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CE Requirement – Kentucky

The complete requirements and renewal steps are listed below

Kentucky Electrician Continuing Education Requirements: In Kentucky, licensed Electricians (EE), Master Electricians (ME), and Electrical Contractors (CE) are required to complete 6 hours of continuing education each year, totaling 12 hours per two-year (biennial) renewal cycle.

Continuing education courses for master electricians (ME), electric electricians (EE), and electrical inspectors must cover industry codes, job safety, or topics directly related to the electrical trade. In contrast, approved coursework for electrical contractors must focus on business and job safety.

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. Continuing education provider reports the hours to the board.

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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):

⚡ Electric Electrician (EE)
⚡ Master Electrician (ME) 
⚡ Electrical Contractor (CE) 

Important Notes

  • All required CE hours can be completed 100% online.
  • For electricians, courses must relate to the electrical trade – the NEC, job safety, or topics directly related to the electrical trade.
  • For electrical contractors, courses must focus on business and job safety.
  • For all Kentucky electrical license types, safety practices and procedures may account for a maximum of two (2) out of the six (6) required annual continuing education hours.
  • Electrical licenses are valid for a two-year period. Individual licensees must renew their license on or before the last day of their birth month in the second year. For electrical contractor licenses issued to corporations, partnerships, or other business entities, the renewal deadline is the last day of the original issuance month in the second year. For details, please refer to Section 8 of document https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/815/035/060/

Contact: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), Electrical Division –  Phone: (502) 573-1797 | Email: [email protected]  | Website: https://dhbc.ky.gov/newstatic_info.aspx?static_id=344

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Kentucky Electricians (EE) and Master Electricians (ME) must complete 6 hours of continuing education each year. 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 such as ExpertCE.

Individual licensees must renew their license on or before the last day of their birth month in the second year. For electrical contractor licenses issued to corporations, partnerships, or other business entities, the renewal deadline is the last day of the original issuance month in the second year.

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.

ExpertCE offers one of the most cost effective online continuing education courses in the industry. Each 6-hour Kentucky electrician CE course is $49 only. Complete Part 1 and Part 2 to satisfy your full 12-hour biennial requirement.

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