Kentucky Electrician Continuing Education
Kentucky electricians must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
For Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician.
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Requirements at a glance
What Kentucky Requires of Electricians
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The Course Kentucky Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction requires.
- 2 license classes
12 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Electrical Contractor
- Master Electrician
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Required subject matter
Topics Kentucky Electricians Must Cover
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Electrical contractor: all hours must relate to business or job safety ONLY
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Kentucky
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Kentucky Electrician License
Who has to renew
Kentucky electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician renew with Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
When to renew
Kentucky 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. (KRS 227A.100(1),(7) (eff. 7-15-2024) and 815 KAR 35:060 Section 8 (eff. 5-6-2025): biennial licence renewed by last day of birth month in second year; CE at least 6 hours per year. https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=55093 ; https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/815/035/060/)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Kentucky sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education
Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction requires 12 hours every 2 years, including Electrical contractor: all hours must relate to business or job safety ONLY. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Kentucky 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 Kentucky, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
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 Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
Questions Kentucky electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Kentucky electricians need?
- Kentucky electricians must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction.
- Which license classes does the Kentucky electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 12 hours requirement applies to: Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician.
- What topics are required for Kentucky electricians continuing education?
- Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction requires coverage of: Electrical contractor: all hours must relate to business or job safety ONLY.
- Can Kentucky electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Kentucky requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Kentucky Electricians Licensing Resources
- Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
The Kentucky board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Kentucky professionals choose us
Kentucky Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction 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 Kentucky Electrician License on Time
12 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.