North Dakota Electrician Continuing Education
North Dakota electricians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as required by North Dakota State Electrical Board.
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North Dakota Electricians 8-Hour Continuing Education
8 CE hrs
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Requirements at a glance
What North Dakota Requires of Electricians
- CE hours required
- 8 hours
- per renewal year
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- License classes
- Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Required
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The Course North Dakota Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics North Dakota State Electrical Board requires.
8 hours
of board-approved CE every year
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Required subject matter
Topics North Dakota Electricians Must Cover
North Dakota State Electrical Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
National Electrical Code - a minimum of fifty percent of the eight hours must be based on the NFPA 70 2026 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2025)min. 4 hours
North Dakota Laws, Rules and Wiring Standards segment
Remaining hoursmin. 4 hours
National Electrical Code (board-adopted edition)min. 4 hours
Electrical industry-related subjects (balance)
NEC board-adopted edition (min 4 of 8 hrs)
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in North Dakota
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 8 hours and topics North Dakota State Electrical Board 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
We report your completion to the board by roster within 15 days. Then renew every year.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your North Dakota Electrician License
Who has to renew
Every North Dakota electricians license that North Dakota State Electrical Board renews.
When to renew
North Dakota electricians licenses renew every year, 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. (NDSEB Continuing Education Requirements (https://www.ndseb.com/continuing-education/continuing-education-requirements/): "Master: April 30th / Class B: April 30th / Power Limited Electrician: April 30th / Journeyman: March 31st". Licences renew every year; next_renewal_date carries the earliest deadline (journeyman, March 31).)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Note your renewal date — North Dakota electricians renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is March 31, 2027.
- 2
Complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education
North Dakota State Electrical Board requires 8 hours every year, including National Electrical Code - a minimum of fifty percent of the eight hours must be based on the NFPA 70 2026 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2025), North Dakota Laws, Rules and Wiring Standards segment, Remaining hours, National Electrical Code (board-adopted edition) and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
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Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records; North Dakota audits can reach back several years.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In North Dakota, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board, within 15 days of completion.
- 5
Renew with North Dakota State Electrical Board
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
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Questions North Dakota electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do North Dakota electricians need?
- North Dakota electricians must complete 8 hours of board-approved continuing education every year, as set by North Dakota State Electrical Board.
- Which license classes does the North Dakota electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 8 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
- What topics are required for North Dakota electricians continuing education?
- North Dakota State Electrical Board requires coverage of: National Electrical Code - a minimum of fifty percent of the eight hours must be based on the NFPA 70 2026 edition, National Electrical Code (first version, printed in 2025) (4 hours); North Dakota Laws, Rules and Wiring Standards segment; Remaining hours (4 hours); National Electrical Code (board-adopted edition) (4 hours); Electrical industry-related subjects (balance); NEC board-adopted edition (min 4 of 8 hrs).
- Is an exam required to renew a North Dakota electricians license?
- Yes — North Dakota State Electrical Board requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
- How are completed CE hours reported to North Dakota State Electrical Board?
- Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 15 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
- Can North Dakota electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the North Dakota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official North Dakota Electricians Licensing Resources
- North Dakota State Electrical Board
The North Dakota 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 North Dakota State Electrical Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why North Dakota professionals choose us
North Dakota Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet North Dakota State Electrical Board 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 North Dakota Electrician License on Time
8 hours every year — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.