You may apply by reciprocity if you passed an equivalent exam and hold current valid license with one of the following reciprocal state Boards:

• Mississippi State Board of Contractors (EC Only);
• Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (EC Only);
• North Carolina Electrical Board (EC Only);
• South Carolina Contractor’s Board (EC Only);
• Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (EC Only);
• Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (EC Only);
• Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (EC Only);
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (EC or Journeyman)

The Board also accepts the NASCLA Electrical Contractors Exam to qualify for reciprocal licensing.

The Board no longer shares reciprocity with Georgia. Any outstanding Georgia reciprocal applications no longer meet reciprocal eligibility requirements. 

To submit an application for consideration via reciprocity follow these steps:

Step 1. The applicant must pass the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board Business and Law Exam available at Provexam.com. The Board does not accept applications for this exam and the contractor must provide proof of passing at the time of licensing.

Step 2. Send via Email, US Mail, UPS, or FedEx a completed, signed and notarized Reciprocity Application.

Step 3. Processing fee by certified check, money order or credit card in the amount of $315.00. All fees are non-refundable.

Step 4. A completed Verification of License form from the reciprocal state including date licensed, license status, date of examination, passing score, and disciplinary status.

Step 5. FOREIGN CORPORATION (BUSINESS OR NON-PROFIT) APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION (To apply as a foreign corporation please visit the Alabama Secretary of State website by clicking here)

Be advised your application could be delayed if you use a 3rd party licensing organization. The Board cannot discuss your application information with anyone except the applicant. An affidavit from the processor is insufficient to discuss your licensing information.

Reciprocal Applications can be found on our forms page here.

Effective February 14, 2026 the Fee for Reciprocal Licensing is $315.00.