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For electrical work in Massachusetts, the Board of State Examiners of Electricians licenses electricians. Its general FAQ directs public licence searches to eLIPSE. The board distinguishes individuals working in their own name from companies holding A1 or C1 business licences.
Source: Board of State Examiners of Electricians, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
The license lookup is yours to run on the state's site.
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Key facts
- The board licenses electricians
Source: Board of State Examiners of Electricians, read 4 November 2026.
- individuals can do all work in their own name.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
How do I acquire a List of Licensees?
Use the public eLIPSE link in the Massachusetts FAQ from the Board of State Examiners of Electricians. The board says: "DOL has a portal for public use where you can search for licensees. Visit the eLIPSE platform." Open the board FAQ and use its eLIPSE link under How do I acquire a List of Licensees? Source read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
For companies doing work, the board's Massachusetts FAQ states: "As for companies doing work, the company will need to have a business license, with either a Master Licensee of Record (LOR), for an A1 Electrical Business license, or a Systems Contractor Licensee of Record, for a C1 Systems Business license." Read the board's business-licence explanation, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
Read the status exactly as the record shows it.
For fiscal year 2026, the Massachusetts annual report gives the Board of State Examiners of Electricians total as "47,440". The table labels that measure Number of Licenses. DOL annual report, page 17, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Division of Occupational Licensure FY2026 annual report, page 17, read 4 November 2026.
For a journeyman practicing alone, the Massachusetts FAQ from the Board of State Examiners of Electricians identifies the name on the individual licence as the name to use. Its answer distinguishes that from a DBA or business entity. Electrical board FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
Can an electrical company subcontract work under an electrical business license?
For a subcontracting question in Massachusetts, the board’s FAQ directs the reader to the local Inspector of Wires for the permit application: "The statutes and regulations pertaining to electrical work in MA require that any work done, be properly permitted, and inspected. The permit application process requires that the persons and/or firms doing the work are licensed in MA to do so. The Board recommends consulting with the local IOW in the city or town the work is to be done. They are the authority having jurisdiction by law and can advise you on how to properly file the application for permit." Board FAQ, subcontracting question, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
What type of license is required to do commercial telecommunications projects?
The board’s Massachusetts FAQ names journeyman and master electricians for the electrical work it describes: "Journeyman and Master electricians can do all electrical work as defined in M.G.L. c. 141, s. 1A, if said work is to install “wires, conduits, apparatus, devices, fixtures, or other appliances for carrying or using electricity for light, heat, power, fire warning or security system purposes.”" Board FAQ, telecommunications scope, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
For telecommunications work in Massachusetts, the board's FAQ cautions: "There is no generic exception for “low voltage” wiring, as depending on its use it may be subject to licensing requirements." Board FAQ, telecommunications question, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
What is an S-License, and how to obtain one?
The Massachusetts board describes the S-License as an additional step after an electrical or systems licence: "Please note that to obtain an S-license, a person must first hold a valid electrical or systems license issued by the Board of State Examiners of Electricians and only then may complete the application process for the S-License." Board FAQ, S-License question, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
The S-License answer in the FAQ links the agency's S-License and Certificate of Clearance information.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
Can I file an anonymous complaint and how can I do so?
Yes. The Massachusetts FAQ from the Board of State Examiners of Electricians gives this route: "Those who wish to file an anonymous complaint, visit the File a complaint against an occupational board licensee page. Download the form at the bottom of the page; complete it and mail it in without your name." Board FAQ, anonymous complaints, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
Open the anonymous complaint answer in the FAQ and follow its link to the complaint form.
Source: Electrical board general FAQ, read 4 November 2026.
For FY2026, the annual report records "Complaints Received: 95". DOL annual report, page 17, read 4 November 2026.
Source: Division of Occupational Licensure FY2026 annual report, page 17, read 4 November 2026.
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