Online Electrical Permit Applications

How to apply

Before you begin using the online electrical permit portal, you must become a registered user. 

• Homeowner installation permits and some operating permits are currently not available online.

Access the electrical permit portal

For more information on registering for online services, including how to apply and view your permit, review the online portal registration guide. 

How to become a registered user

To begin using the online permit portal, you must be a licensed electrical contractor and have a MySurrey account. Electrical registered users are set up by email at electrical@surrey.ca.

Please provide the following information in your email:

• The email address that will receive all permit and inspection communications.
• TSBC Contractor Licence number (LEL0xxxxxx)
• TSBC registered business address
• Primary Field Safety Representative (FSR) name
• TSBC FSR Licence number (CEL#)
• FSR contact number
• Business Licence information (Surrey BL number or copy of your Intra-Municipal BL from your 'home city')

In order to register, you must be a licensed electrical contractor in good standing with Technical Safety BC. Applications are rejected and refunded if your TSBC is expired.

_{Personal Information is collected for the purpose of administering the City’s Electrical permit program. The City of Surrey is collecting personal information in accordance with section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Should you have any questions or concerns about the collection of your personal information please contact the Planning and Development Customer Service Supervisor, 13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8 planningdevelopment@surrey.ca.}