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EZSMART Corporation, ESA/ECRA #7012690 , North York , Ontario
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EZSMART Corporation, ESA/ECRA #7012690 , North York , Ontario
Mon-Fri 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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10 Jul, 2026
Posted by Amir Azimipour
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What ECRA/ESA License Number Should I Look for in an Electrician?

Electrical Q&A
What ECRA/ESA License Number Should I Look for in an Electrician?

In Ontario, licensed electrical contractors are required to have an Electrical Contractor Registration Agency (ECRA) license, administered by the Electrical Safety Authority. Confirming a contractor\’s license is one of the most important due diligence steps before hiring. Here is what to look for, from the licensed electricians at EZSMART, serving Toronto and the GTA.

The ECRA/ESA License

Every legitimate electrical contractor in Ontario has an ECRA/ESA license number. This confirms they are authorized to perform electrical work legally in the province, and it is required to obtain permits. The license number should be displayed on business materials, quotes, invoices, and often the contractor\’s vehicles and website.

EZSMART\’s license is ECRA/ESA #7012690, which can be verified through the Electrical Safety Authority.

How to Verify a License

The Electrical Safety Authority maintains a public registry of licensed contractors. You can:

  • Ask the contractor directly for their license number
  • Look it up on the ESA website to confirm active status
  • Check that the number matches what appears on quotes and invoices
  • Verify the contractor is authorized for the type of work you need

Warning Signs

  • A contractor who cannot provide a license number when asked
  • A license number that does not verify when checked
  • Cash-only pricing significantly below other quotes
  • Reluctance to pull permits
  • No physical business address or verifiable presence

Why This Matters for Homeowners

Beyond legal compliance, hiring a licensed contractor means the work is properly permitted, inspected, and documented. This protects your insurance, your home\’s resale value, and your family\’s safety. Unlicensed work carries all of the risks of unpermitted work, and often more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is every person doing electrical work required to be individually licensed?
The electrical contractor company must be licensed. Individual workers must be certified electricians or apprentices working under a licensed master electrician.

How do I verify a contractor\’s license status?
The ESA maintains a searchable public directory of licensed contractors.

Are contractors from other provinces licensed in Ontario?
Not automatically. Ontario has its own licensing requirements that must be met specifically.

Looking for a properly licensed electrical contractor in Toronto and the GTA? EZSMART is ECRA/ESA licensed #7012690. Call 416-838-9006, and see what our customers say on our Google reviews page.

Amir Azimipour

Electrician Since 2008 Journeyman Electrician Designated Master Electrician at EZSMART Corp

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