Alabama Electrical Contractors Board

Reciprocal Licensing

Electrical Contractor License Application by Reciprocity

Request for Verification of License

Reciprocal State Contact Information

Memorandum

TO: Prospective Reciprocity Applicant

FROM: Keith E. Warren
Executive Director

SUBJECT: Reciprocity with Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia

THE SAME APPLICATION IS USED FOR PERSONS APPLYING FOR THE EXAM OR RECIPROCITY. EVERYONE MUST SUBMIT THE SAME INFORMATION.

In order to receive an Alabama Electrical Contractors license through reciprocity, you must comply with the following:

1. A complete notarized application (Completed Business Entity Job List and Completed Work Affidavits/Letter of Ownership if applicant is self employed Signed and Notarized), notarized signature, photograph attached and returned to the Board office.

2. One cashier's check or money order in the amount of $315.00 made payable to the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board. No Company or Personal Checks are accepted.

3. Copy of license issued by the state licensing board showing you have an electrical contractor’s license in the category in which you are applying.

4. An original letter (no faxes, copies, online letters or score sheets form testing centers) from the state licensing board verifying your license and stating that you are in good standing with no reprimands past or pending passed, an examination receiving a grade of 70 or more and said license is an unlimited/unrestricted license. This letter must be with your application not sent separately.

Applications will be reviewed by the Board at their quarterly meetings. Refer to the calendar for Board meeting dates. Should the Board approve your application, you will receive your license in the mail within 10 business days.

Please note that State law requires that any electrical contractor performing a job over $50,000 must have a subcontractors license issued by the General Contractors Board. If you have any questions, please contact them at 1-800-356-6361 or www.genconbd.state.al.us.