Wisconsin Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Wisconsin has 3 Electrical license classes. Most renew every 4 years. Renewal fees are about $100 to $200, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 24 hours. The details for each class are below.

Full rule details

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

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Remind me before it expires How reminders work

Electrical Contractor (organization credential)

EC · State license · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site 608-266-2112

Renewal cycle: Every 4 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: June 30 every 4 years (DSPS fee table). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (4 years) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $200
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $35 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement fee about $200 per DSPS fee table (SPS 305.07(2)(c)), in addition to application and credential fees; applies once more than one term has passed since expiration.

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

Organization credential held by the business; no exam. Required to install, repair or maintain electrical wiring unless exempt under Wis. Stat. 101.862(4). The business must employ a master electrician. DSPS lists no bond or insurance requirement for this credential.

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (4)

Track this renewal

Add your Wisconsin Electrical license to ClearLicensed and we will email you 90, 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 day before it expires.

Start the free trial Or have our team file it for you

Journeyman Electrician

JOURNEYMAN · State license · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site 608-266-2112

Renewal cycle: Every 4 years
Continuing education: 24 hours
Show CE rules
Renewal requires 24 hours of approved CE; the course provider must enter the hours in LicensE (certificates from the licensee are not accepted) and renewal cannot be submitted until hours are entered. CE completed after expiration requires a $25 late CE fee.
Deadline rule: June 30 every 4 years (initial term runs to the third following June 30; first fee prorated). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (4 years) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $35 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). CE completed after expiration requires a $25 late CE fee. Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement fee about $200 per DSPS fee table (SPS 305.07(2)(c)), in addition to application and credential fees; applies once more than one term has passed since expiration.

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: Wis. Stat. 101.874 and SPS 305.47 allow DSPS to enter reciprocal agreements for electricians and electrical contractors; the specific states are not listed on the DSPS pages reviewed.

Notes

Residential Journeyman ($100, 18 hours CE) and Industrial Journeyman ($100, 18 hours CE) credentials have the same 4-year June 30 cycle.

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (4)

Master Electrician

MASTER · State license · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS)

Remind me before this expires

Renew on the official site 608-266-2112

Renewal cycle: Every 4 years
Continuing education: 24 hours
Show CE rules
Renewal requires 24 hours of approved CE; the course provider must enter the hours in LicensE (certificates from the licensee are not accepted) and renewal cannot be submitted until hours are entered. CE completed after expiration requires a $25 late CE fee.
Deadline rule: June 30 every 4 years (initial term runs to the third following June 30; first fee prorated). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (4 years) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $200
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $35 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). CE completed after expiration requires a $25 late CE fee. Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Reinstatement fee about $200 per DSPS fee table (SPS 305.07(2)(c)), in addition to application and credential fees; applies once more than one term has passed since expiration.

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: Wis. Stat. 101.874 and SPS 305.47 allow DSPS to enter reciprocal agreements for electricians and electrical contractors; the specific states are not listed on the DSPS pages reviewed.

Notes

Residential Master Electrician ($200, 18 hours CE) uses the same 4-year June 30 cycle. The Registered Master Electrician credential does not expire and has no renewal cycle.

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

Sources (4)

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

How to renew

1Check your Electrical Contractor (organization credential) deadline: June 30 every 4 years (DSPS fee table). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.
2Renew online at https://license.wi.gov/
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $200, but fees change.
4If you miss the deadline: A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $35 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
5Check your Journeyman Electrician deadline: June 30 every 4 years (initial term runs to the third following June 30; first fee prorated). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.
6Complete 24 continuing education hours before renewing. Renewal requires 24 hours of approved CE; the course provider must enter the hours in LicensE (certificates from the licensee are not accepted) and renewal cannot be submitted until hours are entered. CE completed after expiration requires a $25 late CE fee.
7Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $100, but fees change.
8If you miss the deadline: A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $35 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). CE completed after expiration requires a $25 late CE fee. Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)).
9Check your Master Electrician deadline: June 30 every 4 years (initial term runs to the third following June 30; first fee prorated). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration.

Wisconsin Electrical renewal questions

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

When does a Wisconsin electrical license expire?

Electrical Contractor (organization credential): renews every 4 years. June 30 every 4 years (DSPS fee table). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration. Journeyman Electrician: renews every 4 years. June 30 every 4 years (initial term runs to the third following June 30; first fee prorated). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration. Master Electrician: renews every 4 years. June 30 every 4 years (initial term runs to the third following June 30; first fee prorated). Renewal opens about 4 weeks before expiration. Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Wisconsin electrical license need?

Electrical Contractor (organization credential): no CE required. Journeyman Electrician: 24 hours per renewal. Master Electrician: 24 hours per renewal. Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Wisconsin electrical license?

No penalty-free grace period. Renewal is accepted up to one term (4 years) after expiration with the application fee; after that the credential must be reinstated. Check with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Wisconsin electrical license?

Electrical Contractor (organization credential): About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Wisconsin electrical license expires?

A credential may be renewed up to one term (4 years) after expiration by paying the renewal fee plus the about $35 application fee (SPS 305.07(2)(b)). Renewing more than one term after expiration is a reinstatement: about $200 administrative fee plus application and credential fees, and DSPS may require proof of competence (SPS 305.07(2)(c)). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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.

Free trial

Keep your Wisconsin Electrical license current.

Try Basic free for 14 days. No credit card.

Start the free trial See pricing