Electrician licenses in
Illinois
Illinois has no statewide license for electricians. Cities and counties license them.
There's no state search to run. Check the license with the city or county where the work is (see below).
What the license should say
License types vary by city or county. Ask which local license they hold and check it with that office.
City and county licenses
Illinois leaves electrician licensing to local governments. These are the largest with an online search.
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City of Chicago
Chicago Department of Buildings
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Cook County (unincorporated)
Cook County Department of Building and Zoning registered contractors search
Not listed? Call the building department for the city or county where the work is.
Before you hire
- Contractor licensing in Illinois (small-job limits, bonds, permits)
- How to check a license in Illinois, step by step
- Before-you-hire checklist (one page, free PDF)
- File a complaint about an electrician (opens official site)
Keep this handy
We'll email you the one-page before-you-hire checklist, plus occasional tips on hiring safely.