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Colorado electrician license renewal & CE requirements

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Renewal rules by license

Journeyman Electrician

RenewalEvery 3 years. All electrician licenses expire September 30 every 3 years. The current period ends 9/30/2026, and renewals are accepted through 11/30/2026. New licenses issued within 120 days of an expiration date get the next expiration date.Source: dpo.colorado.gov · as of · Current dates: dpo.colorado.gov Renewal fee not listed on these pages; see "What we couldn't confirm yet".
CE hours & topics24 hours per 3-year license period
  • At least 4 hours on National Electrical Code changes
  • No more than 4 hours on safety
  • All hours in the core areas: grounding and bonding, NEC changes, wiring methods, theory and calculations, safety
Take courses only from a provider on the Board's attested provider list. Not required for the first renewal after you were licensed by exam. Keep records for 7 years. One set of hours for your most advanced license covers lesser licenses.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · as of
Fees
  • Exam (paid to PSI): $78
  • Retest: $73
  • State license fee: not listed
Source: test-takers.psiexams.com · as of · Exam fees are valid for 1 year. License fees are not listed on the Board pages we read.

Master Electrician

RenewalEvery 3 years. All electrician licenses expire September 30 every 3 years. The current period ends 9/30/2026, and renewals are accepted through 11/30/2026. New licenses issued within 120 days of an expiration date get the next expiration date.Source: dpo.colorado.gov · as of · Current dates: dpo.colorado.gov Renewal fee not listed on these pages; see "What we couldn't confirm yet".
CE hours & topics24 hours per 3-year license period
  • At least 4 hours on National Electrical Code changes
  • No more than 4 hours on safety
  • All hours in the core areas: grounding and bonding, NEC changes, wiring methods, theory and calculations, safety
Take courses only from a provider on the Board's attested provider list. Not required for the first renewal after you were licensed by exam. Keep records for 7 years. One set of hours for your most advanced license covers lesser licenses.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · as of
Fees
  • Exam (paid to PSI): $78
  • Retest: $73
  • State license fee: not listed
Source: test-takers.psiexams.com · as of

Residential Wireman

RenewalEvery 3 years. All electrician licenses expire September 30 every 3 years. The current period ends 9/30/2026, and renewals are accepted through 11/30/2026. New licenses issued within 120 days of an expiration date get the next expiration date.Source: dpo.colorado.gov · as of · Current dates: dpo.colorado.gov Renewal fee not listed on these pages; see "What we couldn't confirm yet".
CE hours & topics24 hours per 3-year license period
  • At least 4 hours on National Electrical Code changes
  • No more than 4 hours on safety
  • All hours in the core areas: grounding and bonding, NEC changes, wiring methods, theory and calculations, safety
Take courses only from a provider on the Board's attested provider list. Not required for the first renewal after you were licensed by exam. Keep records for 7 years. One set of hours for your most advanced license covers lesser licenses.
Source: dpo.colorado.gov · as of
Fees
  • Exam (paid to PSI): $78
  • Retest: $73
Source: test-takers.psiexams.com · as of

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FAQ

How often do you renew a Colorado electrician license?

Colorado electrician licenses expire September 30 every 3 years. The current period ended 9/30/2026, with renewals accepted through 11/30/2026.

How many CE hours does a Colorado electrician need?

You need 24 hours of CE each 3-year license period, with at least 4 hours on NEC changes and no more than 4 hours on safety, from an attested provider.

Do new Colorado electricians need CE for their first renewal?

No. If you were licensed by exam, CE is not required until after your first renewal.

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