Compliance Department- Veronica Martinez

The Compliance Department has recently received several member concerns regarding the receipt and replacement of electrical certification cards issued by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To address these issues efficiently and minimize unnecessary escalations, please review and adhere to the following procedures, based on the latest information provided by the DIR:

Electrician Certification Cards / Applying for a Replacement Card
DIR’s exam vendor, PSI, issues certification cards 10 business days after a successful exam attempt. For apprentices taking the exam in the final year of their apprenticeship program, please ensure that you’ve notified DIR of your program completion. Certification cards are on hold until DIR is informed by the applicant or ETI; please confirm that the ETI has notified the DIR of the change in status.

For renewal candidates, cards should be received within 45 days of submitting their application. There should be no outstanding issues or defects with the application. Please verify your registration via DIR’s Electrician Certification Search Tool. After approximately 45 days have lapsed from when the card was issued, there is a $30 fee for replacement cards as the card is considered lost.

Members must attempt to resolve the issue directly with the DIR before requesting Compliance Department involvement.