Construction / Electrician Continuing Education / Missouri
- Missouri
- Electrician CE
- Jefferson County Electricians
- Updated Oct 2026
Missouri Electrician Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
In Missouri, individual electrician CE is set locally: Jefferson County electricians need 24 hours of CE every 3 years, with at least 8 hours on the electrical code, before the license expires 3 years from its issue date, while Missouri’s optional statewide electrical contractor license currently has no state CE requirement.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division requirements
Hours per cycle
24 hrs
Jefferson County, with at least 8 hours code related
Cycle
3 years
Counted from the date you received your license
Deadline
3 years from issue date
Your license expires 3 years after it was issued
Online allowed?
Not stated
Confirm delivery rules with the county
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Missouri electrician license?
Missouri does not issue statewide journeyman or master electrician licenses; individual electrician licensing and CE are local. In Jefferson County, electricians must complete 24 hours of CE every 3 years to renew through the Code Enforcement Division. Missouri also offers an optional Statewide Electrical Contractor License through the Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors (Division of Professional Registration), which renews every 3 years by September 30 and currently has no state CE requirement.
CE applies to
- Jefferson County licensed electricians
Exemptions
- Optional Missouri Statewide Electrical Contractor License holders (no state CE required under 20 CSR 2117-2.030, though local licenses still require local CE)
Licensed in another county?
Many Missouri counties have CE reciprocity agreements. Ask your licensing agency whether your hours count with Jefferson County.
Missouri electrician CE at a glance
Missouri electrician renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division |
| CE required? | Yes in Jefferson County; no for optional statewide contractor license |
| Hours per cycle | 24 hrs |
| Cycle | 3 years |
| Required topics | At least 8 hrs electrical code, including code changes |
| Online allowed? | Not stated |
| Deadline | 3 years from license issue date |
| Who reports | Not stated |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Renewal fee | $30 (Jefferson County); $100 (statewide contractor) |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Missouri electrician license need?
Jefferson County electricians need 24 hours of CE every 3 years. At least 8 of those hours must be electrical code related, and the required topics include electrical code changes.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County Electrician | 24 hrs | At least 8 hrs electrical code related | Up to 16 hrs | Not stated |
| Missouri Statewide Electrical Contractor (optional) | 0 hrs | None required by the state | None | Not applicable |
Individual electrician CE rules are set by cities and counties in Missouri. Check with your local licensing office if you hold a license outside Jefferson County.
Deadline
When is the Missouri electrician license renewal deadline?
Jefferson County electrical licenses expire 3 years from the date you received your license. Finish your 24 hours and submit your renewal before then. Optional Missouri Statewide Electrical Contractor licenses renew every 3 years by September 30.
| Deadline rule | 3 years from the date you received your license (Sept 30 triennially for statewide contractor) |
| Cycle | 3 years |
| Grace period | Not stated |
| Late penalty | Not stated |
| CE completion deadline | Before you submit your renewal |
Steps
How to renew a Missouri electrician license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 24 hours of approved CE, with at least 8 hours on the electrical code. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion for each course you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
Check with the Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division that your hours and required bond and insurance records are ready. - Pay the renewal fee$30 county fee
Submit your renewal application and $30 renewal fee through the Jefferson County Citizen Portal. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm your license shows a new expiration date 3 years out.
Providers
Approved Missouri electrician license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay.
Approval
How to check a Missouri electrician CE course is approved
Your CE needs to meet the Jefferson County requirement: 24 hours in total, with at least 8 hours related to the electrical code.
- Confirm the course is accepted by the Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division before you pay.
- Check that at least 8 of your hours are electrical code related.
- If you hold another county’s license, ask whether reciprocity lets those hours count.
Reporting
How Missouri electrician CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Our sources don’t say whether your CE provider reports completed hours automatically to Jefferson County. Keep your own certificates and upload or submit proof through the county’s Citizen Portal when you renew.
- Save or print a certificate of completion for every course.
- Track your code hours separately so you can show at least 8.
- Keep your certificates in case the county asks for proof.
Cost
How much does Missouri electrician license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County license renewal fee | $30 | Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division |
| Statewide Electrical Contractor triennial renewal | $100 | Missouri Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors |
| Late renewal fee | Not stated | Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division |
| CE courses (24 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
New Jefferson County contractor license applications carry a $30 processing fee and a $150 license approval fee, plus bond and liability insurance requirements.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Missouri electrician license
Jefferson County licenses expire 3 years after they’re issued. Our sources don’t give grace period, late fee or reinstatement details, so contact the Code Enforcement Division if your license has expired.
Grace period
Not stated in our sources. Contact the division before your license expires if you’re running late.
Makeup CE
You still need all 24 hours, including 8 code hours, before you can renew.
Who controls
Who controls Missouri electrician license renewal?
Renewal authority
Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division
725 Maple Street – Annex Building, PO Box 100, Hillsboro, MO 63050
Phone: 636-797-5310
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Jefferson County electrical licenses
- Sets the 24-hour, 3-year CE requirement
- Processes renewals through the Jefferson County Citizen Portal
Getting licensed
Getting a Missouri electrician license
Need the license first? Our Missouri guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Missouri electrician license CE FAQs
Does Missouri have a statewide electrician CE requirement?
No. Missouri’s optional Statewide Electrical Contractor License has no state CE requirement. Individual electrician licensing and CE are set locally by cities and counties such as Jefferson County.
How many CE hours does a Jefferson County electrician need?
24 hours every 3 years, with at least 8 hours related to the electrical code.
When is the deadline?
Your Jefferson County license expires 3 years from the date you received it. Finish CE and renew before then.
Can I use CE from another county?
Many Missouri counties have reciprocity agreements for CE. Check with your licensing agency.
Can I take CE online?
Our sources don’t state a county rule on online delivery. Confirm with the Jefferson County Code Enforcement Division before you enroll.
Do hours carry over?
Our sources don’t say extra hours carry over, so plan on 24 new hours each cycle.
Sources
Official sources for Missouri electrician CE rules
- Jefferson County, Missouri Code Enforcement Division
- Missouri Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors (20 CSR 2117-2.030)
- National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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