CE Requirement – Oklahoma
| License Type | Continuing Education Requirements | Expiration & Renewal Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor | Prior to 1/1/2026: 6 hours CE every 3 years on current NEC. Effective 1/1/2026: 12 hours CE every 3 years (in the 36 months immediately before your expiration date); at least 6 hours on NEC Code Update (current NEC + OUBCC amendments). Other 6 hours: safety, rules, trade topics. | Expires: Last day of the month your license was first issued. Renewed every 3 years (submit CE, fees, insurance/bond). |
| Journeyman Electrician | Prior to 1/1/2026: 6 hours CE every 3 years on current NEC. Effective 1/1/2026: 12 hours CE every 3 years (in the 36 months immediately before your expiration date); at least 6 hours on NEC Code Update. Other 6 hours: safety, rules, trade topics. | Expires: Last day of the month your license was first issued. Renewed every 3 years (submit CE, fees). |
| Electrical Apprentice | Effective 1/1/2026: 3 hours CE each year before re-registering. Covers: OUBCC codes, state laws, CIB rules, NFPA 70E, approved topics. Exempt if actively enrolled in CIB-approved training. | Expires & renewed annually (12-month cycle). |


