National electrical exams, license, and certifcation

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ee5020

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hi

im new in the electrical field and to the forums.

I'm seeking guidance from any 'n all electrical field and related persons.
I live in illinois and i'm having trouble finding out how to become licensed or certificated as a electrian and/or electrical contractor. can anyone help a poor soul. =)

Is there a national license or cert. ? if one exist where would i go?

any advice or guidance is very appreicated.

ty
 
Welcome to the Forum.

There is a National Electric Code (NEC).

The NEC, however, is adopted by "local" jurisdictions. That may be a city, county, state or other legal jurisdiction.

Licensing is handled by jurisdictions.

Perhaps an Illinois member of the Forum will offer links to licensing information for Illinois.
 
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Is there a national license or cert. ?
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There is no national license or certification I am aware of.

Some States issue a Statewide license good for that particular State.
Some States leave it up to the local county/town.
Some States may not have any licensing procedure.

ee5020 said:
I live in illinois and i'm having trouble finding out how to become licensed or certificated as a electrian and/or electrical contractor.
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Illinois seems to fall in that second/third choice above.
Follow this link for more info:
http://mikeholt.com/statelicense.php#IL

I think we have some people here from Ill...hopefully they will post more for you.
 
ee5020 said:
I live in illinois and i'm having trouble finding out how to become licensed or certificated as a electrian and/or electrical contractor.
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You could also ask the electrical department of your local building inspection office.
 
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