Licensing Classifications 
Every person doing business in Memphis and Shelby County as a registered and/or licensed electrical installer (liability insurance required per Section 104.5.2) shall file with the building official a bond in the penal sum of $25,000 that has been issued by an incorporated insurance company authorized to do business in Shelby County (which has an office or agent located in Shelby County). For the purpose of the Joint Electrical Code, the classification of the various licenses of the electrical industry shall be as follows:

Section	Classification		Section	Classification
303	Electrical or specialist licensed electrical contractor		312.1	Commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical maintenance electrician
304	Certified electrical contractor		403	Journeyman: Electrician
305	Master electrician		403	Journeyman: Lineman
306	Specialist: Elevator installer		404	Apprentice electrician
307	Specialist: Industrial plant technician		405	Specialist: Electrical fixture installer
308	Specialist: Residential electrician (renewal only)		406	Specialist: Industrial maintenance electrician
309	Specialist: Supervising sign installer		407	Specialist: Journeyman sign installer
310	Specialist: Low-voltage and/or alarm contractor		408	Specialist: Apprentice sign installer
311	Memphis / Shelby County low-voltage licensed contractor

Fees & Renewals
Licenses and registrations may be renewed on or before July 16, following their expiration date, without examination and upon payment of renewal fee. After July 16 and before October 1, a $12 late fee will be charged. After October 1, following an expiration date, all provisions for an original issuance of a license or registration may be applicable.

View all electrical licensing fees to ensure that you have paid all applicable fees and are properly certified to perform electrical work in Shelby County.