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Virginia electrician license renewal & CE requirements

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Renewal rules by license

Journeyman Electrician

RenewalEvery 3 years. Expires 3 years from the last day of the month it was issued. Renew with the fee and CE before it expires; after 30 days you pay the $210 reinstatement fee instead, and after 24 months you must apply again.Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · as of · Reinstatement: law.lis.virginia.gov
CE hours & topics3 hours per 3-year renewal
  • Board-approved course on electrical code changes (NEC)
Finish the course before your license expires. If you hold both master and journeyman electrician, one course covers both; each extra trade needs its own course. Providers report your hours to DPOR electronically.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · as of · CE list and rules: dpor.virginia.gov
Fees
  • Original tradesman license by exam (application): $150
  • Journeyman exam (paid to PSI): $100
  • Renewal (every 3 years): $160
  • Reinstatement (includes renewal): $210
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · as of · Exam fee: dpor.virginia.gov · Renewal and reinstatement: law.lis.virginia.gov and law.lis.virginia.gov From July 1, 2026, DPOR says certain fees include a separate $7.25-per-year technology fee.

Master Electrician

RenewalEvery 3 years. Same rules as the journeyman license: expires 3 years from the last day of the month issued; reinstatement fee after 30 days.Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · as of
CE hours & topics3 hours per 3-year renewal
  • Board-approved course on electrical code changes (NEC)
Finish the course before your license expires. If you hold both master and journeyman electrician, one course covers both; each extra trade needs its own course. Providers report your hours to DPOR electronically.
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · as of · CE list and rules: dpor.virginia.gov
Fees
  • Original tradesman license by exam (application): $150
  • Master exam (paid to PSI): $125
  • Renewal (every 3 years): $160
  • Reinstatement (includes renewal): $210
Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · as of · Exam fee: dpor.virginia.gov

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FAQ

How often do you renew a Virginia electrician license?

Virginia journeyman and master electrician licenses expire 3 years from the last day of the month they were issued, and the renewal fee is $160.

How many CE hours does a Virginia electrician need?

A Virginia electrician needs a 3-hour Board-approved code course before each 3-year renewal; one course covers both master and journeyman electrician.

What happens if you renew a Virginia tradesman license late?

If you miss the renewal by more than 30 days, you pay a $210 reinstatement fee, and after 24 months you must apply for a new license.

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

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