Learn about your state's license renewal requirements.
According to the state licensing board, electricians in Massachusetts must earn 21 hours of continuing education (CE) credits every three years by July 31 to renew their licenses.
Of the total hours, 15 must cover Massachusetts Electrical Code updates, while the other six are professional development electives. Access to a copy of the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) is also required.
The Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Board) only accepts CE credit from approved education providers like JADE Learning. We offer courses for Class A (Master) and Class B (Journeyman) licenses.
Still have questions? Check out our FAQs for more information.
We are the state's first approved provider (#444) of online electrical CE courses. All training material is taught by licensed and experienced electricians and NEC experts.
When you take electrical safety training online, you are free to learn at your own pace, around your schedule, and from anywhere with internet access.
Official certificates of completion are provided for your records. We report your completed online course hours to the Board and rush reporting is available if needed. Learn more about our state reporting information.
This 21-hour package, fulfils all continuing education requirements based on the 2026 NEC code for Type A and Type B licensed electricians in Massachusetts.
This 15-hour course reviews key changes, additions, and reorganizations in the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC), with specific emphasis on Massachusetts-adopted requirements. The course covers updates across all NEC chapters, including wiring methods, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, hazardous locations, emergency systems, EV supply equipment, photovoltaics, and energy management systems. Learners will also examine Massachusetts regulations contained in 237 CMR, including licensure without examination, business and license procedures, mandatory continuing education, required electrical education, and insurance requirements. Additional coverage includes Hot Works training, relevant provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 141, and Massachusetts amendments to the NEC found in 527 CMR 12.00, including amendments to Article 90 and Chapters 1 through 7.
Learn about the 2024 NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace publication. Lessons discuss how to maintain portable tools, the electrical safety program, GFCI protection, lockout/tagout protocols, and more.
Electrical estimators, project managers, and superintendents will learn essential cost-estimating guidelines and explore cost estimating as a career.
Receive guidelines for construction trade project management. Learn fundamentals to successfully complete all project requirements within the constraints of the contract while considering client expectations.
Learn to identify typical risks found on electrical construction projects along with risk-management and mitigation techniques. This course has no prerequisites.
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Yes. Master and Journeyman electricians must renew by July 31 every three years.
Apprentices must renew their ID cards annually based on the issuance date. However, they do not need to complete CE.
JADE Learning reports your completed course hours to the Board on your behalf. We do recommend keeping a record of your completed CE in the event of an audit.
Electricians must renew online using the Division of Occupational Licensure's (DOL) e-PLACE Portal on mass.gov. Licensees with existing accounts can start renewing as early as April 12. First-time users can create an account here.
To complete your renewal application online, you will need your Record ID and authorization codes, which are shown on the renewal notice. You can also find them using this search tool.
Once logged in, follow these steps:
After finishing this process and paying the license renewal fee, your expiration date should be updated within 24 to 48 hours.
If that doesn't happen, contact the Board:
Email: electricians.board@mass.gov
Phone: (617) 701-8786
Renewal fees are different for each license type.
It can take four to six weeks to receive your new license card in the mail. During that time, customers can use the DOL's Check a License database to verify your license.
Yes, the Board accepts Journeyman and Master licenses from New Hampshire if they were obtained by passing an exam in NH.
View our reciprocity page for more information.
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