ClearLicensed renewal checklist
North Carolina Electrical license renewal checklist
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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.
Electrical
Electrical Contractor - Intermediate (I)
State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- Deadline
- Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance (individual anniversary date printed on the license). Renewal window opens ~60 days before expiration; applications and fees are due 30 days before the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)). CE for the qualified individual must be completed before renewal.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $25 administrative fee for renewal applications received after the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)).
- Grace period
- No formal grace period; renewals after the expiration date incur the $25 fee. License may be renewed without re-examination within 12 months after expiration.
- Official link
- https://arls-public.ncbeec.org/Home/Login
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Electrical Contractor - Limited (L)
State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- Deadline
- Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance (individual anniversary date printed on the license). Renewal window opens ~60 days before expiration; applications and fees are due 30 days before the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)). CE for the qualified individual must be completed before renewal.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $25 administrative fee for renewal applications received after the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)).
- Grace period
- No formal grace period; renewals after the expiration date incur the $25 fee. License may be renewed without re-examination within 12 months after expiration.
- Official link
- https://arls-public.ncbeec.org/Home/Login
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Electrical Contractor - Special Restricted (SP-SFD single-family dwelling; SP-FA/LV, SP-PH, SP-SP, SP-WP, SP-ES, SP-EL) (SP)
State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- Deadline
- Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance (individual anniversary date printed on the license). Renewal window opens ~60 days before expiration; applications and fees are due 30 days before the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)). CE for the qualified individual must be completed before renewal.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- 4 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $25 administrative fee for renewal applications received after the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)).
- Grace period
- No formal grace period; renewals after the expiration date incur the $25 fee. License may be renewed without re-examination within 12 months after expiration.
- Official link
- https://arls-public.ncbeec.org/Home/Login
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 4 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup
Electrical Contractor - Unlimited (U)
State license · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- Deadline
- Licenses expire one year after the date of issuance (individual anniversary date printed on the license). Renewal window opens ~60 days before expiration; applications and fees are due 30 days before the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)). CE for the qualified individual must be completed before renewal.
- Renewal cycle
- Every year
- CE hours
- 8 hours
- Renewal fee
- About $200. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
- Late fee
- About $25 administrative fee for renewal applications received after the expiration date (21 NCAC 18B .0405(a)).
- Grace period
- No formal grace period; renewals after the expiration date incur the $25 fee. License may be renewed without re-examination within 12 months after expiration.
- Official link
- https://arls-public.ncbeec.org/Home/Login
- Last verified
- Oct 17, 2026, confidence high
Have ready
- Your license number and your login for the board portal
- Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
- A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $200, fees change)
After filing
- Renewal submitted
- Confirmation number or receipt saved
- New expiration date checked on the board lookup