California General Electrician Certification
A California General Electrician Certification requires 32 continuing-education hours every 3 years, a $100 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. California currently enforces the 2020 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: CA DIR/DLSE · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
- Relevant to certification category: 32 hours
CE courses for California general electrician certifications
Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for California. Confirm a provider appears on CA DIR/DLSE’s approved-provider list before you buy.
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Bond & insurance
No state license bond required at this tier. Local permits may still require one.
No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.
Reciprocity
California does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the CA DIR/DLSE portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 32 required CE hours every 3 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the CA DIR/DLSE portal and pay the $100 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 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
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