM Regulation and Licensing Department, verified 2026-10-18

North Carolina (electrician)

What the official North Carolina pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: North Carolina electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: The Board has formal reciprocal licensing agreements with contractor licensing boards of several states. (Contractor license (NC Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors)) — source: Reciprocity - NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

North Carolina (plumber)

What the official North Carolina pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: North Carolina plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: No license reciprocity agreements with any other state. (Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board)) — source: Applicant Information - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

North Carolina (hvac)

What the official North Carolina pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: North Carolina hvac requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: No license reciprocity agreements with any other state. (Contractor license (NC Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler board)) — source: Applicant Information - North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

North Dakota (electrician)

What the official North Dakota pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: North Dakota electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Part of a multi-state reciprocal licensing group (NERA) for Master and Journeyman electricians. (Individual worker license (ND State Electrical Board)) — source: North Dakota State Electrical Board - Reciprocal License Agreements & Requirements, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: Reciprocity experience: 8,000 hours for a Journeyman and 10,000 hours for a Master. (Individual worker license (ND State Electrical Board)) — source: North Dakota State Electrical Board - Reciprocal License Agreements & Requirements, verified 2026-10-18

Oklahoma (plumber)

What the official Oklahoma pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Oklahoma plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Multi-year plumbing reciprocity agreement with Arkansas, effective October 21, 2024. (Individual worker license (OK CIB plumbing)) — source: Arkansas Plumbing Reciprocity Agreement, verified 2026-10-18

Oregon (plumber)

What the official Oregon pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Oregon plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Oregon keeps a list of states with substantially similar journeyman plumber standards and may enter reciprocal agreements to certify without examination. (Individual worker license) — source: Oregon Secretary of State Administrative Rules, verified 2026-10-18

Texas (plumber)

What the official Texas pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Texas plumber requirements.

• Experience / hours: Master Plumber exam: hold a journeyman plumber license (Texas or another state) for at least two years (one year with a DOL apprenticeship). (Individual worker license) — source: Master Plumber – Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: Holders of a journeyman or master plumber license from another state may sit for the Texas Journeyman exam and skip the 48-hour training. (Individual worker license) — source: Journeyman Plumber – Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, verified 2026-10-18

Washington (plumber)

What the official Washington pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Washington plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Washington has reciprocal certification with Idaho for journey level plumbers; other out-of-state plumbers may present a comparable license or equivalent U.S. military experience. (Individual worker license) — source: Plumber Certification, verified 2026-10-18

Wyoming (electrician)

What the official Wyoming pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Wyoming electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Journeyman reciprocity: AK, AR, CO, ID, ME, MN, MT, NE, NH, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, IA and UT. (Individual worker license (WY Dept. of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety)) — source: Licensing, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: Master Electrician reciprocity: Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa. (Individual worker license (WY Dept. of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety)) — source: Licensing, verified 2026-10-18
• Other notes: Licenses that were grandfathered in are not eligible for reciprocity. (Individual worker license (WY Dept. of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety)) — source: Licensing, verified 2026-10-18

Canada

British Columbia (electrician)

What the official British Columbia pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: British Columbia electrician requirements.

• Exam: Code book: Canadian Electrical Code 2021 or 2024 (level exams); Red Seal exam provides CEC 2024 as of June 1, 2025. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Electrician, Construction | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: An Interprovincial Red Seal in an STC trade meets BC Skilled Trades Certification requirements. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Skilled Trades Certification (Compulsory Trades) | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18
• Exam: Write and pass the certification exam to get a Red Seal endorsement or B.C. Certificate of Qualification. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Skilled Trades Certification (Compulsory Trades) | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18

British Columbia (plumber)

What the official British Columbia pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: British Columbia plumber requirements.

• Exam: Level 2 exam code book: National Plumbing Code 2015 or 2020; Red Seal exam provides NPC 2020. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Plumber | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18
• License levels: Certification type: Red Seal. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Plumber | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18

British Columbia (hvac)

What the official British Columbia pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: British Columbia hvac requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: An Interprovincial Red Seal in an STC trade meets BC Skilled Trades Certification requirements. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Skilled Trades Certification (Compulsory Trades) | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18
• Exam: Trade Qualifiers must schedule the certification exam within 24 months and pass it to get a Red Seal endorsement or B.C. Certificate of Qualification. (Individual worker certificate) — source: Skilled Trades Certification (Compulsory Trades) | SkilledTradesBC, verified 2026-10-18

Manitoba (hvac)

What the official Manitoba pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Manitoba hvac requirements.

• Exam: Certification exam for the trade: written interprovincial examination. (Individual worker certificate (Manitoba regulation)) — source: Trade of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic Regulation, M.R. 70/2012, verified 2026-10-18

Nunavut (electrician)

What the official Nunavut pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Nunavut electrician requirements.

• License levels: Journeypersons may be certified with or without the Interprovincial Red Seal. (Individual worker certificate (Nunavut, all designated trades)) — source: apprenticeship-trade-occupations-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Nunavut (plumber)

What the official Nunavut pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Nunavut plumber requirements.

• License levels: Journeypersons may be certified with or without the Interprovincial Red Seal. (Individual worker certificate (Nunavut, all designated trades)) — source: apprenticeship-trade-occupations-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Nunavut (hvac)

What the official Nunavut pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Nunavut hvac requirements.

• License levels: Journeypersons may be certified with or without the Interprovincial Red Seal. (Individual worker certificate (Nunavut, all designated trades)) — source: apprenticeship-trade-occupations-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Ontario (electrician)

What the official Ontario pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Ontario electrician requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Part of the Interprovincial Red Seal Program (national standard across Canada). (Individual worker certificate) — source: Electrician - Construction and Maintenance - Skilled Trades Ontario, verified 2026-10-18

Ontario (plumber)

What the official Ontario pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Ontario plumber requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Part of the Interprovincial Red Seal Program (national standard across Canada). (Individual worker certificate) — source: Plumber - Skilled Trades Ontario, verified 2026-10-18

Ontario (hvac)

What the official Ontario pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Ontario hvac requirements.

• Reciprocity & endorsement: Part of the Interprovincial Red Seal Program (national standard across Canada). (Individual worker certificate) — source: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic - Skilled Trades Ontario, verified 2026-10-18

Prince Edward Island (electrician)

What the official Prince Edward Island pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Prince Edward Island electrician requirements.

• License levels: Passing the interprovincial exam adds the Red Seal endorsement to the Certificate of Qualification. (Individual worker certificate (PEI, all designated trades)) — source: red-seal-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: You can apply to challenge the Red Seal exam, subject to approval by the Apprenticeship Section. (Individual worker certificate (PEI, all designated trades)) — source: red-seal-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Prince Edward Island (plumber)

What the official Prince Edward Island pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Prince Edward Island plumber requirements.

• License levels: Passing the interprovincial exam adds the Red Seal endorsement to the Certificate of Qualification. (Individual worker certificate (PEI, all designated trades)) — source: red-seal-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: You can apply to challenge the Red Seal exam, subject to approval by the Apprenticeship Section. (Individual worker certificate (PEI, all designated trades)) — source: red-seal-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Prince Edward Island (hvac)

What the official Prince Edward Island pages say, quoted from our reviewed record. Full details: Prince Edward Island hvac requirements.

• License levels: Passing the interprovincial exam adds the Red Seal endorsement to the Certificate of Qualification. (Individual worker certificate (PEI, all designated trades)) — source: red-seal-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18
• Reciprocity & endorsement: You can apply to challenge the Red Seal exam, subject to approval by the Apprenticeship Section. (Individual worker certificate (PEI, all designated trades)) — source: red-seal-certification.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Before you move: a checklist

• Request a license verification letter and your experience records from your current board.
• Ask the new board in writing which exam, if any, you'll need.
• Check city or county licensing at your destination.
• In Canada, see Red Seal certification. For electricians, use the reciprocity matrix.

How to use this guide

• Every fact above links to the official page it came from, with the date we checked it. Rules change — confirm with the board before you apply or pay.
• To check whether a specific person or company holds a license, use our license lookup (TX, CA, WA, OR, NY and Québec RBQ data) or the board's own search.
• Moving between states or provinces? See the electrician reciprocity matrix and our Red Seal guide.

FAQ

Does Alabama recognize out-of-state or out-of-province trade licenses?

The Board no longer shares reciprocity with Georgia. (Contractor & journeyman licenses (AL Electrical Contractors Board)) — source: al_aecb_how_to_get_licensed.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Does Alabama recognize out-of-state or out-of-province trade licenses?

Holders of a Mississippi Board of Contractors license may request an Alabama Master Plumber license by reciprocation. (Individual worker license (AL Plumbers & Gas Fitters Board)) — source: Reciprocation – State of Alabama – Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, verified 2026-10-18

Does Alabama recognize out-of-state or out-of-province trade licenses?

Reciprocity with Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee. (Contractor license (AL General Contractors Board)) — source: al_genconbd_how_to_apply.pdf, verified 2026-10-18

Does Arizona recognize out-of-state or out-of-province trade licenses?

No direct reciprocity with any state; out-of-state applicants may request a waiver of the trade exam and experience if they held a comparable, exam-based license in the past 5 years. (Contractor license (AZ ROC, C-11 / R-11 / CR-11 Electrical)) — source: Applying for a License | Arizona Registrar of Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

Does Arizona recognize out-of-state or out-of-province trade licenses?

No direct reciprocity with any state; out-of-state applicants may request a waiver of the trade exam and experience if they held a comparable, exam-based license in the past 5 years. (Contractor license (AZ ROC, C-37 / R-37 / CR-37 Plumbing)) — source: Applying for a License | Arizona Registrar of Contractors, verified 2026-10-18

Does Arizona recognize out-of-state or out-of-province trade licenses?

No direct reciprocity with any state; out-of-state applicants may request a waiver of the trade exam and experience if they held a comparable, exam-based license in the past 5 years. (Contractor license (AZ ROC, C-39 / R-39 / CR-39 A/C & Refrigeration)) — source: Applying for a License | Arizona Registrar of Contractors, verified 2026-10-18