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How many continuing education hours does a North Dakota electrician need?

If you hold a North Dakota electrical license, the State Electrical Board says 8 hours of continuing education (CE), 4 of them code-related, must be on file before you renew. Licenses expire every year. Every course must be board approved.

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The rule, fact by fact

Course hours
8 hours of continuing education, 4 of them code, must be on file with the BoardThe Board checks its own file when you renew.
Verified. ndseb.com (opens state website) · checked Nov 13, 2026
Valid for
Licenses expire yearly: journeyman March 31, master, Class B and power limited April 30Your date depends on your license type, and it is the same every year.
Verified. ndseb.com (opens state website) · checked Nov 13, 2026
Online accepted
Classroom, webinar, online and correspondence courses must all be board approvedA course the Board has not approved is not accepted, whatever its format.
Same source and date as above

How to get it done

  1. Step 1. Check your renewal date. Journeyman licenses expire each year on March 31. Master, Class B and power limited licenses expire each year on April 30. Before you renew, 8 hours of continuing education, 4 of which must be code, must be on file with the North Dakota State Electrical Board.

  2. Step 2. Pick a Board-approved course. Classroom, webinar, online and correspondence courses must all be Board approved to be accepted.

  3. Step 3. Take the hours you still need, with at least 4 on code. The Board gives no credit for attending the same class more than once in a code cycle, meaning the same sponsor, title and class approval number.

  4. Step 4. Let the provider report your class. The provider submits a roster to the Board within fifteen days following the class, and the Board does not accept individual completion certificates. Keep that time frame in mind as your renewal deadline approaches.

Before you pay

We haven’t confirmed any course price. Before you pay, ask the provider for the Board approval and the class approval number. Ask that it will send the roster to the Board, because your own certificate is not accepted.

Questions

Can I bank extra hours for later?

Yes, for a limited time. Continuing education credits can be deposited with the Board for a period up to two license renewal periods.

Do online courses I took through another state count?

If you took an online or correspondence course through another state and the Board has approved it, contact that provider for the requirements to receive continuing education credit for North Dakota.

When can I renew?

License renewals start on January 1 of each year. An expired license requires a reinstatement fee equal to the annual fee.

Can I check the credits the Board has for me?

Yes. The Board has a page to look up your continuing education credits on file.

What to do next

Start with the North Dakota State Electrical Board CE page. Check your license type there before you pay for a course.

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