Master Electricians who are licensed by a municipality prior to July 15, 1993 and who engage in the business of installing, servicing or maintaining security or fire alarm systems may qualify for either of two waivers:
Registration: Master electricians licensed by and providing services only within their local jurisdiction(s) may apply for a registration. All state licensing qualifications are waived for this registration. Registrations are valid for two-year periods.
- If you apply based on this method, you must submit:
- A completed application
- A nonrefundable fee of $50 payable to the Department of State
- List the jurisdiction(s) where you are licensed as a master electrician (please refer to and complete Attachment C)
State License: Master electricians who wish to practice outside their licensing jurisdiction(s) must obtain a New York State Business of Installing, Servicing, or Maintaining Security or Fire Alarm Systems license. Applicants are waived from the education, experience and examination requirements.
- If you apply based on this method, you must submit:
- A completed application
- A nonrefundable fee of $200 payable to the Department of State
- Proof of Fingerprint completion
- List the jurisdiction(s) where you are licensed as a master electrician (please refer to and complete Attachment C)
Send to: NYS Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
P.O. Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201-2001
Any license issued by a municipality establishing a master electrician license after July 15, 1993 will not be grounds for a waiver unless the division determines that the standards for such master electrician license either meet or exceed those of Article 6D of the General Business Law.