Electrician continuing education and renewal by state

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West Virginia–Wyoming. Table 7 of 7.
State	Continuing education	Renewal and agency notes
West Virginia Official agency	Not verified yet	Renewal All electrician licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the 30th day of June each year. Source and verification date 7.1. Expiration - All electrician licenses issued by the State Fire Marshal expire on the 30th day of June each year. 7.2. Renewal Fee Required - The State Fire Marshal shall renew annually, or for up to a three year time period, the electrician license of any licensee who makes application and upon payment of a renewal fee of 9 103CSR5 $50.00 per year. It shall be the individual's responsibility to submit their license renewal request to the State Fire Marshal. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Electrical work for compensation or hire requires a State Fire Marshal license, subject to the rule's exemptions. A firm license does not exempt its electricians from individual licensing. Source and verification date 3.1. Necessity of License - Under provisions of applicable law, no electrical work may be performed, offered, or engaged in for compensation or hire within the State of West Virginia by any person, firm, or corporation unless such person, firm, or corporation possesses a license issued by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with W. Va. Code §29-3B-1 et seq. and a copy of such license is posted on any job in which electrical work is being performed for hire. If any firm or corporation applies for, is granted and holds a valid electrician license, such license does not exempt electricians employed by, working directly or indirectly for, subcontracting for, or providing services to such firm or corporation from the requirement of also possessing journeyman or master electrician license. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Renewal costs $50 per year; licenses may be renewed annually or for up to three years. Use the online portal linked at https://firemarshal.wv.gov/regulatory-and-licensing-division. Source and verification date 7.2. Renewal Fee Required - The State Fire Marshal shall renew annually, or for up to a three year time period, the electrician license of any licensee who makes application and upon payment of a renewal fee of 9 103CSR5 $50.00 per year. It shall be the individual's responsibility to submit their license renewal request to the State Fire Marshal. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026
Wisconsin Official agency	Continuing education hours 24 hours Source and verification date Renewal shall be contingent upon obtaining at least 24 hours of acceptable continuing education (CE) Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026	Renewal June 30th Source and verification date Journeyman Electrician 4 June 30th 24 $100 $25 $200 Master Electrician 4 June 30th 24 $200 $25 $200 Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Journeyman initial credential fee: $100; application fee: $35. Source and verification date Journeyman Electrician $100 $35 Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Master initial credential fee $200 and application fee $35. Source and verification date Master Electrician $200 $35 Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Renewal fees: journeyman $100; master $200. Source and verification date Journeyman Electrician 4 June 30th 24 $100 $25 $200 Master Electrician 4 June 30th 24 $200 $25 $200 Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Renew through LicensE using the instructions at https://dsps.wi.gov/a-z-professions-list/journeyman-electrician/. Source and verification date Online Log In: Go to LicensE Select "Renew My License" Complete the application Upload any required documents Submit payment Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026
Wyoming Official agency	Continuing education hours 16 hours Source and verification date The license holder must obtain at least 16 hours of approved update education prior to renewing the license. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Continuing education topics At least eight hours specifically on the NEC; all 16 hours Board-approved and earned between license issuance and expiration. Source and verification date To be acceptable, all courses must have prior Electrical board approval. At least 8 of these 16 hours must be from a course that specifically covers the National Electrical Code. The 16 hours must be obtained between the date of issuance and the date of expiration of the license. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026	Renewal The journeyman electrician’s license is valid for 3 years, renewing on January 1st of every 3rd year. Source and verification date The journeyman electrician’s license is valid for 3 years, renewing on January 1st of every 3rd year. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Journeyman electrical work must be performed while employed by a currently licensed Wyoming electrical contractor. Source and verification date Any Journeyman Electrician performing electrical work in the State of Wyoming shall be employed at all times by an E lectrical C ontractor who carries a current Wyoming E lectrical C ontractor’s license. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Journeyman initial license $100; renewal $50. Source and verification date The initial license fee will be $100.00. Maintaining Your Journeyman License: The journeyman electrician’s license is valid for 3 years, renewing on January 1st of every 3rd year. The renewal fee will be $50.00. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Master initial license $200; renewal $100. Source and verification date The initial license fee will be $200.00. Maintaining Your Master Electrician License: The Master Electrician’s license is valid for 3 years, renewing on July 1st of every 3rd year. The renewal fee will be $100.00. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Master renewal: July 1 of every third year. Renew through the licensee's eLicense portal account. Source and verification date The Master Electrician’s license is valid for 3 years, renewing on July 1st of every 3rd year. The renewal fee will be $100.00. These fees will be paid through the licensee's eLicense portal account. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026 Agency guidance Master reciprocity agreements: Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa; subject to reciprocal qualification requirements. Source and verification date The State of Wyoming has a reciprocal Master Electrician license agreement with the following states: Idaho, South Dakota, and Iowa. Official source Last verified Oct 24, 2026

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