Construction / Electrician Continuing Education / Wyoming
- Wyoming
- Electrician CE
- Master & Journeyman
- Updated Oct 2026
Wyoming Electrician Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Wyoming electricians need 16 hours of approved CE every 3 years, including at least 8 hours on the National Electrical Code, before journeyman licenses expire January 1 or master licenses expire July 1.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety requirements
Hours per cycle
16 hrs
At least 8 hours on the National Electrical Code
Cycle
3 years
Hours must be earned during your license term
Deadline
Jan 1 or July 1
Journeyman Jan 1, master July 1, with a 45-day grace period
Online allowed?
Yes
State-approved online and classroom CE courses count
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Wyoming electrician license?
Wyoming master and journeyman electricians need CE to renew. Renewal is handled by the state through the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (Wyoming State Fire Marshal).
CE applies to
- Master Electricians
- Journeyman Electricians
Exemptions
- None stated in our sources
Miss the grace period and you retest
If you don’t renew within 45 days after your license expires, you have to apply and pass the exam again, plus pay any associated fees.
Wyoming electrician CE at a glance
Wyoming electrician renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety |
| CE required? | Yes |
| Hours per cycle | 16 hrs |
| Cycle | 3 years |
| Required topics | At least 8 hrs National Electrical Code |
| Online allowed? | Yes |
| Deadline | Journeyman Jan 1, master July 1 |
| Who reports | Licensee uploads CE certificates via the WSFM portal |
| Carryover | No, hours must be earned since your last renewal |
| Grace period | 45 days (with $50 late fee) |
| Renewal fee | $50 journeyman / $100 master |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Wyoming electrician license need?
Both master and journeyman electricians need 16 hours of approved CE each 3-year cycle. At least half, 8 hours, must come from a code-related course on the National Electrical Code, and all hours must be completed since your previous renewal.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Electrician | 16 hrs | At least 8 hrs National Electrical Code | Up to 8 hrs industry-related or NEC topics | Online or classroom allowed |
| Journeyman Electrician | 16 hrs | At least 8 hrs National Electrical Code | Up to 8 hrs industry-related or NEC topics | Online or classroom allowed |
Wyoming CE focuses on the currently adopted National Electrical Code changes.
Deadline
When is the Wyoming electrician license renewal deadline?
Wyoming electrical licenses run on a 3-year cycle. Journeyman licenses expire January 1 and master licenses expire July 1. The renewal window opens 90 days before expiration, and there’s a 45-day grace period after expiration with a $50 late fee.
| Deadline rule | Journeyman: January 1 of the expiration year. Master: July 1 of the expiration year. |
| Cycle | 3 years |
| Grace period | 45 days after expiration to finish CE and renew (with a $50 late fee) |
| Late penalty | $50 late fee during the 45-day grace period; after 45 days you must reapply and pass the exam again |
| CE completion deadline | Before you renew, and earned since your previous renewal |
Steps
How to renew a Wyoming electrician license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete 16 hours of approved CE, with at least 8 hours on the National Electrical Code, all earned since your last renewal. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion you get when you finish each course. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
Upload your CE completion certificates through the Wyoming State Fire Marshal (WSFM) online portal and confirm all 16 hours are attached to your profile. - Pay the renewal fee$50 journeyman / $100 master
Submit your formal renewal application and fee ($50 for journeymen, $100 for masters) in the WSFM portal. The window opens October 1 for journeymen and April 1 for masters. - Check your license statusWithin 45 days
Confirm your digital license is issued. If renewal isn’t completed within 45 days of expiration, you’ll have to retest.
Providers
Approved Wyoming 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. Courses must be approved in Wyoming to count toward your 16 hours.
Approval
How to check a Wyoming electrician CE course is approved
Only courses approved by the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety count toward Wyoming electrician CE. At least half of your 16 hours must come from a code-related course covering the National Electrical Code.
- Confirm the course is on the department’s approved CEU list before you pay.
- Make sure at least 8 of your hours are code-related NEC hours.
- Check that the completion date falls after your previous renewal.
Reporting
How Wyoming electrician CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Licensees upload their CE certificates through the Wyoming State Fire Marshal (WSFM) public portal. Uploading CE certificates alone does not renew your license—you must also complete and submit the formal online renewal application and pay the renewal fee.
- Print or save every certificate of completion.
- Upload your certificates in the WSFM portal and verify that at least 8 hours are NEC code hours.
- Complete the separate online license renewal application and checkout in the portal.
Cost
How much does Wyoming electrician license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Journeyman electrician renewal (3 years) | $50 | Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety |
| Master electrician renewal (3 years) | $100 | Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety |
| Late fee (during 45-day grace period) | $50 | Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety |
| CE courses (16 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (WSFM), checked October 2026. Online card payments include a 2.5% processing fee.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Wyoming electrician license
Wyoming gives you a 45-day grace period after your license expires to finish CE and renew with a $50 late fee. After that 45-day window closes, the license can’t be renewed without retesting.
Grace period (45 days)
45 days after expiration (until February 15 for journeymen or August 15 for masters) to complete your CE and renew with a $50 late fee.
After the grace period
You must apply as a new applicant, pay the exam/application fees, and pass the state electrical exam again.
Renewal window
Opens 90 days before expiration: October 1 for journeymen and April 1 for masters.
Who controls
Who controls Wyoming electrician license renewal?
Renewal authority
Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety
Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (State Fire Marshal)
320 West 25th Street, 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7288
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews Wyoming electrical licenses
- Sets the 16-hour CE requirement under W.S. 35-9-125
- Approves electrician CE courses
- Requires re-examination for licenses not renewed within the 45-day grace period
Getting licensed
Getting a Wyoming electrician license
Need the license first? Our Wyoming guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Wyoming electrician license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Wyoming electrician need?
16 hours every 3 years, with at least 8 hours on the National Electrical Code.
When is the deadline?
Journeyman licenses expire January 1 and master licenses expire July 1 of the expiration year.
How much is the renewal fee?
$50 for journeyman electricians and $100 for master electricians, plus a $50 late fee if renewed during the 45-day grace period.
What happens if I miss the grace period?
If you do not renew within 45 days after expiration, you have to apply and pass the state electrical exam again.
Do hours carry over?
No. All 16 hours must be completed since your previous renewal.
Can I take CE online?
Yes. Online and classroom courses approved by the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety count toward your 16 hours.
Sources
Official sources for Wyoming electrician CE rules
- Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, Electrical Licensing
- Wyoming Statutes, W.S. 35-9-125 and W.S. 35-9-129
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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