ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Maryland Electrical license renewal checklist
Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/MD/checklist/electrical
Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.
Electrical
Journeyperson Electrician (Journeyperson)
State license · State Board of Electricians (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)
- 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.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 5 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $19. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Reinstatement fee after expiration (in addition to the renewal fee): up to 30 days about $28; 31-60 days about $63; 61 or more days about $126.
- Grace period
- No grace period: reinstatement fees apply from the day after expiration.
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 5 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $19, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Master Electrician (Master)
State license · State Board of Electricians (Maryland Dept. of Labor, DOPL)
- 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.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 10 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $32. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- Reinstatement fee after expiration (in addition to the renewal fee): up to 30 days about $28; 31-60 days about $63; 61 or more days about $126.
- Grace period
- No grace period: reinstatement fees apply from the day after expiration.
- Insurance
- A master electrician who provides electrical services must carry general liability insurance of at least $300,000 and property damage insurance of at least $100,000; umbrella coverage is not accepted. A master employed by a business that carries at least that coverage may submit proof of the employer's insurance instead. Masters not contracting may hold uninsured status ($63 certificate, initial and renewal).
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 10 hours of continuing education
- Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $32, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup