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Massachusetts Electrician Continuing Education

Massachusetts electricians must complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure).

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Massachusetts Electricians 21-Hour Continuing Education

21 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Massachusetts Requires of Electricians

Set by Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)

CE hours required
21 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
Electrician
Exam to renew
Not required

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The Course Massachusetts Electricians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) requires.

  • 21 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    1 license class
    • Electrician

    Massachusetts Electricians 21-Hour Continuing Education

    $149.99 · 100% online · instant certificate

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Required subject matter

Topics Massachusetts Electricians Must Cover

Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Massachusetts Electrical Codemin. 15 hours

  • Professional development chosen by the licenseemin. 6 hours

  • Additional hours for appointed Inspectors of Wires onlymin. 6 hours

  • Professional development electivesmin. 6 hours

  • MA Electrical Code (527 CMR 12.00)/business/law - 15 hrs approved course

  • Professional development - 6 hrs (code, business, law, first aid, safety, building code)

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Massachusetts

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 21 hours and topics Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion to the board within 10 days. Then renew every 3 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Massachusetts Electrician License

Who has to renew

Massachusetts electricians holding a Electrician license renew with Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure).

When to renew

Massachusetts electricians licenses renew every 3 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is July 31, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (MA Electricians: statewide triennial July 31; next 2028-07-31 (corroborated; mass.gov blocked fetchers - verify verbatim later))

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Massachusetts sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrician). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is July 31, 2028.

  2. 2

    Complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) requires 21 hours every 3 years, including Massachusetts Electrical Code, Professional development chosen by the licensee, Additional hours for appointed Inspectors of Wires only, Professional development electives and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

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

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Massachusetts, the provider emails a completion report to the board, within 10 days of completion.

  5. 5

    Renew with Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)

    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 Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)

Questions Massachusetts electricians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Massachusetts electricians need?
Massachusetts electricians must complete 21 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure).
Which license classes does the Massachusetts electricians CE requirement apply to?
The 21 hours requirement applies to: Electrician.
What topics are required for Massachusetts electricians continuing education?
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) requires coverage of: Massachusetts Electrical Code (15 hours); Professional development chosen by the licensee (6 hours); Additional hours for appointed Inspectors of Wires only (6 hours); Professional development electives (6 hours); MA Electrical Code (527 CMR 12.00)/business/law - 15 hrs approved course; Professional development - 6 hrs (code, business, law, first aid, safety, building code).
How are completed CE hours reported to Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)?
Completed hours are reported to the board by email by the provider within 10 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Massachusetts electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Massachusetts requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Massachusetts Electricians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Massachusetts professionals choose us

Massachusetts Electricians CE, Done Right

Every electricians course is built to meet Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure) 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 Massachusetts Electrician License on Time

21 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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