Licensing of Electricians

Process

Step 1: Customer fills out the application form (Applicant must be 21 years of age).

Step 2: Customer must submit proof of Residence; Belonger's Card, Naturalization Certificate or Proof of Status to Reside & Work in the British Virgin Islands.

Step 3: Completed applications must be approved, after which an Electrical Examination is administered by the Electrical Inspector. This test consists of two parts: the oral examination and and the written examination respectfully. (A License Examination Information Study Guide can be obtained from the department).

Step 4: The customer is issued a License based on the requirements, qualifications and results of the Electrical Examination.

Form(s)

PDF icon electrical_license-class_a.pdf
PDF icon electrical_license-class_b.pdf
PDF icon electrical_license-class_c.pdf
PDF icon electrical_license-class_d.pdf

Related Fee(s)

License Fees by Class

Class A License- $100.00
Class B License- $85.00
Class C License- $75.00
Class D License- $50.00

A License is valid until the 31st day of December of the year in which it was issued (renewable for the same period upon payment of the appropriate fee).

Supporting Documents

Proof of Residence; Belonger's Card, Naturalization Certificate or Proof of Status to Reside & Work in the British Virgin Islands

At least two references from previous employers

Have at least twelve months working experience with a Licensed Electrician in the British Virgin Islands

Passport or Original copy of Birth Certificate

Turn Around Time

Estimated time to complete entire process is 15 working days

Additional Notes

Class A: permits the holder to undertake residential, commercial and industrial work.

Class B: permits the holder to undertake residential work, commercial or industrial work under the guidance of a holder of a Class A License.

Class C; permits the holder to undertake residential electrical work, provided the building is a single unit, single floor structure, of not more than 1000 sq ft with a maximum electrical service of 100 amps, or work above this level under the supervision of a holder of a Class A or Class B License.

Class D: permits the holder to undertake basic electrical maintenance of a specific system such as air-conditioning & refridgeration, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and stand-by generators.

 

Department Contact Information

Electrical Inspections Unit

R.G.Hodge, 3rd Floor
Plaza Building
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands( British) VG1110

Business Hours:

Monday - Friday  
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Email Address:

Telephone: 1(284) 468-3603 | 468-3604
Fax: 1(284) 468-3610