The Electrical Permit Registration is the City of Dallas packet that a master electrician completes to register an electrical or electrical sign contractor company, change its master or name, or renew its registration. The City's automated permitting system will not issue a permit to a contractor that is not registered, so this registration stands behind every Dallas permit such a contractor pulls. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF. The master electrician must then bring it in person to 320 E Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203.
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What is Electrical Permit Registration – Dallas, TX?
The Electrical Permit Registration is the City of Dallas packet used by a master electrician to register an electrical or electrical sign contractor company, record a change of master or company name, or renew the registration, so that the company can be issued permits.
The PDF is printed under the title Electrical Contractor Registration and carries the heading of the Planning and Development Department, 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX 75203. It has three parts:
- a Notice page explaining that the master (qualifying) electrician must appear in person;
- Electrical and Electrical Sign Contractor Information and Requirements, two pages listing the application forms, the fee structure, the codes the master must have read and the proof of business location and insurance;
- Electrical Application for Registration and Renewal, two pages with the company, qualifying electrician, authorized personnel and officer details, an acknowledgment and a sworn affidavit with a notary block.
The form states that the City's automated permitting system reads the contractor registration file and will not issue a permit to a contractor that is not registered, has an expired registration or has expired insurance. The registration is a two-year registration, and complete registration requires a contractor fee plus a master fee. The form is not for filing a permit application itself.
Who needs to file Electrical Permit Registration – Dallas, TX?
The main user is the master electrician, called the qualifying electrician on the form, who applies for a certificate of registration as a contractor for an electrical company or an electrical sign company. The application has boxes for five situations: Electrical Contractor, Electrical Sign Contractor, Change of Master, Company Name Change and Renewal.
The requirements page has the master confirm that they have read Chapter 52 (Administrative Procedures for the Construction Codes) and Chapter 56 (Dallas Electrical Codes), and that they comply with these conditions:
- 82.11(D): do not qualify other electrical or electrical sign companies within the City of Dallas;
- 82.11(E, 3): not employed full time by another firm, corporation or company;
- 82.11(E, 2): able to supervise the daily operation of the electrical company;
- 82.10(D, 3): hold general liability insurance.
The company also lists the personnel authorized to sign permit applications and its officers. All masters applying for a contractor registration must appear before the Chief Electrical Code Administrator before the registration can be processed. Renewals require the renewal form only.
When to file Electrical Permit Registration – Dallas, TX
File before the company needs to pull an electrical permit: the City's permitting system will not issue a permit to a contractor that is not registered, has an expired registration or whose insurance has expired. Registration is a two-year registration, and a renewal uses the same application with the Renewal box checked; the form says renewals require the renewal form only. The form prints no calendar renewal date and no processing time. A change of master or a company name change is also made on this application, using the Change of Master or Company Name Change box. Because the master must appear in person and be seen by the Chief Electrical Code Administrator before processing, plan the visit before any permit is needed. Call (214) 948-4480 with questions about timing.
Documents you need
- Proof of business location, one of: a copy of the certificate of occupancy, or a letter from the city of the business location acknowledging an electrical business at the address stated on the application.
- Proof of business location if the business is outside the corporate limits of a city: a picture of the location showing the address and company name.
- Proof of business location, alternative: a copy of the State of Texas registration certificate showing the business location address stated on the application.
- A certificate of general liability insurance naming the City of Dallas as certificate holder and showing the company name and the site address of the company office.
- The completed application with the required signatures notarized, including the sworn affidavit of the qualifying electrician.
- For a renewal: the renewal form only, according to the Notice page.
How to fill out Electrical Permit Registration – Dallas, TX
Check the type of registration
At the top of the application, check Electrical Contractor, Electrical Sign Contractor, Change of Master, Company Name Change or Renewal, as appropriate.
Enter the company details
Enter the City of Dallas contractor registration number (if you have one), the name of the company, and the company site address, city, state, ZIP code and phone.
Add the mailing address and email
Enter the mailing address, city, state and the company e-mail address.
Identify the qualifying electrician
Enter the qualifying electrician's name, home address, city, state, ZIP, home phone, e-mail address and the State of Texas master number.
List authorized personnel
List the company personnel authorized to sign permit applications. Do not write any PIN number on the document; a PIN is provided for each person at registration.
Enter the officers of the business
On page 2, give each officer's name, title, address, city, ZIP and phone.
Read the acknowledgment
The qualifying electrician confirms having a current copy of Chapter 56 and Chapter 52 and agrees to tell the Building Inspection Department in writing if they cease to serve as the responsible party.
Complete the notarized affidavit
The qualifying electrician signs and dates the affidavit, and the notary completes the sworn-before-me, commission expiration and county blocks. The requirements page says required signatures must be notarized.
Review the requirements page
Check the boxes confirming you have read Chapters 52 and 56 and meet 82.11(D), 82.11(E, 3), 82.11(E, 2) and 82.10(D, 3). Gather proof of business location and the insurance certificate.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. The master takes it in person with the other items listed under How to submit.
How to submit Electrical Permit Registration – Dallas, TX
The registration is filed in person only, by the master electrician. The form says not to fax, mail, drop off, courier or send any of the forms by any other means.
- In person: the master (qualifying) electrician appears at 320 E Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203, with all required forms, letters and insurance certificates in their possession. A master who arrives without the required items will be denied registration as an electrical contractor.
- Chief Electrical Code Administrator: all masters applying for a contractor registration must appear before the Chief Electrical Code Administrator before the registration can be processed.
- Fees: the form says complete registration requires a contractor fee plus a master fee for the two-year registration. It does not say how fees are paid, and the amounts are not repeated here; ask the department.
- Questions: call (214) 948-4480, Trey Kneggs at 214-948-4466 or Mike Anguiano at 214-948-4472.
Incomplete or incorrect applications will be returned to the applicant. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Mailing, faxing, dropping off or couriering the forms; the Notice page says the only acceptable procedure is for the master to appear in person.
- Appearing without the required forms, letters and insurance certificates in the master's possession, which results in denial of registration.
- Skipping the appearance before the Chief Electrical Code Administrator, which must occur before the registration can be processed.
- Submitting an insurance certificate that does not name the City of Dallas as certificate holder or omits the company name and site address of the company office.
- Not having the required signatures notarized, or leaving the notary block incomplete.
- Writing a PIN on the application; the form says a PIN is provided at registration for each authorized person and must not be written on the document.
- Submitting an incomplete or incorrect application, which will be returned to the applicant.
- Letting the registration or the insurance expire, since the permitting system will not issue permits in either case.
- Qualifying a second electrical company within the City of Dallas, or being employed full time by another firm, contrary to 82.11(D) and 82.11(E, 3).
Frequently asked questions
Can I mail the Dallas electrical contractor registration?
No. The form says not to fax, mail, drop off, courier or send it by any other means. The master electrician must appear in person at 320 E Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203, with all forms, letters and insurance certificates in their possession.
Who must appear in person for the registration?
The master (qualifying) electrician. A master who arrives without the required items is denied registration, and all masters applying must appear before the Chief Electrical Code Administrator before the registration can be processed.
What do I need to bring to register an electrical contractor in Dallas?
The notarized application, proof of business location (certificate of occupancy, a city letter, a photo for locations outside city limits, or a State of Texas registration certificate) and a general liability insurance certificate naming the City of Dallas as certificate holder.
Is there a fee to register as an electrical contractor in Dallas?
Yes. The form says complete registration requires a contractor fee plus a master fee for a two-year registration, for electrical and electrical sign contractors. It does not say how fees are paid; call (214) 948-4480 for amounts and payment.
How do I renew my Dallas electrical contractor registration?
Check the Renewal box on the application. The Notice page says renewals require the renewal form only. The master still brings it in person, since the form allows no mail, fax, drop-off or courier delivery.
What happens if my registration or insurance expires?
The City's automated permitting system reads the contractor registration file and will not issue a permit to a contractor that is not registered, has an expired registration or whose insurance has expired.
Can I fill out the Dallas electrical registration online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of Dallas and does not file the registration; the master must bring the form and documents in person.
Who can I call with questions about the registration?
The form lists the department at (214) 948-4480 and, for questions, Trey Kneggs at 214-948-4466 or Mike Anguiano at 214-948-4472.
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