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Massachusetts Electrical Contractor: license & renewal checklist
For electricians in Springfield, Westfield and all of Massachusetts.
Disclaimer: Info from official sources as of Oct 2026; not legal advice; confirm with the agency. Fees, deadlines and local rules change. Items marked verify could not be fully confirmed.
State licenses
- Master (A) / Journeyman (E) Electrician license: renews every 3 years. The state fee schedule lists a July 31 deadline (verify your date on your renewal notice). Master $117, Journeyman $78, late fee $57. Source
- Continuing education: 21 hours per cycle: 15 board-approved (MA Electrical Code/law) + 6 professional development. Source
- Renew online: through the state e-PLACE portal. Source
Business filings
- Annual report (LLC): $500, due on or before the anniversary of your certificate of organization. Source
- Business certificate (DBA): filed with the Springfield or Westfield city clerk if you use a trade name; renews periodically (verify).
- Wiring permits: pulled per job from the local inspector of wires. Source
Insurance & vehicles
- Workers' compensation: required with any employee (verify). Source
- Liability insurance + COIs: keep current certificates for each GC or client.
- Vehicle registration & annual inspection: RMV (verify fees and cycle).
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