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Compiled from official state licensing boards · Updated May 2026
Electrician journeyman

New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician

A New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician requires 15 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $150 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. New Hampshire currently enforces the 2023 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

CE Hours
15
every 2 yrs
Renewal Fee
$150
state filing
Bond
None
not required
NEC
2023
edition in force

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Continuing education

Hours required
15
Renewal cycle
2 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • NEC changes: 14 hours
  • RSA 319-C and administrative rules: 1 hour
Carry-over of excess hours: Not allowed

CE courses for New Hampshire journeyman electricians

Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for New Hampshire. Confirm a provider appears on NH OPLC’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
Not specified

No statewide insurance minimum confirmed for this tier.

Reciprocity

New Hampshire 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 lookup tool.

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

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

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 15 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.

  3. 3

    Submit and pay

    Submit the renewal through the NH OPLC portal and pay the $150 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.

  4. 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

How many CE hours do I need for New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician renewal?
15 hours every 2 years. Subjects: NEC changes: 14 hours; RSA 319-C and administrative rules: 1 hour.
What does New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $150. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15–$100).
Does New Hampshire accept reciprocity for this license?
New Hampshire may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving: ME, MA, VT, AK, AR, CO, IA, MT, ND, SD, UT, WI, 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 New Hampshire currently enforcing?
New Hampshire is currently on the 2023 NEC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

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