Electrical Contractors

Electrical Contractors

Ruthanne Christie, Executive Director

The Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board is responsible for licensing and regulating electrical contractors. The board meets regularly to consider applications for licensure, to review disciplinary cases, and to conduct informal hearings relating to licensure and discipline. The board engages in rulemaking to implement the provisions set forth in its statutes and conducts other general business, as necessary.

Know Your Scope chart

List of Acceptable Credit Reporting Agencies

Endorsement List

Business Information

Reciprocity and Substantially Equivalent Exams

10 Year Endorsement List

Getting Started In Electrical Contractors

General Terms
In general an “alarm system contractor” means a person whose business includes the execution of contracts requiring the experience and skill to lay out, fabricate, install, maintain, alter, repair, monitor, inspect, replace, or service any electrical device, signaling device or combination of electrical devices used to signal or detect a burglary, fire, robbery, or medical emergency.
A “registered contractor” means any contractor who has registered with the department pursuant to fulfilling the competency requirements in the jurisdiction for which the registration is issued. Registered contractors may contract only in such jurisdictions.

Electrical Contractor

EC – An “electrical contractor” means a person who conducts business in the electrical trade field and who has the experience and knowledge install, repair, alter, add to, or design electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways, and conduit, including the electrical installations and systems within plants and substations and ALL alarm systems and specialty categories.

Registered Electrical Contractor

ER – A “registered electrical contractor” means an electrical contractor who has registered with the department pursuant to fulfilling the competency requirements in the jurisdiction for which the registration is issued. A registered electrical contractor may contract for electrical systems, including all specialty categories, only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued. A “registered electrical contractor” MAY NOT contract for any alarm system.

Alarm System Contractor I

EF – An “alarm system contractor I” means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems for all purposes.

Registered Alarm System Contractor I

EY (EH)* – A “registered alarm system contractor I” means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems for all purposes. A registered alarm system contractor I may contract only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued. * EY and EZ are the alpha letters currently being used. No new licenses are issued with EH and EI, however old licenses with these designation can be renewed.

Alarm System Contractor II

EG – An “alarm system contractor II” means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems other than fire, for all purposes.

Registered Alarm System Contractor II

EZ (EI)* – A “registered alarm system contractor II” means an alarm system contractor whose business includes all types of alarm systems, other than fire, for all purposes. A registered alarm system contractor II may contract only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued. * EY and EZ are the alpha letters currently being used. No new licenses are issued with EH and EI, however old licenses with these designations can be renewed.

Specialty Contractor

ES – A “specialty contractor” means a contractor whose scope of practice is limited to a specific segment of electrical or alarm system contracting, including, but not limited to: elevator specialist (class code 066), utility line electrical specialist (class code 068), low voltage system specialist (class code 069), residential electrical contracting (class code 043), maintenance of electrical fixtures (class code 065), and fabrication, erection, installation, maintenance of electrical advertising signs (class code 067) and Two-Way Radio Communications Systems.

Registered Specialty Contractor

ET – A “registered specialty contractor” means a contractor whose scope of practice is limited to a specific segment of electrical or alarm system contracting, including, but not limited to: elevator specialist (class code 066), utility line electrical specialist (class code 068), low voltage system specialist (class code 069), residential electrical contracting (class code 043), maintenance of electrical fixtures (class code 065), and fabrication, erection, installation, and maintenance of electrical advertising signs (class code 067). A registered electrical specialty contractor may contract only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued.

Registered Residential Alarm System Contractor

EJ – A “registered residential alarm system contractor” means an alarm system contractor whose business is limited to burglar alarm systems in single-family residential, quadruplex housing, and mobile homes of a residential occupancy class. A registered residential alarm system contractor may contract only in the cities and/or counties for which his or her registration is issued.

Certified Licenses
Certified licenses are statewide; a certified license allows you to work as a contractor anywhere in Florida. 

Certified Specialty Electrical Contractor

Registered Licenses
Registered licenses are limited to certain local jurisdictions; a registered license only allows you to work in the cities or counties where you have a competency card. 

Continuing Education Provider and Course Approval

Examination Information

DBPR offers electrical examinations in a computer-based testing (CBT) format. Candidates who have been approved to sit for one of the following examinations may do so by contacting the department’s examination vendor, Pearson VUE. Examinations are available on a daily basis at testing sites throughout the world. For more information, including scheduling and examination references, visit the Electrical Examinations Information page.

Fee Waiver Applications

Prior Criminal Offenses

HB 7125 required the Department of Business and Professional Regulation to post lists of crimes that do not relate to the practice of electrical contracting or the ability to practice electrical contracting, and criminal offenses that were used as a basis for denial of licensure to practice electrical contracting. The bill prohibits the consideration of certain convictions for licensure purposes if the convictions occurred over five years before the date of the application, but allows the consideration of convictions for crimes listed in s. 775.21(4)(a)1, and s. 776.08, Florida Statutes, as well as crimes that relate to good moral character.


Certified and Registered Contractors

Licenses expire August 31st every even year. However, because the 31st falls on a Saturday this year, and September 2nd is a holiday, the deadline has been extended to September 3rd.

DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license(s). This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.

Before midnight EST on September 3, 2024, you will need to complete the following requirements to renew your license:

  • Complete the continuing education requirement; and
  • Pay the renewal fee

See the “CE Requirements” tab for further information on Continuing Education to renew your license.

For more information concerning your license’s unique requirements, please click the relevant link below:


Continuing Education Providers

Continuing Education Provider licenses expire May 31st every other odd year.

DBPR will send you a notification that the renewal period is open, at which time you can renew your license. This will be 90-120 days before the expiration. All notices will be provided via email. We encourage you to keep your information up-to-date and renew online. DBPR online services offer a quick and easy way to renew your license, find license requirements, apply for a license and update a license.

Before midnight EST on May 31, 2023, you will need to complete the renewal requirements. For more information, please click this link:
Renewal Information For CE Providers


We encourage you to renew online. However, you can mail your renewal form and fee to:
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783

Print a Blank Renewal Form


Education Course Lists

You may also use the department’s Find a CE Course tool to locate specific subject areas or course topics.

License Types Continuing Education Requirements Fee Expiration Date
Certified Electrical Contractor 11 hours of Continuing Education must include:
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
6 hours Technical
Additionally, 2 hours false alarm prevention is required for all certified electrical contractors who perform alarm work
$296 8/31 Even Year
Certified Alarm System Contractor I 7 hours of Continuing Education must include:
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
2 hours false alarm prevention
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
$296 8/31 Even Year
Certified Alarm System Contractor II 7 hours of Continuing Education must include:
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
2 hours false alarm prevention
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
$296 8/31 Even Year
Certified Specialty Electrical Contractor 7 hours of Continuing Education must include:
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
1 hour of Technical
1 hour general credit
$296 8/31 Even Year
Registered Electrical Contractor 11 hours of Continuing Education must include:
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
6 hours of Technical
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
$121 8/31 Even Year
Registered Alarm System Contractor I 7 hours of Continuing Education must include:
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
2 hours false alarm prevention
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
$121 8/31 Even Year
Registered Alarm System Contractor II 7 hours of Continuing Education must include:
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
2 hours false alarm prevention
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
$121 8/31 Even Year
Registered Specialty Electrical Contractor 7 hours of Continuing Education must include:
1 hour workers’ compensation
1 hour workplace safety
1 hour business practices
1 hour Florida Laws & Rules
1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course
1 hour of Technical
1 hour general credit
$121 8/31 Even Year

Need Help?

All requests for publications, documents, forms, applications for licenses, permits and other similar certifications can be obtained by contacting the Customer Contact Center.

Division of Professions
Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board
2601 Blair Stone Road
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0791

Telephone: 850.487.1395
Facsimile: 850.488.8040