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Electrician master

North Dakota Master Electrician

A North Dakota Master Electrician requires 8 continuing-education hours every 1 year, a $50 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. North Dakota currently enforces the 2023 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.

At a glance ND · NEC
CE hours
8 / 1-yr
Renewal fee
$50
Bond
None ✓
Code
2023 NEC

Source: NDSEB · compiled 2026-05-23

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The North Dakota electrician path

  1. journeyman 3 yrs exp.
  2. master 1 yrs exp.

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Continuing education

Hours required
8
Renewal cycle
1 yr
Provider approval
Required
Subject breakdown
  • NEC: 4 hours minimum
  • Other electrical industry topics: up to 4 hours
Carry-over of excess hours: Not allowed

CE courses for North Dakota master electricians

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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

North Dakota 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. 1

    Check your renewal deadline

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

  2. 2

    Complete continuing education

    Complete your 8 required CE hours every 1 year 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 NDSEB portal and pay the $50 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 North Dakota Master Electrician renewal?
8 hours every 1 year. Subjects: NEC: 4 hours minimum; Other electrical industry topics: up to 4 hours.
What does North Dakota Master Electrician renewal cost?
The state filing fee is $50. Approved CE courses are an additional cost that varies by provider (commonly around $15–$100).
Does North Dakota accept reciprocity for this license?
North Dakota may offer reciprocity or an endorsement path involving: MN, SD. 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 North Dakota currently enforcing?
North Dakota is currently on the 2023 NEC. Make sure your CE courses cover the current code year.

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