I'm a newly licensed electrician. Do I need CE for my first renewal?

It depends on how long you have been licensed. If you've been licensed for less than one year, you are not required to complete CE for your first renewal. If you've been licensed for more than one year but less than two, Master and Limited electricians need 5 hours, while Journeypersons and Apprentices need 2 hours. Here are the details: a) For full licensure renewal periods between July 1 and June 30 even-numbered years: Active Master, Master Special, Limited and Limited Special Electrician’s must complete 10 hours of approved CE. Beginning with your second renewal, 5 of the 10 CE hours must be related to the National Electric Code. Active Journeypersons, Residential and Apprentice Electrician’s must complete 5 hours of approved CE. b) If you are licensed as a Master, Master Special, Limited or Limited Special Electrician and you have been licensed: less than one year – you are not required to do CE more than one year, but less than two years – you are required to complete 5 hours of approved CE c) If you are licensed as a Journeypersons, Residential or Apprentice Electrician and you have been licensed: less than one year – you are not required to do CE more than one year, but less than two years – you are required to complete 2 hours of approved CE Find the right course for your first renewal at ExpertCE.com .

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CE Requirement – Delaware

The complete requirements and renewal steps are listed below

Delaware Electrician Continuing Education Requirements: All Delaware-licensed Master, Limited, Journeyperson, Residential, and Apprentice Electricians must complete board-approved Continuing Education (CE) every two-year license period to be eligible for renewal. The number of hours required varies by license type.

Quick Steps to Renew Your Delaware Electrician License

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Complete your required CE hours through a state-approved provider before the deadline.

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Receive a certificate of completion from your course provider and retain it for your records in case of an audit.

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Complete the online renewal application and pay the fee via the DELPROS portal before your license expires.

Who Needs to Complete CE?

The following Delaware Electrician license types have varying CE requirements for renewal:

✓ Active Master and Master Special Electrician: 10 hours

✓ Limited & Limited Special Electrician: 10 hours

✓ Journeyperson Electrician: 5 hours

✓ Residential Electrician: 5 hours

✓ Apprentice Electrician: 5 hours

Important Notes

All electrician licenses expire on June 30th of even-numbered years.
A renewal notice will be sent via email a few months before the expiration date with instructions for renewing online through the DELPROS portal.
For 10-hour requirements: At least 5 of the 10 hours must be related to the National Electrical Code (NEC). This NEC requirement begins with the licensee’s second renewal.
For full licensure renewal periods between July 1 and June 30 even-numbered years:
a) Active Master, Master Special, Limited and Limited Special Electrician’s must complete 10 hours of approved CE. Beginning with your second renewal, 5 of the 10 CE hours must be related to the National Electric Code.
b) Active Journeypersons, Residential and Apprentice Electrician’s must complete 5 hours of approved CE.
If you are licensed as a Master, Master Special, Limited or Limited Special Electrician and you have been licensed:
a) less than one year – you are not required to do CE
b) more than one year, but less than two years – you are required to complete 5 hours of approved CE
If you are licensed as a Journeypersons, Residential or Apprentice Electrician and you have been licensed:
a) less than one year – you are not required to do CE
b) more than one year, but less than two years – you are required to complete 2 hours of approved CE
Proof of enrollment in a Board-approved apprenticeship program can count toward an apprentice’s CE hours.
You must attest to completing your CE during the online renewal, and a percentage of licensees are randomly selected for audit.
Continuing education hours do not carry over to the next renewal period.

Contact: Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners – Phone: (302) 744-4500, (302) 739-2711. Email: [email protected] Website: https://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/electrician/

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The number of continuing education (CE) hours required in Delaware depends on your license type. Master, Master Special, Limited, and Limited Special Electricians need 10 hours of CE every two years. Journeypersons, Residential, and Apprentice Electricians must complete 5 hours of CE. Here are the details:

a) For full licensure renewal periods between July 1 and June 30 even-numbered years:

Active Master, Master Special, Limited and Limited Special Electrician’s must complete 10 hours of approved CE. Beginning with your second renewal, 5 of the 10 CE hours must be related to the National Electric Code.
Active Journeypersons, Residential and Apprentice Electrician’s must complete 5 hours of approved CE.

b) If you are licensed as a Master, Master Special, Limited or Limited Special Electrician and you have been licensed:

less than one year – you are not required to do CE
more than one year, but less than two years – you are required to complete 5 hours of approved CE

c) If you are licensed as a Journeypersons, Residential or Apprentice Electrician and you have been licensed:

less than one year – you are not required to do CE
more than one year, but less than two years – you are required to complete 2 hours of approved CE

Find state-approved courses for your license type at ExpertCE.com.

All Delaware electrician licenses expire on June 30th of even-numbered years. You must complete your required continuing education and renew your license through the state's portal before this deadline to avoid any lapse. Plan ahead and complete your CE online with ExpertCE.com.

Yes, all our continuing education courses are fully approved by the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners. ExpertCE.com offers a variety of approved courses that fulfill all state requirements for your license renewal.

For Master, Master Special, Limited, and Limited Special Electricians, 5 of the required 10 CE hours must be related to the National Electrical Code, beginning with your second renewal.

Journeyperson, residential, and apprentice electricians shall complete 5 hours of Board approved CE related to the NEC during each renewal period with the following exceptions – a person licensed less than 1 year does not need to complete CE at the first renewal; a person licensed 1 year but less than 2 years must submit 2 CE hours at the first renewal. Apprentice training (proof of enrollment in a Board approved apprenticeship program) will count towards CE hours during that licensure period

ExpertCE.com offers specific NEC update courses to meet this requirement.

No, the terms are different. Delaware requires a specific number of Continuing Education (CE) hours. For example, Master Electricians need 10 CE hours. The term CEU stands for Continuing Education Unit, where one CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours. Therefore, the 10 CE hours required for a Delaware Master Electrician would be equal to 1.0 CEUs. It is important to complete the state-mandated CE hours. Find your required hours at ExpertCE.com.

License renewal is completed online through the Delaware Professional Regulation Online Service, known as DELPROS. You will receive an email notification with instructions a few months before your license expires. Make sure you have your CE completion certificates from ExpertCE.com ready before you begin the online renewal process.

A licensee may renew an expired license within 1 year after the renewal deadline by meeting all requirements and paying a late fee set by the Delaware's Division of Professional Regulation. All late renewals will be audited for compliance with the CE and insurance renewal requirements.

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Yes, Delaware allows you to complete all your required continuing education hours online. ExpertCE.com provides convenient, self-paced online courses that you can access 24/7 from any device.

ExpertCE offers affordable and comprehensive continuing education packages for Delaware electricians. Our state-approved courses provide the best value and are designed to fit any budget. Visit ExpertCE.com to see our current pricing and course options.

In Delaware, electricians are required to attest to their CE completion during the license renewal process in the DELPROS portal. After you finish your course, ExpertCE.com will provide you with an instant certificate of completion to retain for your records in case of a state audit.

Immediately after you successfully complete your online course with ExpertCE.com, you can download and print your certificate of completion. You should keep this certificate for your personal records as proof of meeting the state's CE requirements.

It depends on how long you have been licensed. If you've been licensed for less than one year, you are not required to complete CE for your first renewal. If you've been licensed for more than one year but less than two, Master and Limited electricians need 5 hours, while Journeypersons and Apprentices need 2 hours. Here are the details:

a) For full licensure renewal periods between July 1 and June 30 even-numbered years:

Active Master, Master Special, Limited and Limited Special Electrician’s must complete 10 hours of approved CE. Beginning with your second renewal, 5 of the 10 CE hours must be related to the National Electric Code.
Active Journeypersons, Residential and Apprentice Electrician’s must complete 5 hours of approved CE.

b) If you are licensed as a Master, Master Special, Limited or Limited Special Electrician and you have been licensed:

less than one year – you are not required to do CE
more than one year, but less than two years – you are required to complete 5 hours of approved CE

c) If you are licensed as a Journeypersons, Residential or Apprentice Electrician and you have been licensed:

less than one year – you are not required to do CE
more than one year, but less than two years – you are required to complete 2 hours of approved CE

Find the right course for your first renewal at ExpertCE.com.

Absolutely. Our online platform is designed for busy professionals. You can start and stop your courses as needed, and your progress will be saved automatically. Learn when and where it's most convenient for you with ExpertCE.com.

Our courses cover all state-required topics, including mandatory updates to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other subjects relevant to the electrical industry. Check out the course catalog at ExpertCE.com for detailed descriptions of our Delaware-approved CE courses.

The Delaware Division of Professional Regulation randomly audits a percentage of licensees after each renewal period. If you are audited, you will need to provide proof of CE completion. When you complete your courses with ExpertCE.com, you receive a certificate of completion to keep for your records for this exact purpose.