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Utah Electrician Continuing Education Requirements

Utah electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians Licensing Board.

Requirements differ by license class — 16 hours for 2 classes · 6 hours for Contractor.

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Getting licensed for the first time? Utah requires 576 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.

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Requirements at a glance

What Utah requires of electricians

Set by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians Licensing Board

CE hours required
16 hours
per renewal 2 years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
2 requirement levels
Exam to renew
Not required

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Utah electricians renew by license class

Utah sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.

  • 16 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    2 license classes
    • Electrician
    • Continuing education

    Utah Electricians 16-Hour Continuing Education

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  • 6 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Contractor

    Utah Electricians 6-Hour Continuing Education

    $41.99 · 100% online · instant certificate

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Required subject matter

Topics Utah electricians must cover

Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians Licensing Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Coremin. 12 hours

  • Live Seminarmin. 3 hours

  • National Electrical Code as adopted or proposed for adoptionmin. 8 hours

How renewal works

From course to renewed license in Utah

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians Licensing Board 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

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.

Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Utah electrician license.

Questions Utah electricians ask

Frequently asked questions

How many continuing education hours do Utah electricians need?
Utah electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians Licensing Board.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Utah?
Requirements differ by license class in Utah: 16 hours for Electrician, Continuing education; 6 hours for Contractor.
What topics are required for Utah electricians continuing education?
Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians Licensing Board requires coverage of: Core (12 hours); Live Seminar (3 hours); National Electrical Code as adopted or proposed for adoption (8 hours).
Can Utah electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Utah requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Utah electricians licensing resources

Requirements on this page come from Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Electricians Licensing Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

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