How to get a low-voltage technician license in District of Columbia
District of Columbia low-voltage technician licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- 1 For more information to obtain this document, please visit https://dlcp.dc.gov/page/corporations;.
- 2 During the application process, you must select a DC licensed master and upload the Master’s bond.
- Once you have selected your master, they will need to confirm/accept their designation to your company by logging on to their personal account at https://dlcp.dc.gov/industrialtrades.
- Your application cannot be completed without his/her confirmation.
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- Board page: Contractor_FINAL without portal
Requirements overview
- District of Columbia sets experience, education, and exam rules for low-voltage technician applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the District of Columbia low-voltage exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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