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Delaware Master Electrician

A Delaware Master Electrician requires 10 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $184 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Delaware currently enforces the 2020 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

CE Hours
10
every 2 yrs
Renewal Fee
$184
state filing
Bond
None
not required
NEC
2020
edition in force

Need your 10 CE hours? 360training carries the largest approved-course catalog for Delaware.

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Continuing education

Hours required
10
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • NEC: 5 hours minimum
  • Board-approved electrical: 5 hours
Carry-over of excess hours: Not allowed

CE courses for Delaware master electricians

Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for Delaware. Confirm a provider appears on DE DPR’s approved-provider list before you buy.

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360training

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Bond & insurance

Contractor bond
Not required

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

Insurance
$300,000

General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.

These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual master working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with DE DPR.

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Reciprocity

Delaware 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.

MichiganWyoming

Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity lookup tool.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

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

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 10 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Gather bond & insurance proof

    Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.

  4. 4

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the DE DPR portal and pay the $184 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  5. 5

    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 Delaware Master Electrician renewal?
10 hours every 2 years. Subjects: NEC: 5 hours minimum; Board-approved electrical: 5 hours.
What does Delaware Master Electrician renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $184. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15–$100).
Does Delaware accept reciprocity for this license?
Delaware may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving: MI, WY. 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 Delaware currently enforcing?
Delaware is currently on the 2020 NEC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline

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