Renewing the Electrician Certification Card

Steps to Renew Your Certification Card

1. Step 1 – Complete Work and Continuing Education Requirements

   Accumulate at least 2,000 hours of work experience in the field and complete 32 hours of Continuing Education from an approved provider. To explore CET’s approved courses, click here .

2. Step 2 – Receive Your Completion Letter

   If your Continuing Education courses were completed through California Electrical Training (CET), you will receive by email both a Completion Letter and a Renewal Registration Form for each course completed.

3. Step 3 – Complete the Renewal Paperwork

   Print out all provided forms and carefully complete the Renewal Registration Form before submission.

4. Step 4 – Submit Your Renewal to the DIR

   Mail your renewal paperwork and a check or money order for the $100 renewal fee to the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The mailing address can be found on the registration form.

   Note: If you fail to submit your paperwork before your certification expires, your license will lapse, and you’ll be required to retake the exam to reinstate it.

5. Step 5 – Confirmation from the State

   The State will notify you in writing once your certification has been renewed or if additional information is needed to process your renewal.