Washington 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.
- General Journey Level (01) Electrician: Every 3 years. 24 hours of CE per 3-year certification period.
- Master Electrician (journey level): Every 3 years. 24 hours of CE per 3-year period.
- Licensing body: Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program
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Renewal rules by license
General Journey Level (01) Electrician
| Renewal | Every 3 years. Certificate expires on your birthdate. Renewal fees double after expiration; not renewable if expired more than 90 days (retest required).Source: lni.wa.gov · as of October 23, 2026 · Fees from L&I renewal form lni.wa.gov |
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| CE hours & topics | 24 hours per 3-year certification period
Same class can't be credited twice in a cycle. Max 4 hours of behavioral health/wellness training counts as industry-related CE. Source: lni.wa.gov · as of October 23, 2026 |
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Master Electrician (journey level)
| Renewal | Every 3 years. Same 24-hour CE rule as electricians.Source: lni.wa.gov · as of October 23, 2026 |
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| CE hours & topics | 24 hours per 3-year period
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Approved CE provider lists (official)
- L&I approved Code Update courses (PDF)as of October 23, 2026
- L&I approved RCW-WAC courses (PDF)as of October 23, 2026
- L&I approved Industry Related courses (PDF)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:
- PSI hourly exam fee (not taken from an official L&I page).
- Whether WA's installation code is newer than the 2020 NEC listed for exams.
- Master electrician application/exam fees.
FAQ
How many CE hours does a Washington general journey level (01) electrician need?
24 hours of CE per 3-year certification period. Required: 8 hours: currently adopted NEC changes; 4 hours: RCW 19.28 / WAC 296-46B (electrical laws & rules); 12 hours: other approved courses.
How many CE hours does a Washington master electrician (journey level) need?
24 hours of CE per 3-year period. Required: 8 hours NEC changes; 4 hours RCW/WAC; 12 hours other approved.
When is the Washington renewal deadline?
General Journey Level (01) Electrician: Certificate expires on your birthdate. Renewal fees double after expiration; not renewable if expired more than 90 days (retest required). Master Electrician (journey level): Same 24-hour CE rule as electricians.
Where do I find approved CE courses in Washington?
Use the official list: L&I approved Code Update courses (PDF) (https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/_docs/Code-Update-Courses.pdf); L&I approved RCW-WAC courses (PDF) (https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/_docs/RCW-WAC-Courses.pdf); L&I approved Industry Related courses (PDF) (https://lni.wa.gov/licensing-permits/_docs/Industry-Related-Courses.pdf).
Not licensed yet? See how to get an electrician license in Washington.