Maryland electrical continuing education requirements

All 2 Maryland electrical license types we track need continuing education, from 5 to 10 hours depending on the license. 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 Maryland Electrical renewal guide

5 hours of CE

Applies to the Journeyperson Electrician

CE hours: 5 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: 2-year term. By statute (Bus. Occ. & Prof. 6-310) a license expires on the first June 30 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expirations; the Board states each licensee has an individual expiration date two years from issue. Renewal instructions are sent about 60 days before expiration.
License level: State license
Board: State Board of Electricians (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

Hours from before the immediately preceding license term do not count.

How CE ties to the renewal

5 hours of qualifying continuing education within the 24 months before renewal (COMAR 09.09.02.01).

Renew on the official site 410-230-6163

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10 hours of CE

Applies to the Master Electrician

CE hours: 10 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: 2-year term. By statute (Bus. Occ. & Prof. 6-310) a license expires on the first June 30 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expirations; the Board states each licensee has an individual expiration date two years from issue. Renewal instructions are sent about 60 days before expiration.
License level: State license
Board: State Board of Electricians (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

Hours from before the immediately preceding license term do not count.
A master on uninsured status who completes the hours is marked 'authorized to work'; one who does not is marked 'not authorized to work'.

Who approves courses

Board-approved providers only.

How CE ties to the renewal

10 hours of qualifying continuing education within the 24 months before renewal, at least 5 of them in a classroom setting (COMAR 09.09.02.01 and 09.09.02.03).

Renew on the official site 410-230-6163

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How CE fits into the Maryland 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 Maryland Electrical renewal guide.

Maryland Electrical CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a Maryland electrical license need?

Journeyperson Electrician: 5 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Master Electrician: 10 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with State Board of Electricians (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL) before you rely on it.

What does Maryland electrical continuing education have to cover?

For the Journeyperson Electrician: Hours from before the immediately preceding license term do not count. Check with State Board of Electricians (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL) before you rely on it.

When do Maryland electrical CE hours have to be done?

For the Journeyperson Electrician: Journeyperson Electrician: 2-year term. By statute (Bus. Occ. & Prof. 6-310) a license expires on the first June 30 in an odd-numbered year after its effective date unless the Secretary staggers expirations; the Board states each licensee has an individual expiration date two years from issue. Renewal instructions are sent about 60 days before expiration. 5 hours of qualifying continuing education within the 24 months before renewal (COMAR 09.09.02.01). Check with State Board of Electricians (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL) 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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