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California Electrician Continuing Education

California electricians must complete 32 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Labor Commissioner's Office.

For Electrician Certification.

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California Electricians 32-Hour Continuing Education

32 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What California Requires of Electricians

Set by Labor Commissioner's Office

CE hours required
32 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
Electrician Certification
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

The Course California Electricians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Labor Commissioner's Office requires.

  • 32 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    1 license class
    • Electrician Certification

    Our course for this license is on the way.

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Required subject matter

Topics California Electricians Must Cover

Labor Commissioner's Office requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • No topic is mandated by name

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in California

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 32 hours and topics Labor Commissioner's Office requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your California Electrician License

Who has to renew

California electricians holding a Electrician Certification license renew with Labor Commissioner's Office.

When to renew

California electricians licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.dir.ca.gov/t8/291_5.html)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    California sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrician Certification). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 32 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Labor Commissioner's Office requires 32 hours every 3 years, including No topic is mandated by name. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the California electricians course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In California, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Labor Commissioner's Office

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Labor Commissioner's Office

Questions California electricians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do California electricians need?
California electricians must complete 32 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Labor Commissioner's Office.
Which license classes does the California electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 32 hours requirement applies to: Electrician Certification.
What topics are required for California electricians continuing education?
Labor Commissioner's Office requires coverage of: No topic is mandated by name.
Can California electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the California requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official California Electricians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Labor Commissioner's Office’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why California professionals choose us

California Electricians CE, Done Right

Every electricians course is built to meet Labor Commissioner's Office requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your California Electrician License on Time

32 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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