Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician
A Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician requires 21 continuing-education hours every 3 years, a $104 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Massachusetts currently enforces the 2023 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: MA Board of Electricians · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
- Massachusetts Electrical Code: 15 hours
- Professional development electives: 6 hours
CE courses for Massachusetts journeyman electricians
Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for Massachusetts. Confirm a provider appears on MA Board of Electricians’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 MA Board of Electricians.
Compare GL & workers’-comp quotesReciprocity
Massachusetts 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.
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How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the MA Board of Electricians portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 21 required CE hours every 3 years 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 MA Board of Electricians portal and pay the $104 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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