Kentucky Journeyman Electrician
A Kentucky Journeyman Electrician requires 6 continuing-education hours every 1 year, a $100 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Kentucky currently enforces the 2023 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: DHBC · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
- NEC code/electrical safety: 6 hours
CE courses for Kentucky journeyman electricians
Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for Kentucky. Confirm a provider appears on DHBC’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.
Workers’ compensation insurance is required.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual journeyman working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with DHBC.
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Kentucky 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 DHBC portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 6 required CE hours every 1 year with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Gather bond & insurance proof
Have current proof of your license bond and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.
- 4
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the DHBC portal and pay the $100 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 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
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Kentucky Journeyman Electricians renew every 1 year. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 6 CE hours before you’re due.
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