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Alabama Journeyman Electrician

An Alabama Journeyman Electrician has no continuing-education requirement, a $35 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Alabama currently enforces the 2023 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance AL · NEC
CE hours
0 ✓
Renewal fee
$35
Bond
None ✓
Code
2023 NEC

Source: AECB · compiled 2026-05-23

The Alabama electrician path

  1. journeyman 4 yrs exp.
  2. master 4 yrs exp.

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Continuing education

Alabama does not have a confirmed continuing education requirement for this license (0 hours). You still need to renew on time and pay the filing fee — see “How to renew” below.

Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
Not required

No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.

Insurance
Not specified

No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.

Reciprocity

Alabama may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving the following states for this license. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific — and an exam, application, or fee may still be required — so confirm the exact path with the board before relying on it.

Texas

Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity map.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the AECB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Alabama does not require continuing education for this license, so there are no CE hours to complete — but confirm on the board portal in case the rule changed.

  3. 3

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the AECB portal and pay the $35 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  4. 4

    Save your confirmation

    Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need for Alabama Journeyman Electrician renewal?
Alabama does not require continuing education for this license, or specific hours have not been confirmed by the board.
What does Alabama Journeyman Electrician renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $35.
Does Alabama accept reciprocity for this license?
Alabama may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving: TX. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific, and an exam or application may still be required — confirm the exact path with the board.
Which code is Alabama currently enforcing?
Alabama is currently on the 2023 NEC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

Alabama Journeyman Electricians renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your requirements before you’re due.

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