CE Requirement – Michigan Electricians
Michigan Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
| License Type | Continuing Education Requirements | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician | 15 hours of Continuing Education, including a code update course related to the most recently adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) within 1 year of adoption (e.g., 2023 NEC adopted on March 12, 2024, must be completed by March 11, 2025). | December 31, annually, with a 60-day grace period for renewal (until March 1). |
| Master Electrician | 15 hours of Continuing Education, including a code update course related to the most recently adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) within 1 year of adoption (e.g., 2023 NEC adopted on March 12, 2024, must be completed by March 11, 2025). | December 31, annually, with a 60-day grace period for renewal (until March 1). |
| Electrical Contractor | 15 hours of Continuing Education, including a code update course related to the most recently adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) within 1 year of adoption (e.g., 2023 NEC adopted on March 12, 2024, must be completed by March 11, 2025). | December 31, every 3 years, with a 60-day grace period for renewal (until March 1). |
| Fire Alarm Specialty Technician | 15 hours of Continuing Education, including a code update course related to the most recently adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) within 1 year of adoption (e.g., 2023 NEC adopted on March 12, 2024, must be completed by March 11, 2025). | December 31, annually, with a 60-day grace period for renewal (until March 1). |
| Sign Specialist | 8 hours of Continuing Education, including a code update course related to the most recently adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) within 1 year of adoption (e.g., 2023 NEC adopted on March 12, 2024, must be completed by March 11, 2025). | December 31, every 3 years, with a 60-day grace period for renewal (until March 1). |
Notes:
- The continuing education (code update) requirement is tied to the adoption of the newest NEC edition, which must be completed within one year of the adoption date.
- Courses must be approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Electrical Division, often through providers like ExpertCE.com, with hours reported via CE Broker.
- Licensees must submit renewal forms and fees by December 31 (annually for Journeyman, Master, and Fire Alarm Specialty Technician; every 3 years for Electrical Contractor and Sign Specialist), with a 60-day grace period for renewals until March 1.
- Certificates of completion are provided for record-keeping.
Sources: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), ExpertCE.com.
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