New Hampshire renewal guide
Electrician Apprentice Registration
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 36 months
Renewal fee
$33.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
File with the board
File through New Hampshire Electricians' Board (OPLC) and pay the $33.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 2
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 14 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
New Hampshire Electrician Apprentice Registration
The New Hampshire Electricians' Board, under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), issues the Electrician Apprentice identification card. This registration authorizes the holder to perform electrical work under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or master electrician.
What This Registration Authorizes
Registered Electrician Apprentices may perform electrical work only under the direct, on-site supervision of a licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician. Apprentices may not perform electrical work independently.
Requirements
Applicants must be employed by or have a confirmed offer of employment from a licensed electrical contractor. No examination is required for apprentice registration. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training to qualify for the Journeyman Electrician examination.
Fees
- Application Fee: $33
- Renewal Fee: $33 (every 3 years)
- Reinstatement Fee: $33
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 3 years
- Renewal Fee: $33
- No Continuing Education Required: Apprentices are not required to complete CE hours
Consequences of Working Without Registration
Working as an electrical apprentice without valid registration violates RSA 319-C. Both the apprentice and the supervising employer may face penalties.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the NH OPLC Electricians' Board.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- proof_of_employment
- government_issued_id
Source notes
NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification — Electricians' Board . https://www.oplc.nh.gov/find-board/electricians-board/electricians-license-fees
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