The County Book, Anne Arundel County

Electrical

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Renewals

State electrician licenses are valid 2 years from issue

Maryland state electrician licenses (master and journeyperson, under the Maryland Electricians Act of 2021) are valid 2 years from issue, with staggered expirations. Renewal mailings go out about 60 days ahead. A state licensee may still need local registration to pull permits.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: MD Board of Electricians renewal page; Maryland OneStop master electrician license page

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30

Paperwork

Master electricians need 10 hours of continuing education before renewal

Master electricians need 10 hours of continuing education before renewal of the state license.

Jurisdiction: Maryland

Source: Maryland OneStop master electrician license page; MD Board of Electricians renewal page

Checked against this source on 2026-10-30