Maine electrical continuing education requirements

All 3 Maine electrical license types we track need continuing education: 15 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Maine Electrical renewal guide

15 hours of CE

Applies to: Journeyman Electrician, Limited Electrician and Master Electrician

CE hours: 15 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Biennial; term runs two years from the first licensure date (expiration date set by the Commissioner under 10 MRSA 8003(4))
License level: State license
Board: Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

15 hours of a board-approved current National Electrical Code update course must be completed before renewal; the licensee certifies completion at renewal and can be audited.
Approved course providers are listed in the board's license lookup under Course and Course Providers.

Other details

The code update schedule assumes a 3-year National Electrical Code cycle.

Renew on the official site 207-624-8603

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How CE fits into the Maine renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Maine Electrical renewal guide.

Maine Electrical CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Maine electrical license need?

Journeyman Electrician, Limited Electrician and Master Electrician: 15 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) before you rely on it.

Who approves Maine electrical CE courses?

15 hours of a board-approved current National Electrical Code update course must be completed before renewal; the licensee certifies completion at renewal and can be audited. Approved course providers are listed in the board's license lookup under Course and Course Providers. Check with Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) before you rely on it.

When do Maine electrical CE hours have to be done?

Journeyman Electrician, Limited Electrician and Master Electrician: Biennial; term runs two years from the first licensure date (expiration date set by the Commissioner under 10 MRSA 8003(4)) Check with Electricians' Examining Board (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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