Ohio Electrician License
An Ohio Electrical Contractor requires 10 continuing-education hours every 1 year, a $60 state renewal fee, and no state license bond. Ohio currently enforces the 2017 NEC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: OCILB · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
- NEC updates: 8 hours
- Industry general: 2 hours
CE courses for Ohio electrical contractors
Electrician continuing-education providers offering courses for Ohio. Confirm a provider appears on OCILB’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.
General-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual contractor working as an employee. Confirm which applies to your situation with OCILB.
Compare GL & workers’-comp quotesReciprocity
Ohio 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
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the OCILB portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 10 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 general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.
- 4
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the OCILB portal and pay the $60 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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Ohio Electrical Contractors renew every 1 year. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 10 CE hours before you’re due.
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