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New Hampshire electrical continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 New Hampshire 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.

15 hours of CE

Applies to: Journeyman Electrician and Master Electrician

CE hours
15 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
License is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and expires on the date shown on the license (RSA 310:8, II; Elec 401.01). A complete renewal application, fee and CE proof must be filed on or before the expiration date; the online portal accepts renewals no more than 60 days before expiration. OPLC emails a reminder at least 2 months before, but failure to receive it does not excuse late renewal.
License level
State license
Board
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Electricians' Board

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

  • 15 hours of instruction every NEC code cycle on the changes to the latest published edition of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), including at least 1 hour on changes to RSA 319-C, the Electricians' Board rules and installation concerns.
  • Hours must be completed within 12 months starting January 1 of the year after the new NEC edition is published (Elec 403.01).

Who approves courses

  • Courses must be from a Board-approved provider, who records completion with the Board within 7 days; certificates are filed through CE Broker.

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New Hampshire Electrical licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

  • Electrical Corporation or Partnership license (business entity)

How CE fits into the New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire Electrical renewal guide.

New Hampshire Electrical CE questions

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

How many CE hours does a New Hampshire electrical license need?

Journeyman Electrician and Master Electrician: 15 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Electricians' Board before you rely on it.

What does New Hampshire electrical continuing education have to cover?

15 hours of instruction every NEC code cycle on the changes to the latest published edition of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), including at least 1 hour on changes to RSA 319-C, the Electricians' Board rules and installation concerns. Hours must be completed within 12 months starting January 1 of the year after the new NEC edition is published (Elec 403.01). Check with Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Electricians' Board before you rely on it.

Who approves New Hampshire electrical CE courses?

Courses must be from a Board-approved provider, who records completion with the Board within 7 days; certificates are filed through CE Broker. Check with Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Electricians' Board before you rely on it.

When do New Hampshire electrical CE hours have to be done?

Journeyman Electrician and Master Electrician: License is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance and expires on the date shown on the license (RSA 310:8, II; Elec 401.01). A complete renewal application, fee and CE proof must be filed on or before the expiration date; the online portal accepts renewals no more than 60 days before expiration. OPLC emails a reminder at least 2 months before, but failure to receive it does not excuse late renewal. Check with Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) - Electricians' Board before you rely on it.

Sources

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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