Alabama · Electricians · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Alabama Electrician License
Alabama electricians must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors rule on September 6, 2026.
- CE hours
- 14 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Alabama electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Electrical Contractors, Electrical Contractor, Continuing education. Requirements are set by Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors.
When to renew
Alabama electricians licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (AL Electricians: annual, renewable only in the quarter it expires - per-license quarterly cohorts (aecb.alabama.gov))
The continuing education Alabama requires
Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requires 14 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The board does not mandate specific topics beyond the approved-course requirement.
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Alabama sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrical Contractors, Electrical Contractor, Continuing education). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education
Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requires 14 hours every 2 years. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Alabama electricians course - 3
Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Alabama, the provider emails a completion report to the board.
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Renew with Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
Go to Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors
Online courses for Alabama electricians
Alabama electrician renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Alabama electricians need?
- Alabama electricians must complete 14 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors.
- Which license classes does the Alabama electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 14 hours requirement applies to: Electrical Contractors, Electrical Contractor, Continuing education.
- Is an exam required to renew a Alabama electricians license?
- Yes — Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors?
- Completed hours are reported to the board by email by the provider. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can Alabama electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Alabama requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 6, 2026
- Alabama Electricians continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class