CE Requirement – Michigan Electricians
Michigan Electrician Continuing Education Requirements: As a condition of license renewal, all Michigan-licensed Electricians must complete a required continuing education course covering the current version of the Michigan Electrical Code. This course must be completed within 12 months of the state’s adoption of a new National Electrical Code (NEC).
Quick Steps to Renew Your Michigan Electrician License
Complete a state-approved 15-hour code update course within 12 months of the new code adoption.
Your course provider will report your completion to the state’s Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) electronically.
Receive a certificate of completion from your course provider for your personal records.
Complete the annual renewal application and pay the fee online via the online portal before the deadline.
Who Needs to Complete CE?
The following Michigan Electrician license types require a code update course for renewal:
Important Notes
- The most recent Michigan Electrical Code, which adopts the 2023 NEC, became effective on March 12, 2024.
- The deadline to complete the required code update course for the current cycle is March 11, 2025.
- Licenses for Master and Journeyman Electricians expire annually on December 31st.
- A 60-day grace period allows for renewal without interruption until March 1st, but a late fee may apply.
- The continuing education requirement is tied to the code adoption cycle, not the annual license renewal. You are only required to take the course in the year following a new code adoption.
- All CE courses must be approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
- License renewal must be completed online through the state’s online portal – https://aca-prod.accela.com/LARA/Default.aspx.
- Keep your certificate of completion for your records as proof of compliance.
Contact:
If you have questions about CE requirements in your state, we recommend contacting your state board.
(517) 241-9320 | Michigan Board Website | Email: [email protected]



