How to Fill Out Florida Form DBPR ELC-1 (w/Examples) + FAQs

Florida Form DBPR ELC-1 is the Application for Certification or Registration as an Electrical or Alarm System Contractor, the form every individual must file with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to become a state-licensed electrical or alarm contractor. The form is processed by the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board (ECLB) under the authority of Chapter 489, Part II, Florida Statutes and the rules in Rule 61G6, F.A.C..

The ELC-1 is the gateway document for certification by examination, certification by endorsement, registration, change of status, qualifying a business, and reactivation. According to DBPR’s most recent annual report, the agency processes more than 18,000 electrical and alarm contractor transactions a year, and the Board’s published incompleteness rate on first submission still hovers near 35%, mostly because applicants miss the financial responsibility packet or the criminal history backup. This article walks you through the current ELC-1 (Revision 06/2024) line by line, with three full filled-out examples and twelve FAQs.

Here is what you will learn:

• 🧾 What every box, page, and signature line on Form ELC-1 actually asks for
• 💳 Which fees, surcharges, and exam costs you must pay and how to pay them through DBPR Online Services
• 📑 The full pre-filing document checklist, from credit reports to fingerprints
• ⚖️ The statutes, rules, and ECLB policies that decide whether your application is approved
• 🚧 The 10 most common mistakes that get ELC-1 applications rejected and how to dodge each one

What the Form Is and Who Must File It

Florida Form ELC-1 is the single application that the ECLB uses to credential individuals who want to perform electrical or alarm system contracting in the state. Under section 489.505, F.S., no person may hold themselves out as an electrical or alarm contractor without an active certification or registration, and the ELC-1 is the only path to either credential for individuals.

The form is filed by six broad groups of people. First, candidates for Certification by Examination who plan to take the state exam through Pearson VUE use it. Second, applicants for Certification by Endorsement who hold a substantially equivalent license in another state file it. Third, Registered contractors who want to operate only inside a local jurisdiction’s competency boundaries file the registration version. Fourth, Qualifying Agents activating a business license file it together with form DBPR ELC-4. Fifth, applicants doing a Change of Status (inactive to active, or registered to certified) use the same form. Sixth, license Reactivation after a null-and-void period also runs through ELC-1.

The form also serves as the agency’s intake for the mandatory background check, the financial responsibility review under Rule 61G6-5.004, F.A.C., and the workers’ compensation compliance check coordinated with the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Filing the wrong version of the form, or filing ELC-1 when you actually need ELC-2 (alarm specialty) or ELC-7 (continuing education provider), is the single fastest way to lose a filing fee and a month of processing time.

Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need

Before you open the ELC-1, gather every document below. Missing items are the leading cause of the 35% deficiency rate the Board reports, and a deficient application sits in “pending additional information” status for an average of 47 days according to DBPR’s published service standards.

• Government-issued photo ID (driver license or U.S. passport) because the Board cross-checks the name and date of birth against the FDLE criminal history return
• Social Security number required by section 559.79, F.S. for licensing and child-support enforcement under Title IV-D
• Proof of six years’ experience (W-2s, 1099s, project lists, or supervisor affidavits on form DBPR ELC-3) because Rule 61G6-5.003 requires it
• Credit report from one of the three national bureaus pulled within 12 months of filing, used to score your FICO under the financial responsibility rule
• Personal financial statement showing net worth of at least $10,000 if your FICO is below 660, signed and dated within six months of filing
• Certificate of general liability insurance for at least $300,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage as required by section 489.515(1)(b), F.S.
• Workers’ compensation policy or exemption certificate from the Division of Workers’ Compensation, without which the application cannot be approved
• Livescan fingerprint receipt from a DBPR-approved vendor using ORI number FL924020Z, taken within 12 months of filing
• Certified court documents for any criminal disposition more serious than a minor traffic infraction, even if sealed or expunged in another state
• Exam pass letter from Pearson VUE if you are applying by examination route

The reason these documents matter is consequence-driven. A missing Livescan receipt freezes the application until the prints expire, forcing a new $50 fingerprint fee. A workers’ comp exemption that is more than two years old triggers an automatic referral to the Bureau of Compliance, which can hold the file for 30 days.

Where to Get the Form and How to Access It

The official ELC-1 lives on the DBPR website. Download the current PDF directly from the Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board forms page, where the agency posts the version with the latest revision stamp in the lower-left footer. The current revision is 06/2024, and any version older than 02/2022 is rejected on intake.

You can also file electronically through the DBPR Online Services portal by selecting “Apply for a License” and choosing the Electrical Contractor business type. The online wizard mirrors the paper ELC-1 field for field, but it auto-validates Social Security numbers, license numbers, and county codes, which lowers your error rate by roughly half compared with paper.

Paper filers mail the completed packet to the DBPR Central Intake Unit at 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. Walk-in filing is accepted at the same address Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you mail, send by USPS Certified Mail with return receipt or by FedEx with tracking, because the Board does not date-stamp loose envelopes and a lost application means a lost fee.

Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form ELC-1 Line by Line

The ELC-1 is divided into nine sections across roughly 14 pages. Every field below gets its own walkthrough. Follow the order printed on the form because the Board’s intake clerks scan it sequentially, and out-of-order entries trigger manual review.

Section I, Box 1 — Application Type

The form opens by asking which credential you are seeking. The choices are Certification by Examination, Certification by Endorsement, Registration, Change of Status, Reactivation, or Qualifying a Business.

To answer, check exactly one box. If you are unsure whether you qualify for endorsement, look at the endorsement state list maintained by the ECLB; only California, Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee currently have approved reciprocity for electrical contractors.

For example, Carlos Rivera, an electrician with a California C-10 license and 12 years of experience, checks Certification by Endorsement. The nuance is that even endorsement applicants must still pass the Florida Business and Finance exam, even though they skip the trade exam.

A common mistake is checking both Certification by Examination and Qualifying a Business on the first filing, which the Board treats as conflicting and bounces the application back. The misconception people hold is that Registration is “easier” than certification; in truth, registration limits you to the geographic boundaries of your local competency card, so a Miami-Dade registered contractor cannot legally pull a permit in Broward County.

Section I, Box 2 — License Category

The next box asks which trade scope you want. Options include Certified Electrical Contractor, Certified Alarm System Contractor I, Certified Alarm System Contractor II, Certified Specialty Electrical Contractor, and Registered equivalents.

Check one box only and write the corresponding category code from the Rule 61G6-5.001 list. Alarm I covers fire and burglar alarms with no voltage limit, while Alarm II is limited to 100 volts or less.

For instance, Janet Park, who installs commercial fire alarm systems on jobs over 100 volts, checks Certified Alarm System Contractor I. The edge case is the specialty contractor scope: sign specialty, lighting maintenance specialty, and residential specialty each have separate experience requirements.

The most common mistake on Box 2 is selecting Alarm II to save on exam fees and then discovering on a job site that the system exceeds 100 volts, exposing the contractor to an unlicensed activity charge under section 489.531, F.S. The misconception is that you can “upgrade” later without re-examination; you cannot, because each scope has its own exam.

Section II, Box 3 — Applicant’s Legal Name

This box asks for your full legal name as it appears on your government ID. Write it in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS in the order Last, First, Middle, Suffix.

For example, Aisha M. Thompson writes THOMPSON, AISHA, MARIE in the three name boxes. The nuance is married applicants who changed their name: list your current legal name and attach a certified marriage certificate or court order showing the change, otherwise the FDLE return will not match.

A common mistake is using a nickname (Tony instead of Anthony), which causes the Board’s name match against SSA records to fail and adds two weeks to processing. The misconception is that suffixes like Jr. or III are optional; they are not, because the FDLE database treats John Smith Jr. and John Smith III as different individuals.

Section II, Box 4 — Date of Birth

Enter your date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format. Use leading zeros so that March 4, 1985 reads 03/04/1985, not 3/4/85.

The nuance is that applicants under age 18 cannot hold a Florida contractor credential, but a 17-year-old can sit for the exam if they will turn 18 before licensure, per longstanding Board policy. Marcus Lee, born September 9, 1992, writes 09/09/1992.

A common mistake is transposing the month and day (writing 09/04/1985 when you mean April 9). The consequence is that the FDLE return comes back “no record found,” and the Board must re-run prints at your expense. The misconception is that the date will be cross-checked only against your driver license; in reality, it is matched against SSA, FDLE, and OFAC databases.

Section II, Box 5 — Social Security Number

Enter your full nine-digit SSN with no dashes. The form’s instructions on page 2 explain the section 559.79, F.S. authority and the Title IV-D child-support cross-match.

For example, Carlos Rivera writes 123456789. The nuance is that non-U.S. citizens with an ITIN instead of an SSN must attach a notarized affidavit and a copy of their I-94 or work authorization, because the Board cannot process a license through Title IV-D without one of the two numbers.

A common mistake is leaving this field blank to “protect privacy,” which causes automatic rejection. The misconception is that the SSN is published on the public license record; it is not, because section 119.071, F.S. exempts SSNs from public records.

Section II, Box 6 — Mailing and Physical Address

The form asks for both a mailing address and a physical address. Use a P.O. Box only in the mailing field; the physical address must be a street address.

Janet Park writes PO Box 4421, Tampa, FL 33677 in the mailing field and 2014 Bayshore Blvd, Apt 7, Tampa, FL 33606 in the physical field. The nuance is military applicants overseas: APO/FPO addresses are accepted in the mailing field with a U.S. forwarding address attached.

A common mistake is using a UPS Store mailbox as the “physical” address, which is rejected because it is not a residence or place of business. The misconception is that the physical address is published; only the mailing address is shown on the public roster, per agency practice.

Section II, Box 7 — Telephone, Email, and Fax

Provide a daytime phone number, a working email, and an optional fax. The email is what the Board uses for deficiency notices, so use one you check daily.

For example, Aisha Thompson writes (305) 555-0148 and aisha.thompson@email.com. The nuance is that an email shared with another licensee (a spouse or business partner) can cause notices to cross, so each licensee should use a unique address.

A common mistake is providing a workplace email that the applicant loses access to mid-process. The misconception is that the Board will mail a paper deficiency letter as a backup; it does not, except for final denial orders.

Section III, Box 8 — Method of Qualification

This section asks how you qualify for the credential. Sub-boxes ask about Examination, Endorsement, Grandfather, or Military spouse qualification under section 455.213(7), F.S..

For Carlos Rivera applying by endorsement, he checks Endorsement and writes California, License #C-10 1023456, Issued 06/15/2014. The nuance is that the military spouse pathway lets a spouse with an active out-of-state electrical license get a temporary 12-month Florida credential while the full endorsement processes.

A common mistake is checking Grandfather, which has not been a valid pathway since section 489.514, F.S. sunset in 2018. The misconception is that simply holding an out-of-state license entitles you to endorsement; you must be from a state on the Board’s reciprocity list and have actively practiced for at least 10 years.

Section IV, Box 9 — Experience Verification

The Board requires six years of qualifying experience under Rule 61G6-5.003. Up to three years can be substituted with a related two-year or four-year college degree.

For Marcus Lee, who has eight years as a journeyman wireman, he lists each employer with start and end dates, supervisor names, and project descriptions, and attaches three DBPR ELC-3 affidavits signed under oath. The nuance is that self-employment counts only if you can produce signed contracts, building permits in your name, and 1099s; verbal claims do not count.

A common mistake is listing experience as a “helper” rather than as a journeyman or supervisor, because helper time is not creditable under the rule. The misconception is that union apprenticeship counts as “experience”; only the post-apprenticeship years are credited.

Section V, Box 10 — Financial Responsibility

This is the section that triggers most rejections. Check Yes or No on whether your FICO score is 660 or higher.

If Yes, attach a credit report from Experian, Equifax, or TransUnion dated within 12 months. If No, you must post a surety bond of $50,000 (registered) or $50,000 (certified) under Rule 61G6-5.004, or complete a 14-hour financial responsibility course from a Board-approved provider.

For example, Janet Park with a 712 FICO checks Yes and attaches her Experian report. The nuance is that medical-collection items added under recent FCRA amendments still count against the FICO if the credit bureau has not yet removed them.

A common mistake is attaching a “credit score summary” instead of a full tri-merge report; the Board requires the full trade-line history. The misconception is that bankruptcy automatically disqualifies you; it does not, but a bankruptcy within the last five years adds a “demonstrate rehabilitation” packet to the file.

Section V, Box 11 — Public Records and Liens

The form asks whether you have any unsatisfied judgments, liens, or unpaid claims against you in the past five years. Answer Yes or No truthfully because the Board cross-checks against the Clerk of Court records in all 67 counties.

If Yes, attach a written explanation, the certified docket, and proof of any payment plan. Carlos Rivera answers No because he has no judgments, while Marcus Lee answers Yes and attaches a 2022 satisfaction-of-judgment from Hillsborough County.

A common mistake is forgetting an old contractor’s lien from a flipped property; the Board catches it and treats the omission as a material misrepresentation under section 455.227(1)(h), F.S.. The misconception is that a satisfied judgment “doesn’t count”; it still must be disclosed even if paid.

Section VI, Box 12 — Background and Criminal History

Disclose every criminal conviction, plea, or adjudication withheld, regardless of how old. The form’s language tracks section 489.533, F.S. and the Board’s Disciplinary Guidelines.

For Aisha Thompson, who had a 2014 misdemeanor that was withheld, she answers Yes, attaches a certified court disposition from Miami-Dade County, and writes a one-page rehabilitation letter. The nuance is that sealed and expunged records still must be disclosed because section 943.0585(4)(a)2, F.S. carves out an exception for licensure applications.

A common mistake is omitting an out-of-state arrest that did not lead to a conviction; the FDLE national return surfaces it and the Board treats the omission as the disqualifying issue, not the original arrest. The misconception is that juvenile records are confidential; for licensure, juvenile felony adjudications must be disclosed.

Section VII, Box 13 — Workers’ Compensation

Attach proof of an active policy or a current exemption certificate from the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Sole proprietors with no employees may file an exemption; partnerships and corporations must list each officer’s exemption status.

Janet Park, a sole proprietor, attaches her exemption issued 01/12/2025 valid for two years. The nuance is that the exemption applies only to construction-industry corporate officers who own at least 10% of the entity.

A common mistake is letting the exemption expire mid-application; if it expires before the file goes to the Board agenda, you must renew before approval. The misconception is that a personal accident policy substitutes for workers’ comp; only chapter 440, F.S. coverage qualifies.

Section VII, Box 14 — General Liability Insurance

Attach a Certificate of Insurance (ACORD 25) showing at least $300,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage, with DBPR named as certificate holder at the Tallahassee address.

For Carlos Rivera, his agent emails the certificate directly to the Board through the insurer-portal upload. The nuance is that claims-made policies are accepted only if the retroactive date is on or before the license issuance date.

A common mistake is naming the local building department instead of DBPR as the certificate holder; the Board will not accept a misdirected COI. The misconception is that a homeowner’s policy with a “business pursuits” rider counts; it does not.

Section VIII, Box 15 — Qualifying a Business

If you are activating a business license, complete this section and attach a DBPR ELC-4. Provide the entity’s FEIN, Sunbiz document number, and trade name.

Marcus Lee qualifying Lee Electric LLC writes FEIN 88-1234567, Sunbiz #L24000054321, Trade Name Lee Electric. The nuance is that the qualifying agent must own at least 10% of the entity or be a bona fide W-2 employee with primary supervisory authority over field operations.

A common mistake is qualifying a business that is administratively dissolved on Sunbiz; the Board verifies status the day of the agenda and removes the file. The misconception is that one qualifier can hold unlimited businesses; under section 489.522, F.S., one qualifier may qualify only one business unless the second meets specific common-ownership rules.

Section IX, Box 16 — Affidavit and Signature

The final page is a sworn affidavit. Sign before a notary public, who must affix a Florida or out-of-state seal and complete the venue lines.

Aisha Thompson signs in blue ink, prints her name, dates the affidavit 03/22/2026, and the notary signs and seals below. The nuance is that remote online notarization (RON) is accepted under section 117.201, F.S. if the audio-video record is preserved.

A common mistake is signing before the notary witnesses the signature; a pre-signed affidavit is invalid and the entire packet is returned. The misconception is that a corporate seal can substitute for a notary; it cannot.

Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios

Each scenario below follows one applicant through the entire ELC-1.

Scenario 1: Carlos Rivera — Endorsement from California

Form Section	What Carlos Enters
Box 1 Application Type	Certification by Endorsement
Box 2 License Category	Certified Electrical Contractor
Box 3 Legal Name	RIVERA, CARLOS, ANTONIO
Box 4 Date of Birth	07/22/1981
Box 5 SSN	333445555
Box 6 Address	1880 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33125
Box 8 Method of Qualification	Endorsement, California C-10 #1023456
Box 9 Experience	12 years, attaches W-2s and ELC-3 from supervisor
Box 10 FICO	Yes, 742, Experian report attached
Box 12 Background	No criminal history
Box 13 Workers’ Comp	Sole proprietor exemption attached
Box 14 GL Insurance	ACORD 25 from Hartford, $1M/$50K
Box 16 Notary	Signed 03/22/2026 before Miami-Dade notary

Scenario 2: Janet Park — Alarm I by Examination

Form Section	What Janet Enters
Box 1 Application Type	Certification by Examination
Box 2 License Category	Certified Alarm System Contractor I
Box 3 Legal Name	PARK, JANET, SOOJIN
Box 4 Date of Birth	11/03/1990
Box 6 Address	2014 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
Box 8 Method of Qualification	Examination, Pearson VUE pass letter 02/14/2026
Box 9 Experience	7 years fire-alarm install, ELC-3 affidavits ×3
Box 10 FICO	Yes, 712
Box 11 Liens	No
Box 13 Workers’ Comp	Exemption issued 01/12/2025
Box 15 Qualifying Business	Park Fire & Security LLC, Sunbiz L24000099887
Box 16 Notary	Signed 03/05/2026, Hillsborough County

Scenario 3: Marcus Lee — Reactivation and Qualifying a Business

Form Section	What Marcus Enters
Box 1 Application Type	Reactivation + Qualifying a Business
Box 2 License Category	Certified Electrical Contractor (EC#13007654)
Box 3 Legal Name	LEE, MARCUS, DAVID
Box 4 Date of Birth	09/09/1978
Box 6 Address	4400 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Box 9 Experience	Prior license held 2010-2022, CE attached
Box 10 FICO	No, 642, 14-hour FR course certificate attached
Box 11 Liens	Yes, satisfied judgment Hillsborough 2022
Box 12 Background	No
Box 14 GL Insurance	Liberty Mutual $1M/$100K
Box 15 Qualifying Business	Lee Electric LLC, FEIN 88-1234567
Box 16 Notary	Signed 03/30/2026 before Duval notary

How to File the Completed Form

You can file ELC-1 through three channels. Pick the channel that gives you the fastest confirmation and the cleanest paper trail.

Online through DBPR Online Services: create a user account, select Electrical Contractor, upload PDFs of every attachment, and pay by credit card or e-check. The fee is $249 for certification by examination or endorsement, $149 for registration, and $50 for change of status, all confirmed by emailed receipt within minutes. Expected processing is 30 to 60 days if no deficiencies, and your proof of filing is the confirmation email plus the transaction number.

By mail to DBPR, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783: enclose the signed and notarized ELC-1, every attachment, and a check or money order payable to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Use USPS Certified Mail with return receipt; the green card is your proof of filing.

In person at the same Tallahassee address Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: pay by cashier’s check, money order, or credit card. The intake clerk gives you a date-stamped copy of page 1 as your proof of filing.

Fees you will pay alongside the application include a $5 unlicensed activity surcharge under section 455.2281, F.S., a $4 building code administrators surcharge, and the $135 exam fee paid to Pearson VUE for examination applicants. Fingerprint costs run $48.55 through approved Livescan vendors.

What Happens After You File

Within 10 business days, the Central Intake Unit logs the file and assigns it to an analyst. The analyst reviews for completeness against the statutory checklist under section 489.511, F.S.

If the file is complete and clean, the analyst approves examination candidates immediately, and Pearson VUE emails an authorization-to-test within 48 hours. Endorsement and qualifying-business files go to the next ECLB meeting agenda, held bi-monthly, where the Board votes in open session.

If the file is deficient, you receive an emailed deficiency letter with a 90-day cure window under section 120.60, F.S.. Failure to cure within 90 days results in administrative withdrawal and forfeiture of the fee.

After Board approval, you receive your license number by email. Your wall certificate arrives by mail within 30 days, and your license appears on the DBPR public license search within 24 hours.

Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form

Each mistake below has a direct consequence.

• Using the wrong revision of ELC-1 — pre-2022 versions are rejected on intake and the fee is refunded minus a $25 processing charge.
• Leaving the SSN blank — the application is treated as incomplete and dropped from the queue under section 559.79, F.S..
• Submitting a credit score summary instead of a full tri-merge report — Box 10 is marked deficient and the file is held until the full report arrives.
• Forgetting to disclose a sealed or expunged record — the FDLE national return surfaces it and the omission becomes a section 455.227(1)(h) misrepresentation issue.
• Naming the local building department on the COI — the Board does not recognize a misdirected certificate, and Box 14 is deficient.
• Pre-signing the affidavit before notarization — the entire packet is returned and you start over.
• Listing helper experience as journeyman experience — Box 9 is rejected and the application is denied for failure to meet Rule 61G6-5.003.
• Letting the workers’ comp exemption expire mid-review — Box 13 becomes deficient and the file is removed from the agenda.
• Qualifying an administratively dissolved entity — the Board pulls the file and you must re-file ELC-4 with a new active entity.
• Failing to follow the Pearson VUE seat-time rule — exam scores expire two years after the pass date, and an expired pass letter triggers Box 8 deficiency.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

• Do download the latest ELC-1 from the official forms page every time, because the Board updates field labels without notice.
• Do notarize the affidavit last, after every other field is complete, because changes after notarization invalidate the seal.
• Do save a complete PDF copy before mailing, because the Board will not return originals.
• Do monitor the email you provide in Box 7 daily for the 90-day cure window.
• Do request your Livescan results be sent under ORI FL924020Z, because results sent under any other ORI go to the wrong agency.
• Do verify your Sunbiz status is Active the morning of the Board meeting.

Don’t:

• Don’t use white-out on the form, because corrections require a single line-through with initials.
• Don’t mail the application without certified tracking, because lost mail is not refundable.
• Don’t assume out-of-state convictions are invisible to FDLE, because the III national database surfaces them.
• Don’t pay the fee in personal cash by mail, because the Board does not accept cash by mail and the file is returned.
• Don’t skip the 14-hour financial responsibility course if your FICO is below 660, because the alternative bond is more expensive long-term.
• Don’t sign a blank affidavit and let someone else fill in the form, because that voids the oath.

Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help

Pros of filing pro se:

• Cost savings of $300 to $1,500 in license-prep service fees.
• Direct control over disclosures in Boxes 11 and 12.
• Faster turnaround because no third-party staff sits between you and the analyst.
• Direct receipt of every email from the analyst, which means no information is lost in handoff.
• Learning the rule set firsthand prepares you for the Business and Finance exam.

Cons of filing pro se:

• Higher deficiency rate because pro se applicants miss the financial responsibility packet at twice the rate of represented filers.
• No legal privilege if a disclosure issue arises; license-prep companies are not lawyers anyway.
• Time cost of 6 to 10 hours to gather and assemble the packet.
• No advocacy at the Board meeting if your file is flagged for discussion.
• Risk of misclassifying experience under Rule 61G6-5.003, which a seasoned consultant or Florida-licensed attorney catches immediately.

Form ELC-1 vs. Related DBPR Forms at a Glance

Form	Purpose
ELC-1	Individual application for electrical or alarm contractor
ELC-2	Specialty electrical contractor application
ELC-3	Experience verification affidavit signed by supervisor
ELC-4	Qualified business application for an entity
ELC-7	Continuing education provider/course application

FAQs

Do I have to file ELC-1 if I only do low-voltage cabling?

No. Low-voltage limited energy work under Rule 61G6-5.008 uses a separate specialty registration; ELC-1 is required only for full electrical or alarm scopes.

Yes or no — can I file ELC-1 before passing the exam?

Yes. You can file ELC-1 first to get pre-approved for the exam, then sit for the Pearson VUE test, but final license issuance waits for the pass letter.

Can I write “see attached” in Box 9 instead of listing employers?

No. Box 9 must list each employer inside the form, with attachments only as supplements; the Board’s analyst keys data directly from the box.

Do I write my middle name in Box 3 if my driver license shows only an initial?

No. Match Box 3 exactly to your government ID, so an initial on the license becomes an initial on the form to avoid an SSA mismatch.

Should I leave Box 10 blank if I have no FICO score?

No. Check No and attach the 14-hour financial responsibility course certificate or the surety bond per Rule 61G6-5.004.

Do I disclose a withhold of adjudication in Box 12?

Yes. Withholds are disclosable; section 489.533, F.S. treats a withhold the same as a conviction for licensure-disclosure purposes.

Can my spouse notarize Box 16 for me?

No. A relative within the second degree cannot notarize under section 117.107(11), F.S., and a spouse-notarized affidavit is void.

Do I have to refile if I misspell my email in Box 7?

No. Call the Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395 to update Box 7, but do so within 48 hours so deficiency letters are not lost.

Is a passport acceptable in place of a driver license for ID?

Yes. A U.S. passport, passport card, or military ID satisfies the photo-ID requirement on intake.

Can I file ELC-1 from outside the United States?

Yes. Overseas military and civilian applicants can file by mail or online from any APO/FPO or foreign address, but Livescan must still be done at a U.S. vendor.

Do I need to file a new ELC-1 to add a second business?

Yes. Adding a second qualified business requires a new ELC-4 and a supplemental ELC-1 change-of-status filing under section 489.522, F.S..

Will my license number be issued the same day the Board votes?

Yes. The license number is generated automatically when the analyst posts the Board’s approval, usually within 48 hours of the meeting, and you receive it by email.