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Electrician
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No
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
0 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
No state licensing fees reported for electricians in Florida. Check with your local jurisdiction for any municipal licensing requirements.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
No
Regulation Level
hybrid
License Types
Notes
Florida licenses electrical CONTRACTORS (not individual electricians) through the DBPR Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB). There is no state-level journeyman or master electrician license for individuals. Certified Electrical Contractors can work statewide; Registered Electrical Contractors are limited to the local jurisdiction where registered. Individual electricians work under a licensed contractor.
Hybrid: State Contractor License + Local Electrician Licenses
Regulated by the Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board
Florida issues electrical contractor licenses at the state level, but journeyman and master electrician licenses are issued by local cities and counties. Requirements for individual electrician licenses vary by jurisdiction.
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
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The exam information below applies to the state-level contractor exam. Journeyman and master electrician exams are administered by local jurisdictions and requirements vary.
Exam Requirements
VerifiedNot Required
Journeyman Exam
Not Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
Prometric
NEC Version
2023 NEC
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
80
Questions
240 min
Time Limit
Master Exam Details
80
Questions
300 min
Time Limit
Retake Policy
Must wait 30 days before retaking the exam; may attempt up to 3 times before additional training is required
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Overall licensing difficulty: 18/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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Florida has 6% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 458 residents.
Florida has below-average electricians density — strong demand for new electricians.
Florida ranks #40 out of 51 states by electricians per capita.
Fees vary by local jurisdiction. Ranges shown are typical but not universal.
| Fee | Amount |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years (biennially)
Renewal Period
14 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$100
2 years renewal fee
Regulatory Board
Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our electrician license renewal guide.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Endorsement
Transfer Details
Florida may accept out-of-state licenses by endorsement. Applicants must hold a valid journeyman or master license from another state and may need to pass the state exam.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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Florida licenses electrical contractors (not individual electricians) at the state level. Many counties also issue local competency cards for individual electricians. The state Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB) under DBPR oversees contractor licensing.
IMPORTANT: Florida licenses electrical CONTRACTORS, not individual electricians. There is no state-level journeyman or master electrician license.
The ECLB issues two types of contractor licenses: Certified Electrical Contractor (statewide) and Registered Electrical Contractor (local jurisdiction only).
Individual electricians work under a licensed contractor and are not individually licensed at the state level.
Many local jurisdictions (counties and cities) issue their own competency cards or journeyman-level licenses for individual electricians.
The Certified Electrical Contractor exam is administered by Prometric.
Previous version of this file incorrectly listed journeyman/master electrician licenses and fabricated fees — corrected 2026-03-21.
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Electrician requirements in Florida verified against Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board, April 2026.
Official regulatory agency — added during electrician audit
Accessed 2026-03-22
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