You will recieve a hard copy of your license approximately 4-6 weeks from the date of the submission of your renewal
- This page, Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License, is offered by
- Board of State Examiners of Electricians
- Division of Occupational Licensure
Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License
Instructions for renewing your license online
Contact for Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License
Board of State Examiners of Electricians
Online
To receive instructions on conducting common board transactions, email the address below. This is an unmonitored email address. Please do not send any documentation to this email address:
Email Board of State Examiners of Electricians at electricians.board.info@mass.gov
The Details of Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License
What you need for Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License
General Information
Effective for the 2022 renewal cycle, the Board of State Examiners of Electricians requires all licensees to renew online through the Division of Occupational Licensure's (DOL) e-PLACE Portal.
All licensees will receive a renewal notice by mail approximately sixty (60) to ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date of July 31st. The notice will contain the record ID and authorization code you need to link your license(s) to the e-PLACE portal (if your licenses are already linked you will see them listed when you login).
Licensees with an e-PLACE Portal account and linked licenses may begin renewing online as early as April 12.
Fees for Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Master Electrician | $117 | each |
| Journeyman Electrician & Systems Technicians | $78 | each |
How to renew Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License
Renewing Online
If this is your first-time renewing, please click the following link for detailed instructions . You will need the record ID and authorization code from the renewal notice that was mailed to you. If you did not receive a notice, you can use this tool obtain your record ID and authorization code. You can also obtain this information by emailing electricians.board@mass.gov with the following information:
- Licensee name
- License Number
- Type of License
- License serial number
If this is not your first-time renewing, login at the e-PLACE Portal. Your username is your email address used at the time of account setup. Once logged in, the link to renew will be shown in the Actions column next to each license.
Updating Your Address of Record
Licensees are reminded that it is their obligation to provide the Board with a current mailing address where they can reliably receive correspondence from the Board. Failure to do so may prevent your ability to receive the renewal notice and the license card.
Next steps for Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License
Receiving the Hard Copy of Your License
Upon successfully completing the online renewal process your license will display with the new expiration date. However, please be aware that it can take up to four (4) to six (6) weeks to receive the license card in the mail. Be sure to double check your address prior to submitting your renewal.
While you are waiting to receive the license by mail, persons may verify your license status by using the DOL's Check a License database.
Please note that the database may take twenty-four (24) to forty-eight (48) hours to update following the submission of your renewal online. If your status is not current after 48 hours, please contact the Board.
Contact for Renew Your Electrician, Systems Technician, or Systems Contractor License
Address
1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118
Online
To receive instructions on conducting common board transactions, email the address below. This is an unmonitored email address. Please do not send any documentation to this email address:
Email Board of State Examiners of Electricians at electricians.board.info@mass.gov
Fax
(617) 727-9932