Alabama Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Electrical Contractor (Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors) renews every year, has a renewal fee of about $150 and requires 14 hours of continuing education. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Electrical Contractor

EC · State license · Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors

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Renew on the official site 334-679-1020

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: 14 hours
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14 hours every two years (Rules 303-X-3-.04(5) and 303-X-4-.02). Not required in the first year of certification. Hours are awarded in 2-hour increments up to 14; one hour is at least 50 minutes; up to 7 hours roll over. Proof must be submitted before the quarter in which the license expires. 2027 is a CE year: the Board states electrical contractors must obtain 14 hours before their renewal in 2027 (for 2028). Providers must report CE through the CE Provider Portal; the Board no longer accepts completion certificates from contractors for hours taken after May 1, 2026. The rule applies to electrical and provisional electrical contractors; the rule text does not set a code-topic split.
Deadline rule: Annual; each license renews before the last day of the quarter in which it was issued (Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30 or Dec 31 per license) (Rule 303-X-3-.04(1)); expires 11:59 PM on its expiration date.

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Grace period: None. Expired immediately at 11:59 PM on expiration date.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $150
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
No separate late fee: a license not renewed by expiration is immediately expired (Rule 303-X-3-.08). Restoration Renewal Fee about $50 per year (in addition to accrued renewal fees and reinstatement fee) per fee schedule effective Jan 17, 2026.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
May be reinstated within 5 years of expiration upon application, reinstatement fee, all accrued renewal fees (about $150 each year) and CE (as much as 35 hours). After 5 calendar years (1825 days) must pass the written prelicensure exam as a new applicant (Rule 303-X-3-.08).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: The Board may recognize licenses from reciprocating states whose standards are equal to or greater than Alabama's; the approved state list is kept at the Board office (Rule 303-X-3-.03). Reciprocal license fee is $315.

Notes

Fees (Rule 303-X-3-.10, effective Jan 17, 2026): renewal $150; inactive contractor certificate $75; provisional license renewal $75; restoration renewal $50 per year. Chapter repealed and replaced effective Feb 14, 2026. Phone 334-679-1020; address 100 N. Union St, Suite 132, Montgomery AL 36104. Credit card processing fees may be passed on to the payer.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Alabama Electrical continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Electrical Contractor deadline: Annual; each license renews before the last day of the quarter in which it was issued (Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30 or Dec 31 per license) (Rule 303-X-3-.04(1)); expires 11:59 PM on its expiration date.
2Complete 14 continuing education hours before renewing. 14 hours every two years (Rules 303-X-3-.04(5) and 303-X-4-.02). Not required in the first year of certification. Hours are awarded in 2-hour increments up to 14; one hour is at least 50 minutes; up to 7 hours roll over. Proof must be submitted before the quarter in which the license expires. 2027 is a CE year: the Board states electrical contractors must obtain 14 hours before their renewal in 2027 (for 2028). Providers must report CE through the CE Provider Portal; the Board no longer accepts completion certificates from contractors for hours taken after May 1, 2026. The rule applies to electrical and provisional electrical contractors; the rule text does not set a code-topic split.
3Renew online at https://alecb-renew.kalmservices.net/
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: No separate late fee: a license not renewed by expiration is immediately expired (Rule 303-X-3-.08). Restoration Renewal Fee about $50 per year (in addition to accrued renewal fees and reinstatement fee) per fee schedule effective Jan 17, 2026.

Alabama Electrical renewal questions

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

When does an Alabama electrical license expire?

Electrical Contractor: renews every year. Annual; each license renews before the last day of the quarter in which it was issued (Mar 31, Jun 30, Sep 30 or Dec 31 per license) (Rule 303-X-3-.04(1)); expires 11:59 PM on its expiration date. Check with Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does an Alabama electrical license need?

Electrical Contractor: 14 hours per renewal. Check with Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for an Alabama electrical license?

None. Expired immediately at 11:59 PM on expiration date. Check with Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew an Alabama electrical license?

Electrical Contractor: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if an Alabama electrical license expires?

No separate late fee: a license not renewed by expiration is immediately expired (Rule 303-X-3-.08). Restoration Renewal Fee about $50 per year (in addition to accrued renewal fees and reinstatement fee) per fee schedule effective Jan 17, 2026. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Alabama accept electrical licenses from other states?

The Board may recognize licenses from reciprocating states whose standards are equal to or greater than Alabama's; the approved state list is kept at the Board office (Rule 303-X-3-.03). Reciprocal license fee is $315. Check with Alabama Board of Electrical Contractors before you rely on it.

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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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