Guides/Reciprocity
Florida → Tennessee electrician license reciprocity
Moving an electrician or contractor license from Florida to Tennessee is rarely automatic. Expect home-board verification, destination applications, and often an exam or endorsement review unless a formal reciprocity agreement applies.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- ## ELECTRICAL ENDORSEMENTS EXAMS COMPARISON State or National Examination Recognized for Endorsement Categories that are Recognized for Endorsement Date of Determination 1.
- California YES CA C-10= FL Unlimited EC CA C-7= FL Limited Energy Specialty CA C-45 = FL ELECTRICAL SIGN SPECIALTY March 2001 November 2019 2.
- Colorado Partial CO Electrical Contractor Technical Exam= FL Unlimited EC Technical Exam (Applicants must take Florida Business Exam for Licensure) November 2019 3.
- Board page: Electrical endorsement matrix
Reality check
- Florida → Tennessee is not a one-form card swap in most cases
- Formal reciprocity agreements exist for some contractor boards and class pairs — confirm on both boards
- When there is no agreement, plan for experience documentation and the destination exam path
What to gather
- Active Florida license verification (class, exam basis, status, discipline)
- Hour / experience evidence the destination board accepts
- Identity documents that match both board files exactly
Timeline tip
- Start verification while the home license is still active
- Budget weeks for board review before exam scheduling
Related: Tennessee renewal · Tennessee exam · All Tennessee guides
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