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How to Renew Your New Hampshire Electrician License

New Hampshire electricians must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
15 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers New Hampshire electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Apprentice Electrician, Continuing education. Requirements are set by Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

When to renew

New Hampshire 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. (NH Electricians: 2 years from issuance since 7/2023 (RSA 310:8) - per-licensee)

The continuing education New Hampshire requires

Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification requires 15 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Code Update — at least 15 hours
  • RSA 319-C, board rules and installation concerns — at least 1 hour
  • General CE
  • NFPA 70E awareness

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    New Hampshire sets electricians requirements by license class (Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Apprentice Electrician, 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. 2

    Complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification requires 15 hours every 2 years, including Code Update, RSA 319-C, board rules and installation concerns, General CE, NFPA 70E awareness. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board.

  5. 5

    Renew with Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification

    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 Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification

Online courses for New Hampshire electricians

New Hampshire electrician renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do New Hampshire electricians need?
New Hampshire electricians must complete 15 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.
Which license classes does the New Hampshire electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 15 hours requirement applies to: Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Apprentice Electrician, Continuing education.
What topics are required for New Hampshire electricians continuing education?
Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification requires coverage of: Code Update (15 hours); RSA 319-C, board rules and installation concerns (1 hour); General CE; NFPA 70E awareness.
How are completed CE hours reported to Electricians' Board, New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification?
Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can New Hampshire electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Hampshire requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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