FAQ
Continuing Education
- How can I find out what CE courses are available?
- How can I find out how much CE credit I have?
- How many CE credits do I need to renew my license?
- How can I become a Continuing Education Sponsor / Instructor?
- How can I vote for the Continuing Education Instructor of the Year?
Exams
- How can I get an exam application?
- I’ve paid for my exam but can’t make it. Can my fee be applied to the next exam?
- If I’ve taken the test before, do I still have to complete a new packet?
- What study guides are available to prepare for the exam?
- What courses can I take to prepare for the exam?
- How much does it cost to take an examination?
- When can I take the exam?
- Where will the exam be given?
- When can I apply for my examination?
- How can I qualify for an examination?
- How long does it take to be approved for an exam?
- How can I change my scheduled examination date?
- I’ve paid for my exam but can’t make it. Can I get a refund?
- Once I get approved to take the examination how long do I have to schedule my examination?
- How do I verify my experience if I am self-employed?
Licensing
- How can I have my name added to my employer’s license?
- How can I get my name removed from my employer’s license?
- How can I find out if a name is being used already?
- Is there any alternative to the required statement of bonding ability?
- Does North Carolina reciprocate license with any other states?
- How can I apply for license with one of the reciprocal licensing states?
- How do I change my license from part-time to full-time?
- How long does it take to receive my license?
- How do I make my license inactive?
- If I incorporate my business, do I need to change the name on my license? What forms do I need to send in?
- I passed the examination, but i’m not ready to start working. How long do I have to activate my license?
- Do I have to take the exam if I have a license in another state?
- How can I upgrade my license?
- How can I change the name on my license?
- How can I reactivate my expired license?
- Do all persons with a firm have to be licensed?
- Can a listed qualified individual serve on more than one license?
Enforcement
- What are the most frequent laws and rules violations?
- Please explain the licensing requirements for a contractor intending to bid or engage in electrical contracting work on a Federal project located on federally-owned property.
- If the qualified individual leaves the licensed firm, can the firm complete an outstanding project?