Connecticut Electrical License Renewal

Last reviewed October 2026 · 4 min read

Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) licenses electrical contractors and journeypersons, with the Electrical Work Examining Board. Every electrical license expires each year on September 30. Renewing costs $150 for a contractor and $120 for a journeyperson, and takes 4 hours of continuing education a year, finished by June 30, three months before the renewal deadline. An expired license can be reinstated for up to three years; after that you reapply and retest.

At a glance

Renews every: Year. All electrical licenses expire annually on September 30
Who it covers: Every electrical license type: E-1 unlimited contractor and E-2 unlimited journeyperson, plus the limited and lines licenses (C-5 to C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, T-1, T-2, PV-1, PV-2 and others)
Fee: $150 for a contractor license and $120 for a journeyperson license, every year
Renewal notice: DCP sends renewal notices about 30 to 45 days before the expiration date, to the email address on file (by regular mail if it has none)
Continuing education: 4 credit hours per year, completed by June 30: three months before the September 30 renewal deadline
First renewal: No continuing education is required for your first license renewal
Approved courses: Courses must be approved by the Connecticut Electrical Board and apply to your license type, and certificates for the 2027 renewal say "2027 Renewal Year". Bring your own copy of the 2023 National Electrical Code to class. Online courses count only if taught live, with real-time video and audio
Proof of CE: You attest to finishing your CE when you renew. Keep your certificates for at least four years in case DCP audits you
Renew: Online through DCP's renewal website, with your User ID and password or the Fast Track Renewal PIN in your renewal notice. No notice? Email DCP for a login or a mail renewal
Missing CE: Failing to complete the required CE can bring civil fines and the suspension or revocation of your license
Reinstatement: An expired license can be reinstated if the reinstatement form and fees are submitted no later than three years after it expired. Finish the required CE first. Reinstatement brings the license to the current renewal year
Reinstatement fee: $150 for a contractor or $120 for a journeyperson if you didn't work under the license in Connecticut while it was expired. If you did, $165 ($150 plus a $15 late fee) or $132 ($120 plus a $12 late fee) for each year you worked, up to three years
After three years: A license expired for more than three years can't be reinstated: you must reapply and retest

If a health or other personal hardship keeps you from finishing CE, ask DCP in writing for an exception, with an explanation and proof. Losing income because your license was cancelled doesn't count as a hardship.

Only individuals hold Connecticut electrical licenses: DCP doesn't accept company applications.

How to renew

Finish your 4 CE hours with an approved course by June 30, and keep the certificate.
Watch for DCP's renewal notice, sent about 30 to 45 days before September 30 to the email address on file.
Renew online with your User ID and password or the Fast Track Renewal PIN from the notice: $150 for a contractor, $120 for a journeyperson.
Attest to your CE as part of the renewal.
Missed September 30? Reinstate within three years (CE first), or you'll have to reapply and retest.

Still tracking this in a spreadsheet? On a paid plan, get emailed 90, 60, 30, 7 and 1 days before it expires, by default.

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Deadline checklist

SpringBook a 4-hour CE course approved for your license type. Bring your 2023 National Electrical Code.
June 30CE deadline. Keep the certificate for at least four years.
AugustWatch your email for DCP's renewal notice and Fast Track Renewal PIN.
September 30Renew online by today: $150 (contractor) or $120 (journeyperson).

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The license isn't the only thing expiring

Most lapses that cost contractors work aren't the license itself. They're one of these, renewing on a different date:

Your 4 CE hours for the year, due June 30
Your CE certificates, kept at least four years for audits
General liability insurance policy
Workers' compensation policy (or exemption)
Certificates of insurance (COIs) you've given to clients and GCs
Commercial auto insurance

LicenseLedger keeps every one of those dates in one place and emails you before each one expires, with reminders far enough ahead to finish CE and paperwork.

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Frequently asked questions

When does a Connecticut electrical license expire?

All electrical licenses expire annually on September 30.

How much does it cost to renew a Connecticut electrical license?

$150 for a contractor license and $120 for a journeyperson license, every year.

How many CE hours do Connecticut electricians need?

4 credit hours per year, completed by June 30: three months before the September 30 renewal deadline. No CE is required for your first license renewal.

What happens if my Connecticut electrical license expires?

It can be reinstated if the reinstatement form and fees are submitted no later than three years after it expired, with the required CE finished first. A license expired for more than three years can't be reinstated: you must reapply and retest.

Official sources

Rules, fees and CE requirements change. Confirm the current requirements with the official source before you renew:

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Electrical License

This guide is general information, not legal advice.

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Connecticut Electrical License Renewal

Last reviewed October 2026 · 4 min read

At a glance

Renews every: Year. All electrical licenses expire annually on September 30
Who it covers: Every electrical license type: E-1 unlimited contractor and E-2 unlimited journeyperson, plus the limited and lines licenses (C-5 to C-8, L-1, L-2, L-5, L-6, T-1, T-2, PV-1, PV-2 and others)
Fee: $150 for a contractor license and $120 for a journeyperson license, every year
Renewal notice: DCP sends renewal notices about 30 to 45 days before the expiration date, to the email address on file (by regular mail if it has none)
Continuing education: 4 credit hours per year, completed by June 30: three months before the September 30 renewal deadline
First renewal: No continuing education is required for your first license renewal
Approved courses: Courses must be approved by the Connecticut Electrical Board and apply to your license type, and certificates for the 2027 renewal say "2027 Renewal Year". Bring your own copy of the 2023 National Electrical Code to class. Online courses count only if taught live, with real-time video and audio
Proof of CE: You attest to finishing your CE when you renew. Keep your certificates for at least four years in case DCP audits you
Renew: Online through DCP's renewal website, with your User ID and password or the Fast Track Renewal PIN in your renewal notice. No notice? Email DCP for a login or a mail renewal
Missing CE: Failing to complete the required CE can bring civil fines and the suspension or revocation of your license
Reinstatement: An expired license can be reinstated if the reinstatement form and fees are submitted no later than three years after it expired. Finish the required CE first. Reinstatement brings the license to the current renewal year
Reinstatement fee: $150 for a contractor or $120 for a journeyperson if you didn't work under the license in Connecticut while it was expired. If you did, $165 ($150 plus a $15 late fee) or $132 ($120 plus a $12 late fee) for each year you worked, up to three years
After three years: A license expired for more than three years can't be reinstated: you must reapply and retest

Only individuals hold Connecticut electrical licenses: DCP doesn't accept company applications.

How to renew

Finish your 4 CE hours with an approved course by June 30, and keep the certificate.
Watch for DCP's renewal notice, sent about 30 to 45 days before September 30 to the email address on file.
Renew online with your User ID and password or the Fast Track Renewal PIN from the notice: $150 for a contractor, $120 for a journeyperson.
Attest to your CE as part of the renewal.
Missed September 30? Reinstate within three years (CE first), or you'll have to reapply and retest.

Still tracking this in a spreadsheet? On a paid plan, get emailed 90, 60, 30, 7 and 1 days before it expires, by default.

Start free

Deadline checklist

SpringBook a 4-hour CE course approved for your license type. Bring your 2023 National Electrical Code.
June 30CE deadline. Keep the certificate for at least four years.
AugustWatch your email for DCP's renewal notice and Fast Track Renewal PIN.
September 30Renew online by today: $150 (contractor) or $120 (journeyperson).

Put this renewal in your calendar

The file covers one date: once you renew, make a new one. How to add it to your calendar

The license isn't the only thing expiring

Most lapses that cost contractors work aren't the license itself. They're one of these, renewing on a different date:

Your 4 CE hours for the year, due June 30
Your CE certificates, kept at least four years for audits
General liability insurance policy
Workers' compensation policy (or exemption)
Certificates of insurance (COIs) you've given to clients and GCs
Commercial auto insurance

LicenseLedger keeps every one of those dates in one place and emails you before each one expires, with reminders far enough ahead to finish CE and paperwork.

Track your renewal dates free

Frequently asked questions

When does a Connecticut electrical license expire?

All electrical licenses expire annually on September 30.

How much does it cost to renew a Connecticut electrical license?

$150 for a contractor license and $120 for a journeyperson license, every year.

How many CE hours do Connecticut electricians need?

4 credit hours per year, completed by June 30: three months before the September 30 renewal deadline. No CE is required for your first license renewal.

What happens if my Connecticut electrical license expires?

Official sources

Rules, fees and CE requirements change. Confirm the current requirements with the official source before you renew:

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Electrical License

This guide is general information, not legal advice.

Other Connecticut guides

All Connecticut guides on one page

Electrician guides for other states

Compare electrician license renewals across states

2027 license renewal deadlines, month by month

Get a reminder before this renewal is due

Add this license, your insurance policies and the COIs you collect from subs to LicenseLedger, and get an email before each one expires. Free for up to 3 records, no credit card required.

Start free

How LicenseLedger works for electricians

Not ready to sign up? Get the free tracking spreadsheet