Virgin Islands(U.S) - Register as Electrician

ProcedureEdit

Complete an Application Form, you need to go to your local DLCA to pick up and fill in the needed forms.
Gather all documents you will need to submit together with your completed application (see list below).
Pay all applicable fees.

Required DocumentsEdit

A completed and certified application;
Three (3) 2x2 photographs of the applicant;
One (1) letter of favorable character testimony;
Two (2) letters of professional reference from individuals with knowledge of applicant's work in the electrical field;
College or trade school transcript identifying courses and/or degrees in the electrical field;
Verification of registration and/or licensure from another state;
Favorable tax clearance letter from the V.I. Bureau of Internal Revenue;

Journeyman Electrician:

A completed and notarized Journeyman application;
Applicant must submit a letter from his employer and three (3) 2x2 passport size photographs of self;
A journeyman card, valid and approved by another municipality or community of the United States of America may be considered by the board or given credit. This card must be kept up to date and not be expired by more than one (1) year and not revoked for unprofessional conduct.

Renewal of License:

A completed and notarized renewal application (available on the back of applicant's current license);
A favorable tax clearance letter from the Bureau of Internal Revenue;

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs

ST. CROIX
Tel: 340.713.DLCA (3522)
Fax:340.718.6982
Licensing Division Fax: 340.718.6982

ST. JOHN
Tel: 340.693.8036
Fax: 340.776.6989

ST. THOMAS
Tel: 340.714.DLCA (3522)
Fax: 340.776.8303
Licensing Division Fax: 340.776.8303

V.I. Board of Electricians
Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs
Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite No. 9
Christiansted, VI 00820-4311

Bureau of Internal Revenue
Telephone: STT (340) 774-5865 / STX (340) 773-1040

EligibilityEdit

Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. Virgin Islands for at least thirty (30) days immediately prior to submittal of application.

At least five (5) years experience in trade as a journeyman

Journeyman Electrician:

Applicant must have been an apprentice or worker in the trade for at least four (4) years, training under a licensed Master Electrician or an Electrical Contractor;
The Board may elect to allow the applicant to apply no less than 1500 hours of study in an accredited, approved school towards the experience requirement of paragraph one (1) above;
A journeyman card, valid and approved by another municipality or community of the United States of America may be considered by the board or given credit. This card must be kept up to date and not be expired by more than one (1) year and not revoked for unprofessional conduct.

FeesEdit

Application Fee: $25.00
Examination Fee: $75.00
Journeyman Electrician: $50.00
Master Electrician: $130.00
Electrical Contractor: $130.00

ValidityEdit

All permanent licenses are issued on an annual basis.

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InstructionsEdit

All persons interested in being a licensed master electrician are required to sit an examination. The examination is given three times per year.

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