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CE Requirement – Kentucky

The complete requirements and renewal steps are listed below

Kentucky Electrician Continuing Education Requirements: All Kentucky-licensed Electricians (EE) and Master Electricians (ME) must complete 6 hours of Continuing Education (CE) each year. As of July 2024, electrical licenses renew on a two-year (biennial) cycle, so 12 hours of CE are required per renewal period. Courses must cover the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical codes, job safety, or subject matter directly related to the electrical trade.

Quick Steps to Renew Your Kentucky Electrician License

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Complete your 6 hours of state-approved CE each year (12 hours per two-year license period).

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Instantly download your certificate of completion after finishing your course.

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Submit proof of completion with your Kentucky DHBC license renewal application.

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Renew online and pay your fee through the DHBC before the last day of your birth month.

Who Needs to Complete CE?

The following Kentucky Electrician license types require 6 hours of CE per year (12 hours per two-year cycle):

Electrician (EE)
Master Electrician (ME)

Important Notes

  • All required CE hours can be completed 100% online.
  • Courses must relate to the electrical trade — the NEC, electrical codes, or job safety.
  • Licenses renewed on or after July 2024 are valid for two years and renew by the last day of your birth month.

Contact: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Electrical Divisiondhbc.ky.gov/electrical

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Kentucky Electricians (EE) and Master Electricians (ME) must complete 6 hours of continuing education each year. Since July 2024, licenses renew on a two-year cycle, so 12 hours are required per renewal period. All hours can be completed online through a state-approved provider.

As of July 2024, Kentucky electrical licenses renew every two years, by the last day of your birth month. You must complete your continuing education before you renew.

Yes. The Kentucky DHBC allows licensees to complete their required continuing education through approved online providers. ExpertCE offers state-approved Kentucky electrician CE you can finish at your own pace.

Yes. Both Electricians (EE) and Master Electricians (ME) must complete 6 hours of continuing education per year (12 hours per two-year cycle).

Yes. ExpertCE's Kentucky electrician continuing education courses are approved by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC).

As soon as you finish your course, you can instantly download and print your official certificate of completion. You can re-download it anytime, for free, and it never expires.

Each Kentucky electrician CE course is $49 (regularly $75). Complete Part 1 and Part 2 to satisfy your full 12-hour biennial requirement.

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