Electrician Continuing Education FAQs
1. When do I need to complete the Electrical continuing education (CE) requirements to renew my Electrician license?
The most common question we get from professional Electricians is: When do I need to renew my Electrician license? The answer varies by state, but generally it is every 1-2 years.
See below for a summary of the requirements in a selection of states that we serve. All Star Training is a leading provider of state-approved Electrical continuing education courses online. More information is available on the profession pages for each state listed on our Courses Offered page.
| Alabama Electrician Continuing Education | Odd years by license anniversary date (March, June, Sept., Dec)
14 hours of CE |
| Alaska Electrician Continuing Education | Every two years on or before license anniversary date
16 hours of CE (8 hours of Code) |
| Arkansas Electrician Continuing Education | Every two years on or before last day of licensee’s birth month
8 hours of CE |
| Colorado Electrician Continuing Education | Every three years on or before September 30th
24 hours of CE |
| Delaware Electrician Continuing Education | Every two years on or before June 30th
10 hours of CE |
| Georgia Electrician Continuing Education | Every even year on or before June 30th
4 hours of CE |
| Idaho Electrician Continuing Education | Every three years on or before license anniversary date
24 hours of CE; including 8 hrs. code |
| Kentucky Electrician Continuing Education | Every year on or before licensee’s birth month
6 hours of CE |
| Maryland Electrician Continuing Education | Every two years by license anniversary date
5 hours of CE |
| Maine Electrician Continuing Education | Every two years by license anniversary date
15 hours of CE |
| Montana Electrician Continuing Education | Every two years by July 15th
16 hours of CE, 8 Hours Per Year |
| North Carolina Electrician Continuing Education | Every year by license anniversary date
8 hours of CE |
| New Hampshire Electrician Continuing Education | Every three years by licensee’s birthday
15 hours of CE |
| New Mexico Electrician Continuing Education | Every three years on or before license anniversary date
16 hours of CE |
| Oklahoma Electrician Continuing Education | Every three years on or before licensee’s birth date
6 hours of CE |
| Oregon Electrician Continuing Education | Every three years on or before October 31st
24 hours of CE |
| South Dakota Electrician Continuing Education | Every other year ending in even number (e.g. 2020, 2022, 2024) on earlier of license anniversary date or June 30th
16 hours of CE |
| Texas Electrician Continuing Education | Every year by license anniversary date
4 hours of CE |
| Utah Electrician Continuing Education | Every two years by November 30th
16 hours of CE |
| Virginia Electrician Continuing Education | Every two years by license anniversary date
3 hours of CE |
| Wisconsin Electrician Continuing Education | General: Every four years by June 30th
Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (DCQ): Every two years by license anniversary 24 hours of CE |
| Wyoming Electrician Continuing Education | Master: Every three years on or before July 31st
Journeyman: Every three years on or before Jan 1st of following year 16 hours of CE |
2. How many CE credit hours (CEUs) do I need to complete to renew my Electrician license?
This is the second most common question, and once again (like most of these questions) it depends on the state you operate in. Please see the table above for a summary of the credit hour requirements in a selection of states, but recognize that these are subject to change as the state governing bodies release new information.
3. Where can I find the Electrical Board’s CE requirements and state-approved providers of Electrical continuing education courses?
Electrician licenses are regulated and administered at the state level by various governing bodies. Similarly, providers of continuing education must receive approval and be accredited by the state governing boards. Only CE courses completed with an approved provider will be acceptable to meet state certification requirements.
Fortunately, All Star Training is a licensed and approved provider in all states that it offers Electrician continuing education courses. Unlike many providers, our courses are 100% online, allowing you to complete the CE requirements on your own time and at your own pace.
Please see the table below for a summary of the relevant state governing bodies and the list of approved Electrician continuing education providers.
| Alabama Electricians | Alabama Electrical Contractors Board |
| Alaska Electricians | Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing: Electrical |
| Arkansas Electricians | Arkansas Electrical Board |
| Colorado Electricians | Colorado Electrical Board |
| Delaware Electricians | Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners |
| Georgia Electricians | Georgia Board of Electrical Contractors |
| Idaho Electricians | Idaho Electrical Board |
| Kentucky Electricians | Kentucky Electrical Division |
| Maryland Electricians | Maryland Board of Master Electricians |
| Maine Electricians | Maine Electricians’ Examining Board
https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/ |
| Montana Electricians | Montana Electrical Board |
| North Carolina Electricians | North Carolina Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors |
| New Hampshire Electricians | New Hampshire Electricians’ Board |
| New Mexico Electricians | New Mexico Electrical Bureau |
| Oklahoma Electricians | Oklahoma Construction Industries Board: Electrical |
| Oregon Electricians | Oregon Electrical Board |
| South Dakota Electricians | South Dakota Electrical Commission |
| Texas Electricians | Texas Dept.of Licensing and Regulations: Electricians |
| Utah Electricians | Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing: Electrical |
| Virginia Electricians | Virginia Board of Contractors |
| Wisconsin Electricians | Wisconsin Dept. of Safety and Professional Services: Electrician
https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanElectrician/ |
| Wyoming Electricians | Wyoming Dept. of Fire Protection and Electrical Safety |
4. In what other states is my Electrician license accepted?
While licenses are granted at the individual state level, some states offer reciprocity whereby an out-of-state licensed Electrician may be allowed to obtain a license if they have maintained licensing requirements in the reciprocal state that are consistent with the resident state requirements. However: Reciprocity between states may not extend to CE courses due to state laws and regulations.
Fortunately, some states have similar licensing requirements and offer reciprocity to licensed Electricians in comparable states. See below for a list of which states offer reciprocity and the reciprocal states for each:
| Alabama Electricians | Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina |
| Alaska Electricians | Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Oklahoma, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah |
| Arkansas Electricians | Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming |
| Colorado Electricians |
Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming |
| Delaware Electricians | Application required |
| Georgia Electricians | Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina |
| Idaho Electricians | Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas |
| Kentucky Electricians | Ohio, Louisiana, West Virginia, Virginia |
| Maryland Electricians | Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, |
| Maine Electricians | New Hampshire, Vermont |
| Montana Electricians | Minnesota, South Dakota |
| North Carolina Electricians | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia |
| New Hampshire Electricians | Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming |
| New Mexico Electricians | Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. |
| Oklahoma Electricians | Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado |
| Oregon Electricians | Arkansas, Idaho, Maine, Montana, Utah and Wyoming |
| South Dakota Electricians | Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming; Journeyman only: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah |
| Texas Electricians | Arkansas, Idaho, New Mexico and Wyoming |
| Utah Electricians | None |
| Virginia Electricians | Alabama, Kentucky, Maryland, West Virginia, and North Carolina |
| Wisconsin Electricians | Iowa |
| Wyoming Electricians | Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah |
5. What are the apprenticeship requirements for Electricians?
In some states apprenticeship is required prior to the issuance of a full Electrician license in order to learn the trade from an experienced professional. However, these requirements can be waived on occasion, provided that the individual has completed formal education (e.g. completion of an accredited pre-licensing program) and/or experience requirements.
Additionally, as an apprentice, the continuing education (CE) requirements may differ from what is required for a full Electrician. Please consult the state Electrician board websites listed in #3 above for specific details.
6. How do I renew my Electrician license if my license is inactive or I have missed the renewal deadline?
Some states allow for inactive or expired licenses to be renewed by completing the required continuing education requirements and re-applying for a license without having to complete any additional pre-licensing training or apprenticeship. While some states may offer a grace period, the continuing education requirements (as applicable) are almost always required prior to renewal.
7. How long do I need to retain a copy of my completed Electrician continuing education certificate?
Course completions are reported to the licensing board the next business day unless the state requires licensees to report. You can access your completion certificate in the ‘Past Courses’ tab any time after you complete the course.
8. What do I need to study prior to completing my Electrician continuing education (CE)?
None is necessary, all preparation materials are included in the course.
9. Can I complete my Electrical continuing education (CE) courses online?
In many states, the answer is YES! If your state requires continuing education for license renewal, you can usually complete the course online. There are some states where online courses are not allowed, and also some states where only partial credit can be obtained from online courses. Please visit our Courses Offered page to complete your CE credit today! If a course is not available in your state, please let us know using our Contact Us page and we will do our best to become an approved provider.