Massachusetts electrical license renewal
Massachusetts electrician license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- 237 CMR 17.00: MANDATORY CONTINUING EDUCATION (MCE) Section 17.01: Requirements for Licensees 17.02: Requirements for Continuing Education Providers and Seminars/Courses 17.01: Requirements for Licensees (1) Continuing Education Requirement.
- (a) Except as otherwise provided in 237 CMR 17.01, each licensee of the Board, as a condition for license renewal, shall present evidence satisfactory to the Board that, in the three-year period before license renewal, he or she has completed 21 cloc
- Board page: [PDF] 237 cmr: board of state examiners of electricians - Mass.gov
Cycle
- Massachusetts sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for electrical credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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