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 about ESA's commitment here.
Contractor Licensing
Submit your completed application forms, required documents, and fees (if applicable) by:
Email → esa.licensing@electricalsafety.on.ca
Mail → ESA Contractor Licensing, 400 Sheldon Drive, Unit 1, Cambridge, ON, N1T 2H9
ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence Application — Application form and process on how to apply for an ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor (EC) licence.
Download the ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence Application form
Customer Account Application — Apply for a customer credit account with ESA.
Download the Customer Account Application form
Linking Multiple Accounts with an Electrical Contractors Licence — Link multiple ESA accounts for the same business under one Electrical Contractor Licence (owned & operated under the same name, in different locations).
Download the Linking Multiple Accounts form
Inspection Notifications Transfer — Transfer Notifications to another Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Download the Inspection Notifications Transfer form
Notice of Change to Information — Change information for a licence, i.e. address, directors/officers, owners, partners or preferred correspondence method.
Download the Notice of Change to Information form
Notice of Change to Designated Master Electrician — Report the loss of, or changes to your designated Master Electrician.
Download the Notice of Change to DME form
Master Electrician
To apply for your ME exam, email your application to masters.exam@electricalsafety.on.ca
To apply for your ME licence, email your application to esa.licensing@electricalsafety.on.ca
Master Electrician (ME) Exam Application — Apply to write the ME examination.
Download the ME Exam Application form
Ontario ESA ME Licence Application — Apply for a full Ontario ESA ME licence (after you have passed the ME Examination)
Download the ON ESA ME Licence Application
AB & BC – Provisional ESA ME Licence Application — Applicants from AB and BC apply for a Provisional ESA ME licence.
Download the AB & BC – Provisional ESA ME Licence Application
ON ESA ME Licence Application for Current Provisional ME Licence Holders — Existing Provisional ESA ME licence holders apply for a full Ontario ME licence.
Download the ON ESA ME Licence Application for Current Provisional ME Licence Holders
Master Electrician Examination Information Package — Master Electrician Examination information package.
Download the ME Exam Information Package
Interpreter Attendance Request for Master Electrician Exam — If you require an interpreter during the ME Exam.
Download the Interpreter Attendance Request form
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.
Download the DME Acknowledgement of Responsibility (Schedule A) form
Notice of Change to Designated Master Electrician — Report the loss of, or changes to your designated Master Electrician.
Download the Notice of Change to DME form
Notice of Change to Information — Change information for a licence, i.e. address or preferred correspondence method.
Download the Notice of Change to Information form
Accommodation Request Form— Submit a request for Master Electrician Exam accommodation.
Download the Accommodation Request form
Report Unlicensed Activity
If you suspect someone is doing electrical work without a licence or not meeting their licence requirements, please let us know. You can report it to ESA anonymously using our online form and we’ll investigate.
File a report of unlicensed activity 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.