Maine renewal guide
Master Electrician
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$150.00
Late penalty
$50.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
15 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 15 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
File with the board
File through Maine Electricians' Examining Board and pay the $150.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $50.00, with a 90-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Maine Master Electrician License
The Maine Electricians' Examining Board, under the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, issues Master Electrician licenses. A Master Electrician is authorized to plan, layout, and supervise the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment for all types of electrical installations.
What This License Authorizes
Master Electricians may perform and supervise all types of electrical installations, including residential, commercial, and industrial. They may also supervise licensed journeyman, limited, helper, and journeyman-in-training electricians.
Requirements
- Pass the Master Electrician examination
- Hold a valid Journeyman Electrician license with documented experience
- Complete a criminal background check ($21 fee)
- Application Fee: $171 (includes $150 license fee + $21 background check)
Continuing Education
Master Electricians must complete 15 hours of continuing education on the current National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the board. The NEC is updated on a 3-year cycle.
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years from date of issuance
- Renewal Fee: $150
- Late Fee: $50 for renewals up to 90 days after expiration
- Applicants renewing more than 90 days late may be subject to all requirements governing new applicants
Insurance
Insurance is not required by the Board for individual licensure, but is recommended.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Maine Electricians' Examining Board.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- exam_results
- proof_of_experience
- Background Check
Source notes
Maine Electricians' Examining Board, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation . Verified March 2026. https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/electricians/licensing/master-electrician-senior-master-electrician
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