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Massachusetts 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 Electrician

RenewalEvery 3 years. Expires July 31; renew online in eLIPSE starting 90 days before. No renewal notices are mailed. $78 to renew. A $57 late fee is added if you renew after the expiration date.Source: mass.gov · as of · 3-year cycle: 237 CMR 17.01 (mass.gov). · Late fee: licensing.reg.state.ma.us
CE hours & topics21 hours per 3-year renewal
  • 15 hours from a Board-approved provider on 527 CMR 12.00 (Massachusetts Electrical Code amendments), business, law and related topics
  • 6 hours of professional development of your choice (code, business, law, first aid, safety, building code); the provider need not be Board-approved
Completed in the 3 years before renewal. Keep certificates for 10 years; the Board may ask for them. A journeyman licensed by exam or reciprocity in the 90 days before the renewal date is exempt for that cycle.
Source: mass.gov · as of · 237 CMR 17.01. Provider list: mass.gov
Fees
  • Application: $31
  • License (after you are approved): $104
  • Exam (paid to PSI): $80 Part 1 + $55 Part 2: $135
Source: mass.gov · as of

Master Electrician

RenewalEvery 3 years. Expires July 31; renew online in eLIPSE starting 90 days before. $117 to renew. A $57 late fee is added if you renew after the expiration date.Source: mass.gov · as of · Late fee: licensing.reg.state.ma.us · Late fee: licensing.reg.state.ma.us
CE hours & topics21 hours per 3-year renewal
  • 15 hours from a Board-approved provider on 527 CMR 12.00 (Massachusetts Electrical Code amendments), business, law and related topics
  • 6 hours of professional development of your choice (code, business, law, first aid, safety, building code); the provider need not be Board-approved
Completed in the 3 years before renewal. Keep certificates for 10 years; the Board may ask for them. A journeyman licensed by exam or reciprocity in the 90 days before the renewal date is exempt for that cycle.
Source: mass.gov · as of · 237 CMR 17.01. Provider list: mass.gov
Fees
  • Application: $66
  • License (after you are approved): $155
  • Exam (paid to PSI): $80 Part 1 + $55 Part 2: $135
Source: mass.gov · as of

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FAQ

How often do you renew a Massachusetts electrician license?

Massachusetts journeyman and master licenses renew every 3 years and expire July 31. Renewal costs $78 for a journeyman and $117 for a master.

How many CE hours does a Massachusetts electrician need?

You need 21 hours in the 3 years before renewal: 15 hours from a Board-approved provider on the Massachusetts Electrical Code amendments and related laws, plus 6 hours of professional development.

How long should you keep Massachusetts CE certificates?

Keep your CE certificates for 10 years, because the Board may ask for them to verify your hours.

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

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