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What to Expect on the New York Electrician Exam
New York has no statewide electrician license. Licensing is handled entirely at the local level, and the requirements vary significantly depending on where you work. New York City is the largest jurisdiction: the NYC Master Electrician license is one of the most rigorous electrical credentials in the country, requiring a written exam and a practical exam. NYC requires at least 7 years of experience within the 10 years before applying, at least 2 of them in New York City. The written exam costs $585 and the practical exam costs $530. The NYC written exam is closed book and covers the 2025 NYC Electrical Code, which is based on the 2020 NEC with city amendments. Upstate New York has different requirements by county and municipality; Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Yonkers each administer their own exams. Journeyman electricians in New York City typically receive their journeyman card through IBEW Local 3 or through employer-sponsored licensing rather than a state-issued journeyman exam. If you are working in New York, confirm the licensing requirements for your specific city or county before scheduling an exam. The NEC 2023 practice questions below are aligned to the content tested across New York's major jurisdictions.
New York Master Electrician (NYC) Exam At a Glance
Questions
80
Time Limit
240 min
Passing Score
70%
Format
Varies
Vendor
NYC DOB (CPS HR)
Exam Fee
$75-$100
What the New York Exam Covers
The NYC DOB (CPS HR) exam draws from the NEC 2020 across 13 topic areas. GetLicenseReady covers all of them with full explanations and code references.
Tips for the New York NYC DOB (CPS HR) Exam
- The New York exam is closed book, so you must memorize key NEC values, wire sizes, and load calculation formulas before test day.
- Budget your time: spend no more than 90 seconds per question on the first pass, then return to flagged items.
New York Electrician Exam FAQ
How many questions are on the New York Master Electrician (NYC) exam?
80 questions, 240 minutes, 70% passing score. Administered by NYC DOB (CPS HR).
Is the New York electrician exam open book?
Open book policy varies by jurisdiction in New York. Check with No statewide board - licensing is local (largest: NYC Department of Buildings) for your specific testing location.
What NEC edition does New York test on?
New York tests on NEC 2020. GetLicenseReady questions are written to the NEC 2023. Most core rules carry over, but study with the 2020 codebook you will use on exam day.
How do I register for the New York exam?
Register through the No statewide board - licensing is local (largest: NYC Department of Buildings). The exam fee is $75-$100.
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