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Florida electrician licensing

Florida does not license journeymen statewide. Counties and cities set journeyman requirements; the state licenses electrical contractors.

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At a glance

Journeyman credential
County certificates of competency
Apprentice credential
None statewide
Journeyman experience
Set by county
Classroom
Set locally
Exam
Local (contractors: Pearson VUE)

Apprentice or trainee

  • Florida has no statewide apprentice license or registration.

Journeyman

  • The DBPR says it does not license or regulate journeymen and refers people to the county licensing office.
  • Requirements vary. Miami-Dade, for example, asks for 3 years of proven experience, and education can count for up to half.

Where to apply

  1. Contact the county or city licensing office where you will work.

  2. The statewide Board licenses certified and registered electrical contractors. Contractor exams are given through Pearson VUE.

Local licensing offices

Large local programs in Florida. Other cities and counties may run their own.

Fees

Fees are set by each city or county.

Exam vendors often charge their own testing fee on top of state fees.

Reciprocity

Not applicable statewide. A county card may or may not be accepted in another county.

Good to know

  • A local journeyman certificate is different from a Florida certified or registered electrical contractor license.

Official sources

Checked October 29, 2026. Rules and fees change by regulation; confirm with the board before you apply or pay.