License Renewal Deadline:

Journeyman and Master Electricians: Every year on or before the last day of the licensee’s birth month.

Continuing Education Requirements:

  • A licensee or certificate holder shall provide proof of at least six (6) hours of approved continuing education prior to license renewal.
  • Each certified building inspector and trainee building inspector shall provide proof of at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education.
  • Each certified installer shall provide proof of at least five (5) hours of continuing education prior to license renewal.
  • Each electrical inspector shall provide proof of at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education prior to certification renewal.

State website link:

Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings & Construction

Electrical contractor license, master electrician license, and electrician license are the three types of electrical licenses in Kentucky.

Kentucky electrical contractors

maintain, install, and repair electrical systems for residential and commercial properties. The electrical contractor license fee is $80.00. Electrical contractor license requirements:

  • Pass a computer-based exam
  • Possess at least $500,000 of general liability insurance
  • Have worker’s compensation
  • Submit an application and color photo
  • Pay application fee

Kentucky master electricians

install, repair, and maintain electrical systems for commercial and residential properties. They supervise electricians. The master electrician license fee is $80.00. Master electrician license requirements:

  • Pass an examination
  • Work a minimum of 8 years as an electrician
  • Take a minimum of 576 hours of classroom training
  • Submit an application and color photo
  • Pay the licensing fee

Kentucky electricians

repair, maintain, and install electrical systems for residential properties. The electrician license fee is $80.000. Electrician license requirements:

  • Pass licensing examination
  • Work a minimum of 6 years as an electrician trainee
  • Submit an application and color photo
  • Complete a minimum of 576 hours of classroom training