See what is required to renew.
Iowa electrical board regulations state that most electricians must renew their licenses every three years by December 31st. All renewal applicants must earn 18 hours of continuing education credits (CE) to do so.
The CE hours must include the following:
The State of Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) accepts CE credit from approved education providers like JADE Learning.
Note: For licenses that are less than three years old, the amount of CE needed is pro-rated according to the year the license was issued. Check the DIAL website to confirm how many hours you may need.
View our FAQs for more licensing information.
Our instructor-led webinar classes have been state-approved since 2017 and are taught by licensed experts.
You receive official certificates of completion for your records, and we report completed course hours to the state. Learn more about our reporting information.
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) classes are live-streamed online at a scheduled date and time. Purchasing a course gives you access to the broadcast. You must use a webcam and complete an in-class survey to get credit. VILT counts as in-person CE.
Choose from a large selection of dates and times. We offer all 18 required hours through multiple two-hour live sessions.
Class Hours:
All morning classes: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM Central.
All evening classes: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central.
Please log on 15–20 minutes early to get checked in.
NOTE: To receive CE credit, you can only complete each course once.
Date & Time: 8/26/2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
This online course will review half of the important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code from Chapter 2.
Date & Time: 9/2/2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
This online course will review half of the important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code from Chapter 2.
Date & Time: 9/9/2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
This online course will review important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code from Chapter 3.
Date & Time: 9/16/2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
This online course will review important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code from Chapter 4.
Date & Time: 9/23/2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
This online course will review important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code from Chapter 5.
Date & Time: 9/30/2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
This online course will review important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code from Chapter 6.
Date & Time: 10/7/2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
This online course will review important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code from Chapter 7.
Date & Time: 10/14/2025, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM Central
This online course will review important changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code from Chapter 8, 9, and a summary of important code changes.
You cannot legally work on electrical projects requiring licensure until your renewal is approved and the state issues your new license.
Electricians with expired licenses may still renew them within three months of the expiration date. However, there is an additional late fee of ten percent for each month past that date.
All holders of licenses that have expired for more than three months need to reapply for a new license.
Iowa has reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
To qualify for reciprocity, an applicant must:
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— B.M., Knoxville, IA
