Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

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Contact Information

Physical address:
4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, Wisconsin 53705

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, Wisconsin 53708

Phone: 608-266-2112

Web: Home Name search File online
Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other reference data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:	Not Set
Exam Required?	Not Set
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?	Not Set

Form:	Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor License
Agency Fee:	$25 application fee + $100 exam fee

Form:	Application for Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Apprentice Registration
Agency Fee:	$30

Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$180
Due:	Every 4 years by the date of issuance.

Form:	Form 130: Application for Certified Public Accountant License
Agency Fee:	$43 credential fee + $75 ethics exam fee

Form:	Application for Class 1 Blaster License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed, the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee.

Agency Fee:	$108
Due:	Every 4 years by the date of issuance.
Notes:	A renewal application and exam will be mailed by the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration of the credential.

Form:	Application for Class 2 Blaster License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Class 3 Blaster License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed, the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Class 4 Blaster License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Class 5 Blaster License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Class 6 Blaster License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Class 7 Blaster License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee, a $30 exam fee and an $8.00 CIB fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $100 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Commercial Building Inspector Certification
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee.

Form:	Application for Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee.

Form:	Application for Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $25 exam fee. When the exam is passed the applicant will pay a $40 prorated credential fee.

Agency:	Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Law:	2017 Wisconsin Act 319
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:	No
Ownership Requirements:	A firm, partnership, or corporation requesting a certificate of authorization shall submit a completed application and fee to the Department.
Notes:	Beginning August 1, 2018, an applicant for an initial credential may apply for a reduction of the initial credential fee that is equal to 10% of the initial fee. Qualification is based on the federal adjusted gross income being at or below 180% of the federal poverty guideline prescribed for the applicant's family household size by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. To determine eligibility please visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services website at https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines, prior to submitting Form 3217. Candidates who are over 35 years of age AND have attained 12 or more years of experience in Wisconsin are not required to take the examination. Experience acquired in another state cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Questions regarding the submission of plans for state approval should be directed to the Safety and Buildings Division of DSPS at (608) 266-3151. New Graduates/Exam Candidates must submit Form #2100 to be approved for examinations.
Exam Required?	Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?	No
Qualifying Individual Requirements:	An applicant must have 7 years of approved experience in specialized engineering design work. No more than 4 of the 7 years may be equivalent academic training or apprenticeship as provided in Wis. Stats § 443.07(2). Completion of technological academic training or apprenticeship program may be considered equivalent to experience but may not exceed a total of 4 years. Graduation from a course other than engineering technology shall be equivalent to 2 years of experience.
Allow Digital Signatures?	No
Allow Digital Sealing?	No
Requirement Notes:	As a credential holder with this Board, you are required to obtain a personal registration seal in compliance with the specifications outlined in Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 2.02. It is the credential holder's responsibility to obtain a seal, which should only include the numbers before the dash (i.e. 30666-006, 8178-005). The inner circle area of the seal must include the credential holder's name, credential number, and the city and state where the credential holder resides or is employed. This information serves as a basis for locating the credential holder and should be the same as the mailing address on file with the Board office (i.e. if the credential holder's address is Memphis, TN, then Memphis, TN must be placed on the inner circle).

Form:	Application for Electrical, Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing and Private Sewage System Examinations (New Graduates/Exam Candidates must submit Form #2100 to be approved for examinations.), Application for Designer of Engineering Systems Permit, Application for Fee Reduction (This form must accompany the application for the credential) (if applicable), Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form (3 Appraisal Forms Required)
Instructions:	Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form: Provide replies from three (3) references having personal knowledge of your experience, one of whom is a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or holds a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems. Family members can act as supplemental references in support of an application, but not as one of the three (3) required responses. Type or print your name in the box at the top of each form prior to distribution. Forms must be forwarded by you to this office with your application.
Filing Method:	Mail
Agency Fee:	$55
Notes:	Your application for registration will be presented to the Board for review when all required documents have been received. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible to allow processing and review of application before the Board meets. You’ll find a schedule of tentative Board meetings on the Department’s web site at http://dsps.wi.gov.
Required Attachments:	Official transcripts: Transcripts must be forwarded directly by the college to you. If you attended more than one school and transfer credits appear on the transcript from the school where the degree was received, it is not necessary to provide a transcript from the first school(s). Unofficial copies of transcripts are not acceptable. Expereince record (form #463) : Evaluated by the Board to determine whether the experience you document meets the qualifying engineering experience as defined in Wis. Admin. Code § A-E 5. Provide a complete chronological listing of your experience. The beginning and ending month and year of employment must be shown for each engagement. Designer of Engineering Systems Applicant Appraisal Form (form #989) - Provide replies from three (3) references, one of whom is a Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, or holds a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems. Applicants applying for a permit as a Designer of Engineering Systems on the basis that they hold a current Wisconsin master plumber license are required to submit the Application for Designer of Engineering Systems Permit (form #1897).

Form:	Application for Dwelling Contractor Certification
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee + $25 credential fee.
Original Ink:	Not required
Notarize:	Not required

Form:	Application for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $30 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee + $25 credential fee.

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Licenses

Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Apprentice Registration

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Automatic Fire Sprinkler Tester Registration

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Certified Public Accountant License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Class 1 Blaster License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Class 2 Blaster License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Class 3 Blaster License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Class 4 Blaster License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Class 5 Blaster License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Class 6 Blaster License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Class 7 Blaster License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Commercial Building Inspector Certification

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Commercial Electrical Inspector Certification

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certification

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Designer of Engineering Systems License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Restricted Certification

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Electrical Apprentice Registration

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Electrical Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Elevator Apprentice Registration

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Elevator Apprentice Restricted Registration

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Elevator Contractor License

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Elevator Helper Registration

Initial Registration

Registration Renewal

Wisconsin Elevator Inspector Registration

Form:	Application for Electrical Apprentice Registration
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $15 credential fee.

Agency Fee:	$15
Due:	Annually by the date of issuance.
Notes:	A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

Form:	Application for Elevator Apprentice Registration
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $15 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Elevator Apprentice Restricted Registration
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $15 credential fee.

Form:	Wisconsin Elevator Contractor License Renewal
Agency Fee:	$100
Due:	Biennially by the date of issuance.

Form:	Application for Elevator Helper Registration
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $15 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Elevator Inspector License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $120 prorated credential fee based on a 4-year term from December 31st .

Agency Fee:	$120
Due:	Every 4 years by December 31.
Notes:	A renewal Reminder/Application will be mailed before renewal date.

Form:	Application for Elevator Mechanic License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $90 credential fee.

Form:	Application for Elevator Mechanic Restricted License
Agency Fee:	$15 application fee and a $90 credential fee.