New Jersey Electrician Continuing Education
New Jersey electricians must complete 34 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
For Electrical Contractor.
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New Jersey Electricians 34-Hour Continuing Education
34 CE hrs
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Requirements at a glance
What New Jersey Requires of Electricians
- CE hours required
- 34 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Electrical Contractor
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The Course New Jersey Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors requires.
- 1 license class
34 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Electrical Contractor
View courseNew Jersey Electricians 34-Hour Continuing Education
$241.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
Required subject matter
Topics New Jersey Electricians Must Cover
Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Codemin. 9 hours
Lawmin. 1 hour
Trade-related subjectsmin. 24 hours
In-person course of study on applicable State statutes and rulesmin. 1 hour
Balance of credits in Board-approved trade subjects: installation, erection, repair or alteration of electrical equipment for the generation, transmission or utilization of electrical energy; transmismin. 24 hours
NEC current edition (9 hrs, in-person)
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in New Jersey
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 34 hours and topics Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors 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 3 years.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your New Jersey Electrician License
Who has to renew
New Jersey electricians holding a Electrical Contractor license renew with Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
When to renew
New Jersey electricians licenses renew every 3 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is March 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (NJ Electrical contractors: triennial expiration March 31 (njconsumeraffairs.gov))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
New Jersey sets electricians requirements by license class (Electrical Contractor). 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 March 31, 2027.
- 2
Complete 34 hours of board-approved continuing education
Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors requires 34 hours every 3 years, including Code, Law, Trade-related subjects, In-person course of study on applicable State statutes and rules and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the New Jersey 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 New Jersey, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
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 Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
Questions New Jersey electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do New Jersey electricians need?
- New Jersey electricians must complete 34 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
- Which license classes does the New Jersey electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 34 hours requirement applies to: Electrical Contractor.
- What topics are required for New Jersey electricians continuing education?
- Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors requires coverage of: Code (9 hours); Law (1 hour); Trade-related subjects (24 hours); In-person course of study on applicable State statutes and rules (1 hour); Balance of credits in Board-approved trade subjects: installation, erection, repair or alteration of electrical equipment for the generation, transmission or utilization of electrical energy; transmis (24 hours); NEC current edition (9 hrs, in-person).
- Can New Jersey electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the New Jersey requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official New Jersey Electricians Licensing Resources
- Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
The New Jersey board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why New Jersey professionals choose us
New Jersey Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors 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 New Jersey Electrician License on Time
34 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.