How to get a journeyman electrician license in Florida
Florida state electrical contractor licenses run through DBPR / the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board. Local journeyman cards are a separate track in many counties — verify which credential you actually need before filing.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
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- Board page: Chapter 489 Section 5335 - 2024 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
Two different tracks
- State certified or registered contractor licenses — DBPR / ECLB
- Local journeyman cards — separate track in many counties
- Verify which credential you actually need before filing
Typical state path
- Documented experience
- Application and exam
- Often background / fingerprint steps
Exam
- See the Florida electrician exam guide for vendor, scheduling, references, and retakes
- LicenseFlo helps with paperwork and reminders — we do not sit the exam
Fees and timeline
- Budget application and exam fees to DBPR, plus CE at renewal
- Processing times vary — plan in weeks
- Confirm current fees on the board site
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
Have LicenseFlo do it
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