Customer Support Center: QuickCards

What do I do, if while in the renewal process, the application rejects me and says I cannot continue online?

If the renewal application does not let you log in, it means that there is some issue with your license that needs to be addressed before you can renew it. When the application rejects your login, a message tells you the reason why L&I thinks there is a problem and won't let you continue. If you believe the reason to be incorrect or would like more detail, contact the electrical licensing program at 360-902-5269.

Will I have to pay a penalty if I attempt to renew on the expiration date of the certificate and there is a problem with the system?

The law requires renewals to be received by the department on or before the expiration date. Renewals not received by the expiration date are subject to penalties. If you experience problems with the QuickCards system and are unable to renew your certificate online, you may have to submit your renewal at your local L&I field office.

You can contact the following to get more information or instruction on renewing:

Electrical Licensing at 360-902-5269

How do I look up a Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, Elevator Professional or Manufactured Home Installer?

Go to Look Up: Contractors or Tradespeople.

How will I pay for my application or renewal online?

You may use the following credit cards (we cannot take debit cards):

• MasterCard
• Visa
• Some debit cards have the Visa or MasterCard logo and may be usable like a credit card.

If I apply for a new license online, is there additional information that will be required?

Yes. No matter how you apply, you will be required to submit additional information that supports your education and experience.

NOTE: This does not apply to Electrical Trainees and Plumber Trainees.

How do I change my address?

From the Change of Address Web page, under New Address, enter the new street address text boxes (the 2nd line text box is available if space is needed for larger addresses), enter the new State and Country (if applicable), enter the new Zip Code and Phone, review the information entered, make any corrections if necessary then click Next.

How do I apply online for an Electrician certificate?

• From the Legal Notice Web page, click I Accept.
• Enter your Social Security Number, from the Specialty drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable specialty.
• Enter the Personal Information.
• In the text boxes provided, enter your Last Name, First Name, and Middle/Other Name, your Birth Date and Mailing Address, click to choose the applicable country, enter in your Zip Code, Phone, and E-mail Address, enter any Previous or Other License #, and then click Next.
• Review the information entered and make any corrections, if necessary then click Next, from the Review Application page, check the information you entered once more if the information appears to be correct, click Submit (To make any necessary edits, click Change).
• From the Payment Collection page within the text box provided enter your Credit Card Holder Name, enter the Billing Address Street, City, and State or Province, from the Country drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable country, Enter the Zip Code, Enter your Credit Card Number and CVN, From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, click to choose the correct Month and Year, Click Next then verify the information, click CONFIRM (Click the CONFIRM button only once or your credit card may be charged as many times as you click the button). Click Cancel if you do not wish to complete the transaction.
• Print the Payment Receipt page using your browsers print button and click Finished.

How do I apply online for an Electrical Trainee certificate?

• From the Legal Notice Web page, click I Accept.
• Enter your Social Security Number and click Next.
• Enter the Personal Information.
• In the text boxes provided, enter your Last Name, First Name, and Middle/Other Name, your Birth Date and Mailing Address, click to choose the applicable country, enter in your Zip Code, Phone, and E-mail Address,
  enter any Previous or Other License #, and then click Next.
• Review the information entered and Make any corrections, if necessary then click Next, from the Review Application page, check the information you entered once more if the information appears to be correct, click Submit (To make any necessary edits, click Change).
• From the Payment Collection page within the text box provided enter your Credit Card Holder Name, enter the Billing Address Street, City, and State or Province, from the Country drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable country, Enter the Zip Code, Enter your Credit Card Number and CVN, From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, click to choose the correct Month and Year, Click Next then verify the information, click CONFIRM (Click the CONFIRM button only once or your credit card may be charged as many times as you click the button). Click Cancel if you do not wish to complete the transaction.
• Print the Payment Receipt page using your browsers print button and click Finished.

How do I apply online for an Electrical Administrator certificate?

• From the Legal Notice Web page, click I Accept.
• Enter your Social Security Number and click Next then from the Specialty drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable specialty.
• Enter the Personal Information.
• In the text boxes provided, enter your Last Name, First Name, and Middle/Other Name, your Birth Date and Mailing Address, click to choose the applicable country, enter in your Zip Code, Phone, and E-mail Address,
  enter any Previous or Other License #, and then click Next.
• Review the information entered and Make any corrections, if necessary then click Next, from the Review Application page, check the information you entered once more if the information appears to be correct, click Submit (To make any necessary edits, click Change).
• From the Payment Collection page within the text box provided enter your Credit Card Holder Name, enter the Billing Address Street, City, and State or Province, from the Country drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable country, Enter the Zip Code, Enter your Credit Card Number and CVN, From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, click to choose the correct Month and Year, Click Next then verify the information, click CONFIRM (Click the CONFIRM button only once or your credit card may be charged as many times as you click the button). Click Cancel if you do not wish to complete the transaction.
• Print the Payment Receipt page using your browsers print button and click Finished.

How do I renew my Electrician, Electrical Trainee, Master Electrician or Electrical Administrator certificate online?

• From the Legal Notice Web page, click I Accept.
• Enter User Log In information which is your Certificate Number click Next.
• Verify Log In enter your Social Security Number (SSN) and Birth date click Continue.
• Within the License Information Web page, verify the information (see How do I change my address) click next.
• From the Payment Collection page within the text box provided enter your Credit Card Holder Name, enter the Billing Address Street, City, and State or Province, from the Country drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable country, Enter the Zip Code, Enter your Credit Card Number and CVN, From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, click to choose the correct Month and Year, Click Next then verify the information, click CONFIRM (Click the CONFIRM button only once or your credit card may be charged as many times as you click the button). Click Cancel if you do not wish to complete the transaction.
• Print the Payment Receipt page using your browsers print button and click Finished.
  

Can I submit affidavits of experience through QuickCards?

No. The original affidavits of experience must be mailed within 30 days to the L&I office for review.

Department of Labor & Industries
Electrical Program
PO Box 44460
Olympia, WA 98504-4460

Can I change my administrator/master electrician assignment status online?

No. You must submit your Change Assignment of Administrator/Master Certificate status forms to the L&I office for processing:

Department of Labor & Industries
Electrical Program
PO Box 44460
Olympia, WA 98504-4460

 

How do I apply online for an Electrical Contractor license?

• From the Legal Notice Web page, click I Accept.
• Complete the the Electrical Contractor entry page: Enter your company's UBI number, click to choose the specialty code that you are applying for, if applying for two specialties click to choose the second specialty code, click to choose the applicable business type, enter your Electrical Administrator or Master Electrician Certificate Number, then click Next.
• Complete the Business Information page; in the text boxes provided, enter Doing Business As and your Industrial Insurance Acct #, in the Has Employees drop-down menu, click to choose Yes or No, enter the Parent Company Name and Mailing Address (the 2nd line text box is available if space is needed for larger addresses), click to choose the applicable country in the Country drop-down menu, enter the companies Zip Code, Phone, and E-Mail Address, Enter any Previous or Other License #, if applicable, and click Next.
• Review the information entered. Make any corrections, if necessary, and click Next.
• Enter the Principal Owner Entry information:
• If the principal (member/owner) is a person; Enter the Last Name, First Name, and Middle/Other Name and social security number, in the Role drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable role, Click Update Principals, verify information is correct and click Next.
• If the principal is a Business; under Business enter the company's UBI number in the UBI text box, enter your business name, from the Principal Business Type drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable type, from the Role drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable role, click Update Principals, when done click Next.
• Review the application. If the information appears to be correct, click Submit. To make any necessary edits, click Change.
• From the Payment Collection page within the text box provided enter your Credit Card Holder Name, enter the Billing Address Street, City, and State or Province, from the Country drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable country, Enter the Zip Code, Enter your Credit Card Number and CVN, From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, click to choose the correct Month and Year, Click Next then verify the information, click CONFIRM (Click the CONFIRM button only once or your credit card may be charged as many times as you click the button). Click Cancel if you do not wish to complete the transaction.
• Print the Payment Receipt page using your browsers print button, click Finished.

How do I renew my Electrical Contractor license online?

• From the Legal Notice Web page click I Accept.
• At the User Log In enter your Electrical Contractor License Number and click Next.
• At the Verify Log In enter your contractor UBI number text box, click Continue then verify license information and Change Address if necessary, click Next.
• From the Payment Collection page within the text box provided enter your Credit Card Holder Name, enter the Billing Address Street, City, and State or Province, from the Country drop-down menu, click to choose the applicable country, Enter the Zip Code, Enter your Credit Card Number and CVN, From the Expiration Date drop-down menus, click to choose the correct Month and Year, Click Next then verify the information, click CONFIRM (Click the CONFIRM button only once or your credit card may be charged as many times as you click the button). Click Cancel if you do not wish to complete the transaction.
• Print the Payment Receipt page using your browsers print button and click Finished.

What is the CVN number on a credit card?

For your protection, the three-digit CVN (Card Verification Number) on your credit card is required for processing. All credit card cards now being released have a three-digit CVN issued on them. The three-digit CVN is usually printed on the signature panel on the back of the card immediately after the card number or partial card number. For simplicity, the CVN is always the last three digits shown on the signature panel.

NOTE: If you enter the CVN but the credit card payment is denied try removing the CVN number, some credit card processing companies do not require this field.