Certificates
The paperwork that proves the work.
Which certificate a job needs, what it shows, and how to check the electrician's registration yourself.
What you get
One document for each kind of job.
- Electrical Installation CertificateFor new installations, new circuits and consumer unit changes.Explore
- Minor Works CertificateFor additions to an existing circuit, such as a new socket or light.Explore
- Condition reportAn inspection of the installation you already have, with anything that needs attention.Explore
- Building regulations notificationSome work must be notified; the electrician tells you whether yours is.Explore
Registration
How to check before you book.
Added by the electrician. Check the number on the scheme's own register.
Competent-person scheme
Electrician to confirmThe scheme name and registration number.
Who can self-certify notifiable work
Electrician to confirmWhether this business notifies work itself or through building control.
Insurance
Electrician to confirmThe cover held and who provides it.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes for any work that needs one; the quote says which.
How long should I keep it?
Keep it with your property documents — buyers, landlords and insurers may ask for it.
What is a condition report?
An inspection of the existing installation that lists anything unsafe or needing attention.
What if I've lost a certificate?
Ask the electrician who did the work; the scheme they're registered with may also hold a record.