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Wisconsin 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 4 years. Expires June 30 at the end of the 4-year term. You can renew in LicensE about 4 weeks before; DSPS emails instructions. $100 to renew; $25 late CE fee; $200 reinstatement fee.Source: dsps.wi.gov · as of · Renewal steps: dsps.wi.gov
CE hours & topics24 hours per 4-year renewal
  • Approved courses entered by the course provider in LicensE
You cannot submit the renewal until the provider has entered all 24 hours. CE finished after the license expires needs a late CE fee.
Source: dsps.wi.gov · as of · Provider list: dsps.wi.gov
Fees
  • Application: $35
  • Credential (license): $100
  • Exam (paid to Pearson): $95
  • Exam (paid to DSPS): $30
Source: dsps.wi.gov · as of · Exam fees: dsps.wi.gov

Master Electrician

RenewalEvery 4 years. Expires June 30 at the end of the 4-year term. $200 to renew; $25 late CE fee; $200 reinstatement fee.Source: dsps.wi.gov · as of
CE hours & topics24 hours per 4-year renewal
  • Approved courses entered by the course provider in LicensE
Same rules as the journeyman license.
Source: dsps.wi.gov · as of · Provider list: dsps.wi.gov
Fees
  • Application: $35
  • Credential (license): $200
  • Exam (paid to Pearson): $95
  • Exam (paid to DSPS): $30
Source: dsps.wi.gov · as of · Exam fees: dsps.wi.gov

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FAQ

How often do you renew a Wisconsin electrician license?

Journeyman and master licenses are valid for 4 years and expire June 30. Renewal costs $100 for a journeyman and $200 for a master.

How many CE hours does a Wisconsin electrician need?

You need 24 hours of approved CE each 4-year term, and the course provider must enter the hours in LicensE before you can renew.

What happens if you finish Wisconsin CE late?

CE completed after your license expires adds a $25 late CE fee to the renewal.

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

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