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Master Electrician master

Maryland Electrician License

A Maryland Master Electrician requires 10 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $25 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Maryland currently enforces the 2023 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance MD · NEC
CE hours
10 / 2-yr
Renewal fee
$25
Bond
None ✓
Code
2023 NEC

Source: MD State Board · compiled 2026-05-23

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Continuing education

Hours required
10
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • NEC code changes / electrical safety: 10 hours
Carry-over of excess hours: Not allowed

CE courses for Maryland master electricians

Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for Maryland. Confirm a provider appears on MD State Board’s approved-provider list before you buy.

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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 MD State Board.

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Reciprocity

Maryland 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.

Need the reverse direction? Try the reciprocity map.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

    Log in to the MD State Board 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 MD State Board portal and pay the $25 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 Maryland Master Electrician renewal?
10 hours every 2 years. Subjects: NEC code changes / electrical safety: 10 hours.
What does Maryland Master Electrician renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $25. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15-$100).
Does Maryland accept reciprocity for this license?
Maryland may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving: VA, DC, DE, WV. Reciprocity is often one-directional and tier-specific, and an exam or application may still be required, so confirm the exact path with the board.
Which code is Maryland currently enforcing?
Maryland is currently on the 2023 NEC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

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