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FAQs

Q: How long do I have to complete my CE course after registration?

You have three months to complete your course after singing up.


Minnesota

Q: How many CE hours are required for renewal in Minnesota?
·       Apprentice (Registered Unlicensed Electricians – RE/RT):
2 hours of Minnesota DLI–approved code-focused continuing education required annually to renew apprentice registration 
·       Journeyman & Master Electricians:
16 hours every 2 years, including at least 12 hours of National Electrical Code (NEC) instruction and up to 4 hours in other electrical code or safety topics.
Q: When do Minnesota licenses and registrations expire?
·       Apprentice registrations: expire annually, one year from the end of the month you registered
·       Journeyman licenses: expire every two years on the last day of the issue month.
·       Master licenses: expire on the last day of February of odd-numbered years 
Q: How do I renew my Minnesota license/registration?
·       Apprentices:
1.     Complete 2 hours of DLI-approved code CE.
2.     Pay the annual renewal fee (plus a late fee if applicable).
3.     Submit your work–experience verification via the DLI system
·       Journeyman & Master electricians:
1.     Complete 16 hours of DLI-approved CE (12 code + up to 4 non-code).
2.     Pay the renewal fee plus late fees if needed.
3.     Renew online via the Minnesota DLI’s iMS portal 

North Dakota

Q: How many CE hours are required?
  • Journeyman & Master Electricians (and Class B): 8 hours annually, with at least 4 hours based on the NEC; the rest can be other electrical-industry topics 
  • Apprentice Electricians: No CE required 
Q: When do licenses expire?
  • Apprentice registrations: January 31
  • Journeyman licenses: March 31
  • Master licenses: April 30 annually 
Q: How do I renew?
  1. Complete 8 hours of approved CE (must include ≥4 NEC).
  2. Have your provider report your credits to the North Dakota State Electrical Board (within 15 days of course)
  3. Renew your license online via NDSEB before the appropriate deadline.

South Dakota

Q: How many CE hours are required?
·       Journeyman & Master Electricians: 16 hours every 2 years, with a minimum of 8 NEC code hours 
·       Apprentice Electricians: No CE required 
Q: When do licenses expire?
·       Licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years 
Q: How do I renew?
1.     Complete 16 hours of DLR-approved CE, including 8 NEC hours.
2.     No more than 8 hours may be taken online per renewal cycle 
3.     Upload certificate(s) of completion via the South Dakota DLR online licensing portal before June 30 in an even-numbered year.

Colorado

Q: How many CE hours are required for renewal in Colorado?
· All licensed Colorado residential wiremen, journeyman electricians, and master electricians must complete 24 hours of continuing education (CE) every three years before renewing their license. A minimum of 4 hours must be related to National Electrical Code (NEC) changes, and no more than 4 hours may be safety-related for CE credit. CE must be taken from a Board-approved provider.

Q: When do Colorado licenses expire?
· All electrician licenses (Residential Wireman, Journeyman, and Master) expire on September 30th every three years.

Q: How do I renew my Colorado electrician license?
· To renew your Colorado license:
  1. Complete 24 hours of state-approved continuing education (including at least 4 hours NEC changes).

  2. Retain your CE certificates of completion (licenses are subject to audit).

  3. Renew online through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) licensing portal before September 30th of your renewal year.