ESA is committed to processing 80% of new complete Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor licence applications within 30 business days. Learn More.
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
Application Form and process on how to apply for an ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor (EC) licence.
Customer Account Application
Apply for a customer credit account with ESA.
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).
Inspection Notifications Transfer
Use this form to transfer Notifications to another Licensed Electrical Contractor.
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.
Licence Replacement
Complete this form to replace a lost or destroyed licence.
Notice of Change to Designated Master Electrician
Use this form to report the loss of, or change to your designated Master Electrician.
Complete this application form to apply for the ME examination.
Master Electrician (ME) Licence Application
Complete this application form to apply for the ME licence (after you have passed the ME Examination).
Master Electrician Examination Information Package
Master Electrician Examination information package.
Trousse de documentation pour l’examen de maître électricien (French ME Examination Information Package)
Trousse de documentation pour l’examen de maître électricien.
Interpreter Attendance Request for Master Electrician Exam
Used when you require an interpreter during the ME Exam.
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.
Master Electrician Examination Transfer Request
Complete this form if you need to transfer to another exam date/time.
Notice of Change to Designated Master Electrician
Use this form to report the loss of, or change to your designated Master Electrician.
Notice of Change to Information
Use this form to change information for a licence, i.e. address or preferred correspondence method.
Licence Replacement
Complete this form to replace a lost or destroyed licence.
Report Unlicensed Activity
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.
Licensing Application Process (click on image to enlarge)
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.