New Hampshire electricians must renew their licenses every two years from the date of issuance and complete continuing education (CE) within one year of the state adopting a National Electrical Code (NEC) update.
During an NEC update cycle, the Board of Electricians mandates 15 hours of code-related continuing education.
One of those hours needs to cover the following:
When looking for CE, make sure you choose an approved education provider like JADE Learning. Otherwise, your credits will not count toward your renewal.
Find more information in our FAQs.
We have been a trusted CE provider (#50-19692) since 2005. All courses are taught by licensed electricians and NEC experts.
Don't worry about classroom restrictions! Our online courses allow you to complete CE at your own pace and from any device.
Once you are finished, we submit your certificate to the state on your behalf, with rush reporting available.
This online course reviews 200 of the most important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code. Changes from Section 100 through Annex K will be covered. In addition, important updates to the Electrical Standard for Safety in the Workplace will be covered along with current Laws, Regulations, and Licensing Concerns and Deficiencies.
Yes, log in to the state's online licensing portal to renew your license, update your personal information and upload any required documents.
The Board will send a renewal reminder 60 and 15 days before your license expires. If it's your first time renewing, use the registration code from your reminder emails to create your online account. You can also use the code to access your account if you forgot your username.
Once the Board receives your application, your license will arrive via the provided email address within 10 business days.
An incorrect application that is missing required documentation will cause delays. If that happens, the Board will contact you.
Journeyman and Master electricians from qualified states can mail a reciprocal application, with proof of one year of professional experience, to:
Office of Professional Licensure & Certification
7 Eagle Square
Concord, NH 03301
Forms of payment accepted for paper applications include personal or cashier's checks and money orders.
Qualifying jurisdictions for Journeymen:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Qualifying jurisdictions for Master Electricians:
Alabama*, Connecticut*, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma*, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
*For electrical contractors
Check out our reciprocity page to learn how to bundle CE packages.
Visit the public NH license lookup tool and enter your name or license number. Your license status will show as Active, Expired, Inactive, or Lapsed, along with your expiration date.
An Inactive or Lapsed status may mean the license wasn't renewed on time, the continuing education requirements weren't met, or the holder requested temporary deactivation. Contact the Board for clarification.
An expired license is no longer valid and requires reapplication.
If yours expired less than one year ago, complete a reinstatement application and mail it to the state with your fee payment and a signature card.
If more than one year has passed, you'll need to complete the initial application process again.
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