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Certified Electrical Contractor - Endorsement - for Military Veterans (ECLB 2-A)

This application is used by individuals with military experience that are licensed in Georgia, North Carolina or California and want to become licensed in Florida as a Certified Electrical Contractor.

Application Requirements:
 
  • MILITARY VETERANS: Experience gained in electrical or alarm work in the military may be used toward the requirements for licensure. Please complete the Veteran Fee Waiver and Military Service Verification Form and submit it along with your application for licensure. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee discount. Please visit our DBPR Military Services page for more information.
  • DEFINITIONS: Endorsement is licensure of individuals who hold a substantially equivalent license in another state and would like to become licensed in Florida based on their out-of-state license. Endorsement is similar to reciprocity; however, it is not automatic and it requires board approval.
  • EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The required experience must include at least 40% of work that is in 3-phase services. Experience gained in electrical or alarm work in the military may be used toward the requirements for licensure. You must demonstrate you meet one of the experience requirements set forth in the instruction pages of the application.
  • PERSONAL FINANCIAL/CREDIT: You must provide a personal credit report.
  • BUSINESS FINANCIAL/CREDIT: You must provide a Business Credit Report, Business Financial Statement showing a net worth of at least $10,000, Letter of Financial Responsibility from a bank verifying the applicant can sign checks on the business account and Verification of Supervising Employee Status if not an officer.
  • OUT-OF-STATE LICENSE: You must provide proof you hold one of the following licenses and that you took and passed that state's examination: North Carolina Unlimited, California Electrical C-10 License, Georgia Class II Unrestricted and Low Voltage Unlimited (Must Hold Both Georgia Licenses To Be Eligible).

    Endorsement List

  • FEE: Pay the required fee as provided in the application. Make check payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Military veterans, their spouses and Florida National Guard members may be eligible for a fee waiver, fee reimbursement, and/or fee discount. Please visit our DBPR Military Services page for more information.
  • APPLICATION: Complete the application by clicking on the "Online Services" link or the "Printable Application" link at the bottom of the page.

If you have questions or need assistance in completing this application, please call the Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395 or use our convenient contact form.


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