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How to Renew Your Oregon Electrician License

Oregon electricians must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
24 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Oregon electricians holding a Oregon BCD license license. Requirements are set by Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board.

When to renew

Oregon 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.law.cornell.edu/regulations/oregon/Or-Admin-Code-SS-918-030-0120)

The continuing education Oregon requires

Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requires 24 hours of approved continuing education every 3 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • Code Change — at least 8 hours
  • Oregon rule and law (ORL) — at least 4 hours
  • Code related (CR) — at least 12 hours
  • Oregon rule and law course — at least 4 hours
  • Balance: approved continuing education

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Oregon sets electricians requirements by license class (Oregon BCD license). 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 24 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requires 24 hours every 3 years, including Code Change, Oregon rule and law (ORL), Code related (CR), Oregon rule and law course and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Oregon electricians course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; Oregon audits can reach back several years.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Oregon, the provider emails a completion report to the board, within 14 days of completion.

  5. 5

    Renew with Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board

    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 Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board

Online courses for Oregon electricians

Oregon electrician renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Oregon electricians need?
Oregon electricians must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board.
Which license classes does the Oregon electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 24 hours requirement applies to: Oregon BCD license.
What topics are required for Oregon electricians continuing education?
Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board requires coverage of: Code Change (8 hours); Oregon rule and law (ORL) (4 hours); Code related (CR) (12 hours); Oregon rule and law course (4 hours); Balance: approved continuing education.
How are completed CE hours reported to Oregon Building Codes Division (Department of Consumer and Business Services) / Electrical and Elevator Board?
Completed hours are reported to the board by email by the provider within 14 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Oregon electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Oregon requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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