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Department of State: Division of Professional Regulation: Board of Electrical Examiners

License by Reciprocity


An applicant must submit a copy of reciprocal state's current law and rules and regulation and:

  • Submit a completed and notarized application and pro-rated fee made payable to " State of Delaware."
  • Verification(s) of licensure/or letter(s) of good standing (active and inactive) must be sent directly to the Board office from each state in which a license has been issued.
  • Proof of general liability insurance of at least $300,000
If the reciprocal state's requirements are not substantially similar to those of Delaware, the applicant must:

  • Submit proof of practice at least five years after licensure. Proof of practice consists of the Verification of Employment Form. If an applicant cannot obtain the required affidavit from the supervising licensed electrician, tax W-2 forms showing full-time employment may be substituted at the discretion of the Board. Also include a letter of explanation as to why the affidavit is not obtainable.
  • A self-employed applicant may submit tax form Schedule C as proof of practice.
  • Proof of general liability insurance of at least $300,000


Last Updated: Thursday, 14-Feb-2008 11:58:20 EST
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