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How many continuing education hours does a Georgia electrical contractor need to renew?

If you hold a Georgia electrical contractor license, the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors says each licensed electrical contractor must complete 4 hours of approved continuing education (CE) per year to be eligible to renew. Its page names 8 hours for the two-year renewal period. From January 1, 2026, you report your hours in CE Broker.

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The rule, fact by fact

Course hours
4 hours of approved continuing education per yearWithout the hours, you are not eligible to renew.
Verified. Georgia Secretary of State · Electrical contractor continuing education (opens state website) · checked Nov 13, 2026
Valid for
The page names 8 hours for the two-year renewal periodThe Board lists five course categories for providers, including codes and standards and safety and OSHA compliance.
Same source and date as above
Rule
From January 1, 2026, report continuing education in CE BrokerThe page says a licensee who does not enter all the required hours is likely to be audited.
Same source and date as above

How to get it done

  1. Step 1. Check the count. Each licensed electrical contractor must complete 4 hours of approved CE per year to be eligible to renew. You submit a renewal application every two years, and the page names 8 hours for that period.

  2. Step 2. Pick a course from an approved provider. Georgia law’s approved providers include public utilities, institutions under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education, and electrical equipment manufacturers. Courses a manufacturer conducts to promote its products are not approved.

  3. Step 3. Finish the courses before you apply. CE courses must be completed prior to applying for license renewal, with 4 hours each year.

  4. Step 4. Report and keep your records. From January 1, 2026, register and report your CE in CE Broker. The Board’s rules require written records of your CE for a minimum of five years.

Before you pay

We haven’t confirmed which course formats the Board accepts, or any price. Before you pay, ask whether the provider is approved in Georgia. Public utilities, institutions under the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education and electrical equipment manufacturers are among the providers Georgia law names. Courses a manufacturer runs to promote its products are not approved.

Questions

How long must a course be?

The Board’s page says course offerings should be at least one hour long. To receive credit, you must meet everything the course requires.

Will the Board check my hours?

It may. The Board may conduct a random audit by requesting documentation from a percentage of renewal applicants. It also has the authority to request any licensee to submit documentation of completed CE at any time.

Do I need a certificate for each class?

Yes. Without a certificate, a class earns no credit, which can delay your renewal or make you ineligible to renew.

What to do next

Start with the Georgia Secretary of State electrical contractor CE page. Read the Board’s CE rules there before you pay for a course.

sos.ga.gov

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