Virginia Electrician Continuing Education
Virginia electricians must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
For Electricians (Tradesmen).
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Requirements at a glance
What Virginia Requires of Electricians
- CE hours required
- 3 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- Electricians (Tradesmen)
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
The Course Virginia Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) requires.
- 1 license class
3 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- Electricians (Tradesmen)
Who it applies to: Active electrician tradesman license renewing.
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Required subject matter
Topics Virginia Electricians Must Cover
Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Changes to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) currently in force in Virginiamin. 3 hours
Applicable building code changes (electrical)min. 3 hours
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Virginia
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 3 hours and topics Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) 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 Virginia Electrician License
Who has to renew
Virginia electricians holding a Electricians (Tradesmen) license renew with Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
When to renew
Virginia electricians licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency50/chapter30/section120/)
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Virginia sets electricians requirements by license class (Electricians (Tradesmen)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.
- 2
Complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education
Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) requires 3 hours every 3 years, including Changes to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) currently in force in Virginia, Applicable building code changes (electrical). Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
See the Virginia 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 Virginia, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
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 Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Questions Virginia electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Virginia electricians need?
- Virginia electricians must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
- Which license classes does the Virginia electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 3 hours requirement applies to: Electricians (Tradesmen).
- What topics are required for Virginia electricians continuing education?
- Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) requires coverage of: Changes to the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) currently in force in Virginia (3 hours); Applicable building code changes (electrical) (3 hours).
- Can Virginia electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Virginia Electricians Licensing Resources
- Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
The Virginia board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
Requirements on this page come from Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Virginia professionals choose us
Virginia Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet Virginia Board for Contractors (Tradesmen Program), Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) 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 Virginia Electrician License on Time
3 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.