Electrical continuing education requirements by state. The summaries below are compiled from official state licensing board sources and were last reviewed July 25, 2026. Requirements change — always confirm current rules with your state board (linked in each section) before relying on them. Grounded Learning CE is an approved CE provider in Michigan, Vermont and Kentucky; applications are in progress in the remaining states listed below. CE hours shown are each state’s requirement, not a guarantee of our course approval in that state.
Alabama
- 14 hours every 2 years — Contractors only (journeymen not required).
- No NEC-hours minimum (removed in the Feb 14, 2026 rule rewrite). Courses minimum 2 hours, credit in 2-hour increments.
- Up to 6 hours may carry over.
- Renewal deadlines quarterly (Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec 30) on a 2-year cycle. Online accepted.
- Note: AECB Admin Rules 303-X-1 through 303-X-6 effective Feb 14, 2026.
Official board: Alabama Electrical Contractors Board →
Arkansas
- 8 hours per NEC code cycle (3 years). All NEC content.
- Official tracking: StateReporting.com (Arkansas BOEE).
Official board: Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners →
Colorado
- 24 hours every 3 years.
- Min 4 hours NEC code changes; max 4 hours safety.
- Provider attestation system. 7-year retention. Next renewal Sept 30, 2026.
Official board: Colorado State Electrical Board →
Delaware
- Master: 10 hours / 2 years (5 NEC starting 2nd renewal).
- Journeyperson: 5 hours / 2 years (tiered). Renewal June 30 even years.
Official board: Delaware DPR →
Florida
- 11 hours every 2 years (1 safety + 1 business + 1 workers’ comp + 1 laws/rules + 1 false alarm + 6 general).
- Alarm contractors +2 hours. Renewal Aug 31 even years. NEC 2020 (FBC 8th ed.); FBC 9th edition adopts NEC 2023 effective Dec 31, 2026.
Official board: Florida DBPR / ECLB →
Georgia
- 8 hours / 2 years (4/year), renewal June 30 even years.
- CE Broker reporting mandatory since Jan 1, 2026. 5-year retention.
Official board: Georgia SOS →
Kentucky
- 6 hours for EE/ME; +6 hours for Contractors.
- Topics: safety, codes, trade-related. Online accepted. Biennial per HB 444.
Official board: Kentucky DHBC →
Maine
- 15 hours / 2 years (Master), current NEC. Renewal $150; late fee $50 within 90 days.
Official board: Maine Electricians’ Examining Board →
Michigan
- 15 hours per NEC adoption cycle (event-driven).
- 2023 NEC adopted Mar 12, 2024; 2026 NEC adoption date not yet set.
- CE Broker reporting within 14 days. Licenses expire Dec 31 annually + 60-day grace.
Official board: Michigan LARA →
Minnesota
- Master/Journeyman: 16 hours / 2 years (12 NEC + 4 PD).
- Power-limited: 4 NEC + 12 non-code. 2026 NEC review committee active.
Official board: Minnesota DLI →
Montana
- 16 hours / 2 years (ARM 24.141.2102). Min 50% NEC. License types EM/EJ/ER.
Official board: Montana State Electrical Board →
North Carolina
- Unlimited/Intermediate/Limited/SP-SFD: 8 hours/year. Special restricted: 4 hours/year.
- 50% in-person. Up to 24 hours may carry forward.
Official board: North Carolina NCBEEC →
North Dakota
- 8 hours per year. Min 50% NEC. Online must include ND Laws/Rules section + quiz.
- Renewal: Apprentice Jan 31; Journeyman Mar 31; Class B + Master Apr 30.
- 2026 NEC required (effective July 1, 2026). No credit for same course twice per cycle.
Official board: North Dakota State Electrical Board →
Nebraska
- 12 hours / 2 years. Min 6 hours NEC. Deadline Jan 1 of odd-numbered years.
Official board: Nebraska State Electrical Division →
Oklahoma
- 12 hours / 3 years (doubled from 6, effective Jan 1, 2026).
- 6 hours codes + 6 hours other (HB 3215). Apprentices 3 hours/year.
Official board: Oklahoma CIB →
Oregon
- General Supervising/Journeyman: 24 hours / 3 years.
- 4 hours code change + 4 hours OR Rule/Law + 16 hours code-related.
Official board: Oregon BCD →
South Dakota
- 16 hours / 2 years, min 8 hours NEC. Online cap: only 8 of 16 may be online.
Official board: South Dakota Electrical Commission →
Texas
- 4 hours per year. Topics: NEC + Tx Occ Code Ch 1305 + 16 TAC Ch 73 + NFPA 70E.
- 2026 NEC: TDLR-approved courses being offered — confirm adoption date with TDLR.
Official board: Texas TDLR →
Utah
- 16 hours / 2 years. 12 Core (8 NEC + 4 NFPA 70E) + 4 professional. Renewal Nov 30 even years.
Official board: Utah DOPL →
Virginia
- 3 hours / 3 years. DPOR-approved providers. Each trade requires separate 3 hours if multi-trade.
Official board: Virginia DPOR →
Vermont
- Master/JW: 15 hours / 3 years; Type-S JW: 8 hours / 3 years. All NEC.
- Vermont Energy Goals module (~20 min) mandatory.
Official board: Vermont DFS →
Washington
- 24 hours / 3 years (8 NEC + 4 RCW/WAC + 12 other). Provider reporting within 7 days. No repeat classes.
Official board: Washington L&I →
Wisconsin
- Master/Journeyman: 24 hours / 4 years. Industrial/Residential: 18 hours / 4 years.
- Min 4 hours NEC. CE due prior to the June 30 expiration; renewal every 4 years. (The March 30 date commonly cited is provider guidance, not a rule.)
Official board: Wisconsin DSPS →
Sources: official state licensing board websites. CE requirements were last reviewed July 25, 2026 against each state board’s published rules. Code-adoption dates move: Minnesota’s 2026 NEC adoption and Colorado’s 2026 code rulemaking were still unresolved on that date, and Texas adopts the 2026 NEC on September 1, 2026. Informational only, not legal advice; confirm current requirements with your state board.