Florida · Electrician

How to get a Electrician license in Florida

Yes — Florida requires a Electrician license, issued by FL DBPR — Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) — EC. You must pass the state exam, document your qualifying experience. The license fee is $559.25, and it renews every 2 years.

Florida Electrician license requirements at a glance

License required	Yes (state)
Issuing board	FL DBPR — Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) — EC
Exam	Yes — Two-part exam (trade + business), computer-based via Pearson VUE
Experience	3 yrs management in trade (last 6 yrs), OR 4 yrs foreman/supervisor/contractor (last 8 yrs), OR 6 yrs training/education/experience combos; EC requires >=40% 3-phase work
Bond	No
License fee	$559.25
Renewal	Every 2 year(s)
Reciprocity	Endorsement: substantially-equivalent exam/license ($492 application) or 10-yr out-of-state endorsement

License required

Yes (state)

Issuing board

FL DBPR — Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) — EC

Exam

Yes — Two-part exam (trade + business), computer-based via Pearson VUE

Experience

3 yrs management in trade (last 6 yrs), OR 4 yrs foreman/supervisor/contractor (last 8 yrs), OR 6 yrs training/education/experience combos; EC requires >=40% 3-phase work

Bond

License fee

$559.25

Renewal

Every 2 year(s)

Reciprocity

Endorsement: substantially-equivalent exam/license ($492 application) or 10-yr out-of-state endorsement

Step by step

Meet the experience requirement. 3 yrs management in trade (last 6 yrs), OR 4 yrs foreman/supervisor/contractor (last 8 yrs), OR 6 yrs training/education/experience combos; EC requires >=40% 3-phase work
Pass the required exam. Two-part exam (trade + business), computer-based via Pearson VUE
Pay the license fee and apply. Submit your application to FL DBPR — Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) — EC with the $559.25 fee.
Keep the license current. Renew every 2 years to stay eligible to pull permits.

Fee detail and fine print

Fee = $263.25 certified exam application + $296 initial active license; CBT exam $123.75 to vendor separate. Renewal $296 (Aug 31 even years). Credit reports + financial statement + insurance ($300k/occurrence) required; no bond.

Already licensed in another state?

Endorsement: substantially-equivalent exam/license ($492 application) or 10-yr out-of-state endorsement

Florida Electrician reciprocity in detail →

Official source: FL DBPR — Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) — EC →

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license to work as a electrician in Florida?: Yes. Florida requires a Electrician license issued by FL DBPR — Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) — EC.
How much does a Electrician license cost in Florida?: The license fee is $559.25. Fee = $263.25 certified exam application + $296 initial active license; CBT exam $123.75 to vendor separate. Renewal $296 (Aug 31 even years). Credit reports + financial statement + insurance ($300k/occurrence) required; no bond. Exam, fingerprinting, bond premium and insurance are billed separately where they apply.
How much experience do you need?: 3 yrs management in trade (last 6 yrs), OR 4 yrs foreman/supervisor/contractor (last 8 yrs), OR 6 yrs training/education/experience combos; EC requires >=40% 3-phase work
What exam do you have to pass?: Two-part exam (trade + business), computer-based via Pearson VUE
Is a surety bond required in Florida?: No surety bond is required for this license by FL DBPR — Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) — EC. Fee = $263.25 certified exam application + $296 initial active license; CBT exam $123.75 to vendor separate. Renewal $296 (Aug 31 even years). Credit reports + financial statement + insurance ($300k/occurrence) required; no bond.
Does Florida have reciprocity with other states?: Endorsement: substantially-equivalent exam/license ($492 application) or 10-yr out-of-state endorsement
How often do you renew?: Every 2 years.