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Alabama electrician license renewal & CE requirements

When to renew, how many continuing-education hours you need, which topics are required, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

Quick answer
  • Journeyman Electrician: Every year. CE requirements set locally or not confirmed.
  • Electrical Contractor (Master Electrician): Every year. 14 hours of CE per 2 years.
  • Licensing body: Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors

Renewal rules by license

Journeyman Electrician

RenewalEvery year. Renew before the last day of the quarter in which the license was issued. A journeyman license cannot be renewed late; it expires at 11:59 pm on the expiration date. $35 to renew.Source: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · as of · Late renewal: aecb.alabama.gov
CE hours & topicsNot confirmed. The Board rules require CE for electrical contractors (14 hours every 2 years) and list none for journeymen; ask the Board.Not confirmedSource: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · as of
Fees
  • Exam (paid to the Board): $115
  • Journeyman license: $35
Source: aecb.alabama.gov · as of · A 4% service fee applies to card payments. Rule 303-X-3-.10, effective February 14, 2026: admincode.legislature.state.al.us

Electrical Contractor (Master Electrician)

RenewalEvery year. Renew before the last day of the quarter in which the license was issued. A $50 late fee applies after the last day of the renewal month. $150 to renew.Source: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · as of · Late fee: aecb.alabama.gov
CE hours & topics14 hours per 2 years
  • Courses from a Board-approved provider
2027 is a CE year: contractors need 14 hours before renewing in 2027 for 2028. Since May 2026 providers report hours through the Board portal; the Board no longer accepts certificates from contractors.
Source: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · as of · CE year and reporting: aecb.alabama.gov
Fees
  • Exam (paid to the Board): $165
  • Contractor license: $150
  • Restoration renewal (per year expired): $50
  • Reciprocal license application: $315
Source: admincode.legislature.state.al.us · as of · Rule 303-X-3-.10, effective February 14, 2026. Application by mail or email: aecb.alabama.gov

Approved CE provider lists (official)

What we couldn't confirm yet

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FAQ

How often do you renew an Alabama journeyman electrician license?

Alabama journeyman licenses renew every year before the last day of the quarter in which they were issued, and renewal costs $35.

Can you renew an Alabama journeyman license late?

No. A journeyman electrician license cannot be renewed late and expires at 11:59 pm on the expiration date.

How many CE hours does an Alabama electrical contractor need?

Electrical contractors need 14 hours of CE every 2 years from a Board-approved provider, and 2027 is a CE year.

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