Licensing Related Forms
ESA is committed to processing 80% of new complete Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor licence applications within 30 business days. Learn More.ESA is committed to processing 80% of new complete Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor licence applications within 30 business days.
Contractor Licensing
Please note that notification forms cannot be submitted directly through the website to the Customer Service Centre.
Submit your completed application forms, along with required documents and fee (if applicable):
By email: esa.licensing@electricalsafety.on.ca
By mail: 400 Sheldon Dr., Unit 1, Cambridge, ON, N1T 2H9
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ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence Application |
Application Form and process on how to apply for an ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor (EC) licence. |
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Customer Account Application |
Apply for a customer credit account with ESA. |
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Linking multiple accounts with an Electrical Contractors Licence |
Fill out this form to link multiple ESA accounts for the same business under one Electrical Contractor Licence (owned & operated under the same name, in different locations). |
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Inspection Notifications Transfer |
Use this form to transfer Notifications to another Licensed Electrical Contractor. |
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Notice of Change to Information |
Use this form to change information for a licence, i.e. address, directors/officers, owners, partners or preferred correspondence method. |
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Licence Replacement |
Complete this form to replace a lost or destroyed licence. |
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Notice of Change to Designated Master Electrician |
Use this form to report the loss of, or change to your designated Master Electrician. |
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Master Electrician
Please note that forms cannot be submitted directly through the website to the Licensing Department.
Submit your completed application forms, along with required documents and fee (if applicable):
By email: masters.exam@electricalsafety.on.ca
By mail: 400 Sheldon Dr., Unit 1, Cambridge, ON, N1T 2H9
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Master Electrician (ME) Exam and Licence |
Complete this application form to apply for both the ME examination and licence. |
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Master Electrician Examination Information Package |
Master Electrician Examination information package. |
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Interpreter Attendance Request for Master Electrician Exam |
If an individual requires an interpreter during the Master Electrician Exam, they must submit this form for approval a week prior to the exam date. |
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Designated Master Electrician Acknowledgement of Responsibility - Schedule A |
Acknowledge responsibility for the personal planning and direct supervision of all electrical work carried out on behalf of the electrical contractor. |
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Master Electrician Examination Transfer Request |
Complete this form if you need to transfer to another exam date/time. |
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Notice of Change to Designated Master Electrician |
Use this form to report the loss of, or change to your designated Master Electrician. |
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Notice of Change to Information |
Use this form to change information for a licence, i.e. address or preferred correspondence method. |
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Licence Replacement |
Complete this form to replace a lost or destroyed licence. |
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Report Unlicensed Activity
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Report Unlicensed Activity |
Use this online form if you have reason to suspect that someone who is not a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC) is performing electrical work, or if you believe a Licensed Electrical Contractor not meeting the requirements of their licence, you can file a report here. |  |
Standards of Service
ESA is committed to processing 80% of new complete Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor applications within 30 business days.
Once the Licensing Team has received a complete licence application, along with the supporting documentation, the team will review the file to ensure that the application is complete. The applicant may be contacted if additional information is required.
Please note: Incomplete applications may result in further delays and/or return of the application.
View Requirements for Electrical Contractor Licence
View Requirements for Master Electrician Licence
Application Processing
The Electrical Safety Authority will take one of the following actions on the application once the assessment process is complete:
- Granting of a licence — If the application is completed correctly, a licence fee is processed and the licence is granted, the applicant will be notified by email.
- In case the license is denied, or granted subject to Conditions or Limitations, the applicant will receive further correspondence with the details outlining next steps.
What to Expect After Licence Is Granted
Applicants will receive an email notifying them of the approved licence and additional materials as applicable.
Once you receive your licence, please take time to review requirements applicable to Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians, including Licence Holder Standards of Conduct and Guidelines for Licence Holders.