Do you need a license to do electrical work in Florida?
Yes. In Florida, engaging in the business of electrical contracting requires certification (to contract statewide, after passing the state examination) or registration (to contract only in the local jurisdiction whose competency requirements were met) under the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board’s law. An electrical contractor is a person who installs, repairs, alters, adds to or designs electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, raceways or conduit, or who offers or bids to do that business. The department issues cease and desist orders against anyone contracting without the required certification or registration. This is Fla. Stat. §§ 489.505, 489.516.
| What | Florida |
|---|---|
| Electrician license | State certified or registered electrical contractor |
Source
Fla. Stat. §§ 489.505, 489.516
Read the statute in the Florida Statutes (The Florida Senate): flsenate.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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