Guides/Reciprocity
Florida → Washington electrician license reciprocity
Florida to Washington uses L&I's out-of-state qualification path. Bring DBPR verification and hour evidence; expect an approval letter before PSI unless a narrow exception 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
Path
- DBPR verification of license, exam, and status for L&I
- Hour totals aligned to the WA certificate you need
- L&I approval letter → PSI scheduling with Exam Unique ID
Local FL cards
- County journeyman credentials are not the same as a state certified contractor license
- L&I will care about exam-based state credentials and documented electrical construction hours
Related: Washington renewal · Washington exam · All Washington guides
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