Self-Serve Licensing Platform
ESA’s new online self-serve licensing platform is a modern system designed to make licensing faster, easier and more convenient.
With this new platform, licence holders and applicants will be able to manage their licensing needs anytime, from anywhere.
► Access the Self-Serve Licensing platform.
Stay Connected: Keep Your Email Up to Date
To access the licensing platform and receive updates, you’ll need a current email address on file with ESA Licensing.
If you're a Master Electrician (ME) and/or Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), please make sure your contact information is correct so you don’t miss important communications by email.
To update your email, contact: ESA.Licensing@electricalsafety.on.ca
Who Can Use the Platform?
- New applicants for:
- Master Electrician (ME) licences
- Electrical Contractor (EC) licences
- ME Exam registration (required before applying for an ME licence)
- Current licence holders who need to:
- Renew ME or EC licences
- Update contact or business information
- Change a Designated Master Electrician on file
Key Benefits of the New Online Self-Serve Licensing Platform
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User-friendly and intuitive No training required, just log in and get started. |
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Web-based access Use it from any device with internet, no app download needed. |
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Online ME Exam registration Apply and pay for your ME exam online. |
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Apply for ME and EC licences Submit new licence applications anytime. |
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Renew licences online Quickly and easily renew your ME or EC licence. |
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Self-serve payments Pay fees and access receipts instantly. |
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Manage your licence documents View, download, and update your licence info whenever you need. |
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Improved complaint tracking and compliance monitoring Better tools to support safety and accountability across the sector. |
► Access the Self-Serve Licensing platform.
Resources
Information, FAQs, and videos to help licence holders make the most of the new self-serve licensing platform.
Using the Platform on a Computer
- Add a New Contact or Administrator to an Electrical Contractor Account
- Logging in for the First Time
- Renew Your Electrical Contractor Licence
- Renew Your Master Electrician Licence
- Reset Your Password
- View or Edit Electrical Contractor or Master Electrician Contact Information
Using the Platform on a Mobile Device
- Logging in for the First Time (Cell Phone)
- Renew Your Electrical Contractor Licence (Cell Phone)
- Renew Your Master Electrician Licence (Cell Phone)
FAQs
- Contractor Locator Tool—FAQs and Instructions
- Electrical Contractor Licensing Technology Platform FAQs
- Master Electrician Licensing Technology Platform FAQs
Videos
Add a New Contact or Administrator to an Electrical Contactor Account
How to log in to the new Licensing Technology Platform
Not seeing the answer to your question?
Contact ESA Licensing at: ESA.Licensing@electricalsafety.on.ca








