How Do I Renew My Florida Electrical License?

Published on April 7, 2020 by Ashley Berfield

3 Steps to Renew My Florida Electrical License

Step 1 - When Does My Florida Electrical License Expire:

Licenses for Registered and Certified Electricians will expire on August 31st of every even numbered year. You will need to renew your license before expiration to avoid additional fees or your license becoming null and void. If your license becomes null and void, you will have to reapply as if you have never held a Florida electrical license.

Step 2 - Complete My Electrical Continuing Education:

Important: As of July 1st, new CE requirements are in effect for the upcoming renewal cycle 2020 renewal cycle. The change was approved by the board and an order was signed by Governor DeSantis

The new requirements are as follows:

Certified Electrical Contractors = 11 hours of Continuing Education

1 hour workers' compensation

1 hour workplace safety

1 hour business practices

1 hour Florida Laws & Rules

7 hours of Technical to include — 1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course and 2 hours false alarm prevention for all certified electrical contractors who perform alarm work

Registered Electrical Contractors = 11 hours of Continuing Education

1 hour workers' compensation

1 hour workplace safety

1 hour business practices

1 hour Florida Laws & Rules

7 hours of Technical to include — 1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course

Certified and Registered Alarm Contractors = 7 hours of Continuing Education

1 hour workers' compensation

1 hour workplace safety

1 hour business practices

1 hour Florida Laws & Rules

2 hours false alarm prevention

1 hours of Technical to include — 1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course

Certified and Registered Specialty Contractors = 7 hours of Continuing Education

1 hour workers' compensation

1 hour workplace safety

1 hour business practices

1 hour Florida Laws & Rules

1 hours of Technical to include — 1 hour Florida Building Code advanced module course

2 hours general credit

We recommend starting your electrical continuing education early! JADE Learning offers online courses that enable you to meet your continuing education requirements for a package price. JADE Learning is an approved continuing education provider by the Florida Division of Professions, Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board since 1996. Our courses are taught by licensed electricians and NEC experts! Once your courses are completed, you'll receive your completion certificates in PDF format in a confirmation email. JADE Learning electronically reports your hours the next business day and we're happy to rush report if needed!

Step 3 - Renew My Florida Electrical License:

Lastly, you will need to complete your license renewal application and pay your electrical license renewal fee. Be sure to start your electrical continuing education early and submit your renewal application on time to avoid any late fees. You cannot work with an inactive Florida electrical license.

Check the status of your Florida electrical license.

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