Maryland · Electricians · 2026 renewal guide
How to Renew Your Maryland Electrician License
Maryland electricians must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Maryland State Board of Electricians.
Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Maryland State Board of Electricians rule on September 6, 2026.
- CE hours
- 10 hours
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Next deadline
- Per license
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Who has to renew
This guide covers Maryland electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Master electrician, Journeyperson electrician. Requirements are set by Maryland State Board of Electricians. Hours differ by class — 10 hours for Master electrician; 5 hours for Journeyperson electrician.
When to renew
Maryland 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. (https://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/09.09.02.01)
The continuing education Maryland requires
Maryland State Board of Electricians requires 10 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:
- Subject matter is restricted, not merely suggested: every qualifying hour must be based on an article of or update to the National Electrical Code (or a local variant adopted by a local board under §6
- NEC / NFPA electrical codes and standards — at least 10 hours
- Classroom-setting requirement (online cap)
- NEC/NFPA-based electrical content (all hours)
- Classroom setting (5 of 10 master hrs; online capped at 5)
How to renew, step by step
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Confirm your license class and renewal date
Maryland sets electricians requirements by license class (Master electrician, Journeyperson electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
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Complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education
Maryland State Board of Electricians requires 10 hours every 2 years, including Subject matter is restricted, not merely suggested: every qualifying hour must be based on an article of or update to the National Electrical Code (or a local variant adopted by a local board under §6, NEC / NFPA electrical codes and standards, Classroom-setting requirement (online cap), NEC/NFPA-based electrical content (all hours) and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Maryland 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 Maryland, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
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Renew with Maryland State Board of Electricians
Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal 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 Maryland State Board of Electricians
Online courses for Maryland electricians
Maryland electrician renewal FAQ
- How many continuing education hours do Maryland electricians need?
- Maryland electricians must complete 10 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Maryland State Board of Electricians.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Maryland?
- Requirements differ by license class in Maryland: 10 hours for Master electrician; 5 hours for Journeyperson electrician.
- What topics are required for Maryland electricians continuing education?
- Maryland State Board of Electricians requires coverage of: Subject matter is restricted, not merely suggested: every qualifying hour must be based on an article of or update to the National Electrical Code (or a local variant adopted by a local board under §6; NEC / NFPA electrical codes and standards (10 hours); Classroom-setting requirement (online cap); NEC/NFPA-based electrical content (all hours); Classroom setting (5 of 10 master hrs; online capped at 5).
- Can Maryland electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Maryland requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Sources
- Maryland State Board of Electricians — official board site
- Continuing education rule — the requirement cited above, verified September 6, 2026
- Maryland Electricians continuing education requirements — hours, topics and courses by license class