Electrician license requirements in Florida.
Florida licenses electrical contractors through a dedicated board — the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board at DBPR, separate from the construction board that handles plumbing and HVAC. As with those trades, a certified license works statewide while a registered license is limited to the local jurisdiction.
What Florida requires.
Certified Electrical Contractor (EC)
State-certified. Authorizes electrical contracting anywhere in Florida with no jurisdictional limit.
Registered Electrical Contractor (ER)
Competency-tested locally and limited to the jurisdiction that licensed you.
Getting the Certified Electrical Contractor
- Be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED
- At least four years of experience in the electrical trade, including supervisory experience — published sources differ on whether the supervisory portion is one year or three, so confirm the current rule with the board
- Document that at least 40% of the qualifying work was three-phase
- Provide a personal credit report, a business credit report, and a financial statement showing net worth of at least $10,000
Renewal: Certified and registered electrical contractors complete 11 hours of continuing education each two-year renewal cycle.
- · Electrical is governed by the ECLB, not the Construction Industry Licensing Board that covers plumbing and air conditioning — different board, different application.
The official board
Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board (ECLB) — Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Visit the boardVerified 2026-08 against the sources below. Licensing rules change — confirm with the board before relying on this page.
Florida electrical licensing FAQ.
Do you need a license to do electrical work in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires an electrical contractor license from the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board at DBPR. A certified (EC) license works statewide; a registered (ER) license is limited to the local jurisdiction where you passed the competency exam.
What is the difference between a certified and registered electrical contractor in Florida?
Certified electrical contractors are licensed by the state and can work anywhere in Florida. Registered electrical contractors are competency-tested at the local level and can only work in that jurisdiction.
How much experience do you need for a Florida electrical contractor license?
At least four years in the electrical trade including supervisory experience, with at least 40% of the qualifying work being three-phase. Published sources disagree on whether the supervisory requirement is one year or three, so confirm the current standard with the ECLB before applying.
Does Florida check your finances for an electrical license?
Yes. The board requires a personal credit report, a business credit report, and a financial statement showing net worth of at least $10,000.
What continuing education do Florida electrical contractors need?
11 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal cycle, for both certified and registered electrical contractors.
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