The Details
What you need
Who may apply
Applications are limited to business entities who have or are contracted with a MA licensed Master or Systems Contractor as Licensee of Record (LOR) and registered with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s corporations division.
Applications are only open to business entities that have:
- A MA licensed Master or Systems Contractor as their Licensee of Record (LOR)
- Are registered with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s corporation's division.
Required documents
For all applicants:
- A copy of the Articles of Incorporation/Organization as filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth (SOC) or as filed in the originating state (for out-of-state entities).
- A copy of MA SOC filing showing the LOR with their assigned title, the filing shall state that the business, is organized to engage in electrical contracting including systems work or that as a systems business, is limited to engage in systems contracting only.
- A copy of the Licensee of Record’s (LOR) MA Master or Systems Contractor license card.
- LOR’s letter of intent and compliance. (This letter is composed by the LOR to state the intent of the application, affirm understanding of their responsibilities and naming all businesses for which they are already listed as an LOR).
Required if a corporation:
- A copy of the Bylaws or if applicable, agreement naming the LOR and outlining their responsibilities.
- Clerk’s Certificate (A listing of all officers of the corporation (including the LOR with an officer title) attested to by the Clerk/or other officiating officer of the corporation).
Required if a limited liability corporation (LLC):
- A copy of the Operating Agreement naming the LOR and outlining their responsibilities.
- A Listing of all Managers (including the LOR with the title of Manager).
- A Limited Liability Certificate of Insurance.
Required if a limited liability partnership:
- Signed Partnership Agreement form.
- A Limited Liability Certificate of Insurance.
Additional documents (if applicable):
- A copy of the Foreign Certificate issued by the SOC (for out-of-state businesses).
- Copies of any amendments filed to comply with the Board’s requirements for changes to the SOC filing.
- A copy of local DBA (Doing Business As) certificate.
Fees
- Fee payments are non-refundable.
- Application Fee: $233
- You’ll pay this when you submit the application for review.
- License Fee: $155
- You’ll only pay this once your application has been approved.
- Application Fee: $233
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| License | $221 | each |
How to apply
- When you create your MyMassGov account to access eLIPSE the first time, eLIPSE will ask you to enter information to help it locate your license and link it to your MyMassGov account.
- Please read the Linking Your License guide before creating your account to ensure it is linked correctly.
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE platform.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For general instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
- Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt in order to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days have elapsed, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.
Contact
Address
One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110-2012
Online
Fax
617-701-8652