How to verify a Florida electrical contractor license

Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) licenses electrical contractors. Checking a license takes a few minutes.

Certified vs registered

A Certified Electrical Contractor (EC) can work anywhere in Florida. A Registered Electrical Contractor (ER) can work only in the local jurisdictions where they’re registered, so confirm the registration covers your city or county.

Steps

• Ask for the license number
• Search it on the DBPR license lookup at myfloridalicense.com
• Check that the status is current and active and the license type fits the work
• Ask for proof of insurance
• Make sure the permit is in the contractor’s name

Last reviewed: 2026-11-01