Florida electrician exam
Florida state electrical contractor exams are two parts — Business and Technical/Safety — delivered by Pearson VUE after DBPR approval. Both parts are open-book computer-based tests. Local journeyman credentials are separate from this state contractor path.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- ## CANDIDATE INFORMATION ### BOOKLET Electrical Contractors’ Licensure Examinations Effective February 2026 1 Table of Contents Introduction ...
- 2 Testing Locations and Reservations ...
- 2 Telephone or Internet Reservations ...
- 10 Ordering and Additional Information ...
- Board page: [PDF] CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET - MyFloridaLicense.com
Who can schedule
- After DBPR approves your examination application
- Often schedulable with Pearson VUE within about 72 hours of approval
- You may not need to wait for a paper authorization letter if you already have your candidate ID
- Confirm the exact exam name for your specialty (Unlimited, Residential, and others)
Vendor and format
- Pearson VUE CBT sites statewide and beyond
- Schedule via Pearson VUE's Florida DBPR / electrical pages or call 888-204-6230
- Business: 50 scored questions, 2½ hours
- Technical / Safety: 100 scored questions, 5 hours (plus possible unscored pilots)
- Failing Technical / Safety usually means reapplying to DBPR for a new authorization
What the exam covers
- Business (required for certifications): contracting business, law, and project management
- Unlimited Technical / Safety typically weights theory, plans / specs, wiring and protection, methods and materials, special occupancies, OSHA / safety, life safety / ADA, signs, and alarms / limited energy
- Residential outlines shift toward residential loads, services, box / conduit fill, and related NEC applications
- Use the Candidate Information Booklet outline for your specialty — do not study the wrong class
References and ID
- Both parts are open-book
- Bring the reference list printed in the current DBPR / Pearson CIB for your specialty
- NEC edition and other allowed titles change — check the booklet dated for your sitting
- Bring required photo ID and any authorization details Pearson lists at check-in
- Learn the computer UI via the on-site tutorial before the clock matters
Prep that actually helps
- Drill NEC navigation under timed conditions
- Practice business / law separately from technical
- For Unlimited: budget study time for alarms / limited energy and special occupancies
- Match prep materials to the CIB reference list, not an old edition
After you pass
- Passing both parts feeds the DBPR licensing process
- Finish insurance, financial, and entity items for certified or registered status
- If you fail a part: follow DBPR reapplication rules before rebooking Pearson
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