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- Updated Oct 2026
Kansas Electrician Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Kansas has no statewide electrician CE requirement, but local programs do: Sedgwick County electricians need 12 hours of CE, including 6 on the NEC, before each renewal on December 31 of odd years.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Sedgwick County electrical licensing requirements
Hours per cycle
12 hrs
Sedgwick County; no statewide rule
Cycle
2 years
Licenses expire in odd years
Deadline
Dec 31, odd years
Next: December 31, 2027
Online allowed?
Yes, approved list
MABCD’s approved CE list includes online courses
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Kansas electrician license?
Kansas doesn’t require electrician CE at the state level. Renewal is local, and some cities and counties set their own CE rules. Sedgwick County requires 12 hours before each renewal.
CE applies to
- Sedgwick County electrical licensees
- Licensees in other cities or counties with their own CE rules
Exemptions
- None stated in our sources
Licensed outside Sedgwick County?
Check with your city or county. CE rules in Kansas are set locally.
Kansas electrician CE at a glance
Kansas electrician renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Your city or county (Sedgwick County: Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department, MABCD) |
| CE required? | No state rule; yes in Sedgwick County |
| Hours per cycle | 12 hrs (Sedgwick County) |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | 6 hrs National Electrical Code, 6 hrs general electrical |
| Online allowed? | Yes, if the course is on MABCD’s approved list |
| Deadline | December 31, odd years |
| Who reports | You, with your renewal application |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | Jan 1–Mar 31 after expiration, no penalty hours |
| Renewal fee | $35 (Sedgwick County trade certificate) |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Kansas electrician license need?
There’s no statewide requirement. In Sedgwick County, electrical licensees need 12 hours of CE before each renewal: 6 hours on the National Electrical Code and 6 hours of general electrical education.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County electrical license | 12 hrs | 6 hrs code-based (NEC) (3 per year) | 6 hrs general (3 per year) | Must be on MABCD’s approved list; online courses on the list count |
| State level (no local rule) | None | None | None | None |
MABCD asks for 3 trade-specific and 3 general CEUs each year, 12 per two-year cycle. Non-code hours can include product installation or repair seminars or OSHA safety classes. Other Kansas cities and counties may set different hours.
Deadline
When is the Kansas electrician license renewal deadline?
In Sedgwick County, electrical trade certificates expire on December 31 of odd years. MABCD starts taking renewals on September 1 of the expiration year. Finish your 12 hours before your certificate expires.
| Deadline rule | December 31 of odd years |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Next deadlines | December 31, 2027 and December 31, 2029 |
| Grace period | January 1 to March 31 after expiration, with no penalty hours |
| Late penalty | Extra CE hours: 1.5 (Apr 1–Jun 30), 3 (Jul 1–Aug 31), 4.5 (Sep 1–Dec 31); after Dec 31, see the MABCD Section Chief |
| CE completion deadline | By the expiration of your certificate; MABCD says there are no exceptions |
Steps
How to renew a Kansas electrician license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore December 31
In Sedgwick County, complete 12 hours from MABCD’s approved list: 6 code-based (NEC) and 6 general (3 of each per year). - Get your certificateSame day
Save the original certificate of completion for each course. MABCD wants the certificates from the cycle with your renewal. - Confirm it’s reportedBefore you renew
You report your own hours. MABCD doesn’t get certificates from providers, so upload or attach them with your Trade Certificate Application (Form 19A). - Pay the renewal fee$35 fee
Submit your renewal online through the MABCD portal or on paper. Once staff approve it, pay the $35 fee. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
MABCD staff can take up to 5 business days to review your renewal. You’ll get an email when it’s approved, or call (316) 660-1840 to check.
Providers
Approved Kansas 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. Because CE is set locally in Kansas, check with your city or county board.
Approval
How to check a Kansas electrician CE course is approved
CE rules in Kansas are local. In Sedgwick County, every CE hour must be on MABCD’s approved continuing education list, which shows whether each class counts as code or non-code hours.
- Confirm your city or county requires CE and how many hours.
- Check that the course is approved by your local board.
- In Sedgwick County, make sure 6 of your 12 hours are on the National Electrical Code.
Reporting
How Kansas electrician CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
You report your own CE. MABCD doesn’t receive certificates from CE providers, so you send the original certificates from the cycle with your Trade Certificate Application when you renew.
- Print or save every certificate of completion.
- Track hours on the MABCD continuing education log (Form 19B) as you go.
- Upload your certificates with your renewal in the MABCD portal, or include them with a paper application.
- Make sure every class is on MABCD’s approved list; only approved CEUs count.
Cost
How much does Kansas electrician license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Trade certificate renewal fee | $35 | Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) |
| Late renewal fee | None listed; extra CE hours after March 31 | Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) |
| CE courses (12 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the MABCD Master & Journeyman Trade Certificates page, checked October 2026. Other cities and counties set their own fees.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Kansas electrician license
MABCD gives a no-penalty window through March 31 after your certificate expires. After that you can still renew, but you need extra CE hours on top of the regular 12. Without a current certificate you can’t get permits or inspections.
Grace period
January 1 to March 31 after expiration, with no penalty hours.
Late renewal
Add 1.5 hours (April 1–June 30), 3 hours (July 1–August 31) or 4.5 hours (September 1–December 31).
After the late window
If it’s been more than a year, contact the MABCD Section Chief.
Makeup CE
You still need the full 12 hours plus any penalty hours before MABCD renews you.
Who controls
Who controls Kansas electrician license renewal?
Renewal authority
Local city or county licensing boards (Sedgwick County: Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department)
Sedgwick County renewals go to the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD)
Phone: (316) 660-1840
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews local electrical licenses
- Sets local CE hours and topics
- Decides which CE courses count
Getting licensed
Getting a Kansas electrician license
Need the license first? Our Kansas guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Kansas electrician license CE FAQs
Does Kansas require electrician CE?
Not at the state level. Some cities and counties do, including Sedgwick County.
How many CE hours does a Sedgwick County electrician need?
12 hours before each renewal: 6 on the National Electrical Code and 6 of general electrical education.
When is the deadline?
Licenses expire December 31 of odd years. The next deadline is December 31, 2027.
Can I take CE online?
In Sedgwick County, yes, if the course is on MABCD’s approved list; the list includes online courses. Elsewhere, ask your local board.
Who reports my hours?
You do. MABCD doesn’t get certificates from providers, so send your certificates with your renewal application.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
MABCD lets you renew with no penalty hours through March 31. After that you need 1.5 to 4.5 extra CE hours depending on when you renew.
Sources
Official sources for Kansas electrician CE rules
- Sedgwick County, Kansas electrical licensing
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
- MABCD Master & Journeyman Trade Certificates
- MABCD approved continuing education list
- MABCD trade certificate renewal instructions
- MABCD Construction Industry Newsletter, January 2025
- Contact MABCD
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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