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Kansas 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 .

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Renewal rules by license

Journeyman certificate (local)

RenewalSet locally. State law requires 12 hours of CE every 2 years (or 6 a year). Wichita/Sedgwick County certificates last 2 years; see the local table.Source: ksrevisor.gov · as of
CE hours & topics12 hours per 2 years
  • Code education (at least 6 hours every 2 years)
  • Construction, maintenance and code update training
State minimum for any city or county that licenses electricians: 12 hours every 2 years or 6 hours a year.
Source: ksrevisor.gov · as of
FeesSet locally / not listedSource: sedgwick.gov · as of · Set locally; see the local table.

Local electrician certificates (by city or county)

Kansas has no state electrician license. Cities and counties that license electricians follow state rules (K.S.A. 12-1526). We confirmed the largest, Wichita and Sedgwick County; elsewhere, ask the city or county building office.

Wichita and Sedgwick County

Office: Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD)
Licenses journeymen?Yes. Journeyman and master electrical trade certificates are required to work in Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita
FeesCertificate application: $35
Renewal: $35
RenewalEvery 2 years. Finish CE by the expiration date. Late renewals add CE hours: none January 1 to March 31 (grace period), 1.5 hours April to June, 3 hours July to August, 4.5 hours September to December
CE12 hours · Each year: 3 trade-specific hours and 3 general hours (12 per 2-year certificate). Bring the original CEU certificates; providers do not send them.
NotesMABCD does not reciprocate with state testing; only its listed exams count. Renewals for the current cycle started September 1, 2025.
Still openNEC edition in force
ContactMABCD · (316) 660-1840 (source)
Source: sedgwick.gov · as of

Not in Wichita or Sedgwick County? Ask your city or county building office whether it requires an electrician certificate.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

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    FAQ

    How many CE hours does a Kansas electrician need?

    State law requires 12 hours every 2 years (or 6 a year), with at least 6 hours of code education every 2 years.

    How often do Wichita trade certificates renew?

    Every 2 years, for $35, with 12 CE hours finished by the expiration date.

    Is there a grace period for late Wichita renewals?

    Yes. From January 1 to March 31 there are no extra CE hours; later renewals add 1.5 to 4.5 hours.

    Not licensed yet? See how to get an electrician license in Kansas.

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