Florida 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 October 23, 2026.
- Journeyman Electrician (local): Set locally. CE requirements set locally or not confirmed.
- Certified Electrical Contractor (EC): Every 2 years. 11 hours of CE per 2-year cycle.
- Licensing body: Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (ECLB), Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR)
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Renewal rules by license
Journeyman Electrician (local)
| Renewal | Set locally. Check your county or city licensing office.Not confirmedSource: myfloridalicense.com · as of October 23, 2026 |
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| CE hours & topics | Set locally.Not confirmedSource: myfloridalicense.com · as of October 23, 2026 |
| Fees | Set locally / not listedNot confirmedSource: leg.state.fl.us · as of October 23, 2026 · Set by each county/city; not tracked here. |
Certified Electrical Contractor (EC)
| Renewal | Every 2 years. Renew by August 31 of every even-numbered year. You can't renew until CE is complete. Delinquent fee $25.Source: myfloridalicense.com · as of October 23, 2026 |
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| CE hours & topics | 11 hours per 2-year cycle
Reduced hours if licensed less than 2 years before Aug 31 of the renewal year. Max 7 hours by home study. Source: myfloridalicense.com · as of October 23, 2026 |
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Approved CE provider lists (official)
- DBPR: Find a CE courseas of October 23, 2026
- ECLB CE requirements (board page)as of October 23, 2026
What we couldn't confirm yet
We only publish what we can tie to an official source. These items are still open, so check them with the board:
- Journeyman exam format, fees, renewal and CE (set by each county/city).
FAQ
How many CE hours does a Florida journeyman electrician (local) need?
CE requirements set locally or not confirmed.
How many CE hours does a Florida certified electrical contractor (ec) need?
11 hours of CE per 2-year cycle. Required: 1 hr workers' compensation; 1 hr workplace safety; 1 hr business practices; 1 hr Florida laws & rules; 1 hr Florida Building Code advanced module; 6 hrs technical; +2 hrs false alarm prevention if you do alarm work.
When is the Florida renewal deadline?
Journeyman Electrician (local): Check your county or city licensing office. Certified Electrical Contractor (EC): Renew by August 31 of every even-numbered year. You can't renew until CE is complete. Delinquent fee $25.
Where do I find approved CE courses in Florida?
Use the official list: DBPR: Find a CE course (https://www.myfloridalicense.com/portalsearches/CESearch); ECLB CE requirements (board page) (https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/electrical-contractors/#ce).
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