As of March 31, 2014 Municipal licenses and registrations issued to electricians, electrical contractors, and electrical inspectors are no longer valid (or required). Municipalities may no longer impose any registration, licensing, or certification requirement on electrical contractors, electricians, or electrical inspectors. And no person may work as an electrician, and no person may engage in business as an electrical contractor, unless that person is licensed by, or registered with, the Department of Safety and Professional Services. State electrical licensing questions may be directed to (608) 266-2112.