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Electrician Original analysis · 46 states

Electrician License Renewal Fees by State (2026)

State renewal fees for electricians vary more than most pros expect. Below is the lowest published state filing fee in each state we cover — handy if you're choosing where to hold or move a license.

Cheapest
Texas
$20
Most expensive
Arizona
$480

Full ranking

1 Texas $20 2 Arkansas $25 3 Maryland $25 4 North Dakota $25 5 Alabama $35 6 Michigan $40 7 Idaho $45 8 Virginia $45 9 Nebraska $50 10 New Mexico $50 11 Tennessee $50 12 West Virginia $50 13 Wyoming $50 14 Minnesota $53 15 Ohio $60 16 Rhode Island $72 17 Colorado $73 18 Georgia $75 19 Iowa $75 20 Oklahoma $75 21 Washington $77 22 Utah $84 23 California $100 24 Kentucky $100 25 Louisiana $100 26 North Carolina $100 27 Oregon $100 28 South Dakota $100 29 Wisconsin $100 30 Massachusetts $104 31 Florida $105 32 South Carolina $110 33 Vermont $115 34 Delaware $116 35 Connecticut $120 36 Maine $150 37 New Hampshire $150 38 Illinois $200 39 Missouri $200 40 Montana $200 41 New Jersey $225 42 Alaska $250 43 Pennsylvania $250 44 Hawaii $306 45 Mississippi $400 46 Arizona $480

How we measured this

For each state we take the lowest published state renewal (filing) fee across that state’s license tiers. Course costs and late penalties are excluded — this is the state fee only.

Compiled from official state licensing-board sources, last verified May 2026. Figures change as boards update fees and rules — confirm the current number on the linked state page before relying on it. Free to cite with a link back to this page.

Informational only — not legal advice, and not an official government resource. Licensing rules change; always confirm against the official board source linked on this page before you renew, apply, or make a business decision. Trade Cert Hub is independent and not affiliated with any state licensing board. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you (full disclosure).

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