Why the printed certificate matters
IERhub.com reports your hours to TDLR electronically, and that reporting almost always lands without a hitch. If TDLR's system is ever slow to update, your printed certificate is your official record — hard proof that you finished the course on time, ready to show if your renewal status is delayed or questioned.
It matters at work, too. Electrical contractors keep CE certificates on file to verify workforce compliance for insurance policies, safety audits, and project bids. And if your employer reimburses the course, the printed certificate is usually the documentation their accounting department asks for.
Your Continuing Education Requirement
Before each renewal, Texas requires 4 hours of TDLR-approved continuing education, completed within your current license term. The hours do not carry into the next cycle. You can satisfy this with approved CE or by enrolling in a TDLR-registered apprenticeship training program.
Our TDLR-approved course covers all four required topics in about four hours, on any device — Provider #2520 · Course #32815.
What TDLR Charges to Renew
Renewing on time costs $20. Once the license has lapsed, the fee rises with how long it has been expired:
| Situation | Fee | How to file |
|---|---|---|
| Current — renewed on time | $20 | Renew online |
| Expired 90 days or less | $30 | Renew online |
| Expired 91 days to 18 months | $40 | Renew online |
| Expired 18 to 36 months | $40 | Renew by mail (Executive Director request form required) |
| Expired over 36 months | — | Cannot renew — reapply as a new applicant |
If Your License Already Expired
Within 18 months of expiring you can still renew online at the late fee shown above. Past 18 months, TDLR requires a mailed renewal with a Request to the Executive Director for Expired License Renewal form. After 36 months the license can no longer be renewed — you would reapply as a new applicant and meet the current licensing requirements.
TDLR reviews criminal history on every renewal, so a Criminal History Questionnaire may also be required. Confirm the current forms and steps on the official TDLR page before you file, and renew through the TDLR online licensing system once your CE is on record.
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Source
Fees, hours, and deadlines verified against the official TDLR renewal page on July 21, 2026. View the TDLR page →