New Jersey Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

New Jersey has 3 Electrical license classes. Most renew every 3 years. Renewal fees are about $150 to $225, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 34 hours. The details for each class are below.

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Class A Journeyman Electrician

Class A Journeyman · State license · Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

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Renew on the official site (973) 504-6410

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.

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Grace period: Renewal is accepted within 30 days after expiration with a late fee ($50 for a license, $25 for the business permit); after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $150
Late fee: About $50 late renewal fee within 30 days after expiration; reinstatement about $100 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).
Reinstatement: Reinstatement fee about $100 plus the renewal fee (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6); apply through the Board.

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: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Class A journeyman triennial renewal $150; Class B wireman triennial renewal $75; late renewal $50; reinstatement $100 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6, amended eff. 6/2/2025). Journeymen are registered with the Board and take no exam.

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Electrical Contractor Business Permit

Business Permit · State license · Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

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Renew on the official site (973) 504-6410

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.

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Grace period: Renewal is accepted within 30 days after expiration with a late fee ($50 for a license, $25 for the business permit); after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $150
Late fee: About $25 late renewal fee for the permit within 30 days after expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).
Reinstatement: Reinstatement by application to the Board; the individual license must be current and the business permit reinstated through the Board.

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: Required: $1,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Workers' compensation coverage and certificate on file (N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.1). The Board permit application asks for a general liability certificate of at least $300,000 (or bank letter of credit) with the Board as certificate holder and a $1,000 surety bond in favor of the State; confirm the current amounts on the Board's permit application. Notify the Board if coverage or the bond lapses.
Reciprocity: Not published, check with the board

Notes

Required to practice electrical contracting as a business. Permit renewal $150 per triennial cycle (initial $150, $100 or $50 depending on the year of the cycle); late fee $25 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6). Held by or qualified through a licensed electrical contractor.

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Electrical Contractor License (individual)

Electrical Contractor · State license · Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

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Renew on the official site (973) 504-6410

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: 34 hours
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34 credit hours per triennial period (exempt in the period first licensed); includes a 10-hour in-person course on the latest NEC (9 hrs Code + 1 hr NJ statutes/rules; webinars do not satisfy it); max 8 extra credits carry over; self-study/online capped at 8 credits per period; keep records 6 years; Board audits; hardship waiver requests 90 days before renewal (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7).
Deadline rule: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: Renewal is accepted within 30 days after expiration with a late fee ($50 for a license, $25 for the business permit); after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $225
Late fee: About $50 late renewal fee if renewed within 30 days after expiration; reinstatement fee about $100 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement fee about $100 plus the renewal fee (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6). Reinstatement is by application to the Board; electrical contractors must show the required continuing education.

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: Required: $1,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Business permit holders must carry New Jersey workers' compensation and keep the certificate on file (N.J.A.C. 13:31-3.1). The Board business permit application also asks for a general liability certificate of at least $300,000 (or a bank letter of credit) naming the Board as certificate holder and a $1,000 surety bond in favor of the State; confirm the current amounts on the Board's permit application.
Reciprocity: No reciprocity for the electrical contractor license.

Notes

Fees per N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6: electrical contractor triennial renewal $225; late renewal $50 within 30 days; reinstatement $100. Practicing as a business also requires a business permit (separate entry). The Board rule sets a triennial cycle. Home improvement contractor businesses that also do electrical work need $500,000 general liability for that registration.

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

How to renew

1Check your Class A Journeyman Electrician deadline: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.
2Renew online at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
4If you miss the deadline: About $50 late renewal fee within 30 days after expiration; reinstatement about $100 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).
5Check your Electrical Contractor Business Permit deadline: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.
6Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
7If you miss the deadline: About $25 late renewal fee for the permit within 30 days after expiration (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).
8Check your Electrical Contractor License (individual) deadline: Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit.
9Complete 34 continuing education hours before renewing. 34 credit hours per triennial period (exempt in the period first licensed); includes a 10-hour in-person course on the latest NEC (9 hrs Code + 1 hr NJ statutes/rules; webinars do not satisfy it); max 8 extra credits carry over; self-study/online capped at 8 credits per period; keep records 6 years; Board audits; hardship waiver requests 90 days before renewal (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.7).
10Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $225, but fees change.
11If you miss the deadline: About $50 late renewal fee if renewed within 30 days after expiration; reinstatement fee about $100 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6).

New Jersey Electrical renewal questions

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

When does a New Jersey electrical license expire?

Class A Journeyman Electrician: renews every 3 years. Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit. Electrical Contractor Business Permit: renews every 3 years. Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit. Electrical Contractor License (individual): renews every 3 years. Triennial; licenses and business permits expire March 31 every third year (2024-2027 period ends March 31, 2027; next period ends March 31, 2030). Renewal is online through the NJ MyLicense portal; renew the individual license before the business permit. Check with Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors before you rely on it.

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

Class A Journeyman Electrician: no CE required. Electrical Contractor Business Permit: no CE required. Electrical Contractor License (individual): 34 hours per renewal. Check with Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a New Jersey electrical license?

Renewal is accepted within 30 days after expiration with a late fee ($50 for a license, $25 for the business permit); after 30 days the license is suspended without a hearing. Check with Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a New Jersey electrical license?

Class A Journeyman Electrician: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a New Jersey electrical license expires?

About $50 late renewal fee within 30 days after expiration; reinstatement about $100 (N.J.A.C. 13:31-1.6). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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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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