| Alabama |
December 31, 2007 (Electronic Security License) |
| Alaska |
September 1, 2010 (Biennial Specialty Contractor) |
| Arizona |
License needs to be renewed every 2 years |
| Arkansas |
Annual renewal of Contractor's License and Alarm Security License |
| California |
C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor (renewed every 2 years) |
| Colorado |
February 28, 2009 (Electrician and Electrical Contractor Licenses must be renewed) |
| Connecticut |
Annual renewal for Limited Contractor, Limited Journeyperson, (L-5, C-5, C-6) |
| Delaware |
N/A |
| Florida |
Biennial License Renewal (licenses expire August 31 of even-ending years for Electrical, Alarm System I and II, Specialy Contractor - including Limited Energy Systems Specialty) |
| Georgia |
License needs to be renewed every 2 years (Low Voltage General, Alarm, Telecommunication, and Unrestricted) |
| Hawaii |
Triennial June 30 (started 6/30/96) (2008, 2011, 2014) - Journey Worker Specialty Electrician and Supervising Specialty Electrician |
| Idaho |
Specialty Electrical Contractor - Annual renewal in July, Specialty Electrical License - renewed every 3 years (as of 2002) |
| Illinois |
Under Detective Act of 2004 - Private Alarm, Security and Locksmith License renew by August 31, every 3 years. Employee registration card is annually by May 31 |
| Indiana |
N/A |
| Iowa |
Information Coming Soon |
| Kansas |
N/A |
| Kentucky |
Annual renewal based on or before the last day of birth month (or pre-assigned month by Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction for Contractors). |
| Louisiana |
Annual renewal (Security, Locksmith, Fire Alarm…) |
| Maine |
Biennial License Renewal (based on initial licensure date) (Limited Electrician) |
| Maryland |
Biennial License Renewal based on initial licensure date for Statewide Master Electrician |
| Massachusetts |
Triennial License Renewal (by July 31) for Systems Contractors/Systems Technicians (C&D License Holders) |
| Michigan |
Annual License Renewal (by December 31) |
| Minnesota |
December 31, 2007 (waiver for 36 month training requirement) |
| Mississippi |
Annual Renewal (Contractor, Class A,B,C,D) |
| Missouri |
N/A |
| Montana |
Annual Renewal (Fire Prevention and Investigation - Company Hiring Entity and Individual Endorsement - May 31), Annual Renewal Contract Security Company, Electronic Security Company, Proprietary Security Organization, Alarm Installer - March 1), Nonrenewable (Electrical Contractor, must reapply (July 15), Biennial Renewal Electrician - even numbered years - July 15) |
| Nebraska |
Biennial Renwal (Electrical licenses - December 31), |
| Nevada |
Starting in 2008 Biennial Renewal (Check with State Contractors Board for specific information on C2A, C2C, C2D, C2E, and C41C license renewals) |
| New Hampshire |
N/A |
| New Jersey |
Triennial Renewal (Burglar Alarm Mechanic - includes burglar alarms, electronic security systems, monitoring or responding to alarm signals), Triennial Renewal (Electrical Contractor), Triennial Renewal (Fire Alarm Mechanic), Three year Renewal - Fire Protection Equipment Contractor (for each certification - up to 6) |
| New Mexico |
Triennial Renewal (Low Voltage Special Systems, Telephone Communication Systems, Journeyman Sound, Intercommunication and Electrical Alarm System, Journeyman Telephone Communication Systems and Telephone Interconnect) |
| New York |
Biennial Renwal (Security or Fire Alarm Installer) |
| North Carolina |
Annual Renewal (Electrical Contractor Limited, Electrical Contractor Intermediate, Electrical Contractor Unlimited, Electrical Contractor Special Restricted-Low Voltage, Alarm Systems Contractor License, Alarm Systems Contractor Registered Installer) |
| North Dakota |
Annual Renewal (Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Class B) |
| Ohio |
Annual Renewal (Electrical Contractor, Electrician (do not have to be licensed for work under 50 volts) |
| Oklahoma |
Annual Renewal (Burglar/Fire Alarm, Locksmith, Access Control, CCTV, Nurse Call - June 30) |
| Oregon |
Biennial Renewal (Electrical Contractor, Limited Energy - CLE; Electrician, Limited Energy Technician, Class A and/or B - July 1 of even numbered years) |
| Pennsylvania |
N/A |
| Rhode Island |
Annual Renewal (Master Alarm Installer, Fire Alarm Contractor, Fire Alarm Installer, Telecommunication System Contractor, System Technician, System Limited Installer) |
| South Carolina |
Biennial Renewal (Electrical Contractor, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm - expiring in odd years) |
| South Dakota |
Biennial Renewal (Electrical Contractor, Journeyman Electrician, Class B Electrician) |
| Tennessee |
Biennial Renewal (Alarm Systems Contractor and classifications (Burg, Fire, CCTV, Monitoring), Low Voltage (must register with Alarm System Contractor Board), Limited Licensed Electrician) |
| Texas |
Biennial Renewal (Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent, Fire Alarm Technician, Fire Alarm Monitoring Technician, Residential Fire Alarm Superintendent, Alarm Systems Company, Alarm Systems Installer, and Alarm Systems Monitor) |
| Utah |
Biennial Renewal (Burglar Alarm Company, Company Agent, Company Qualifier - November 30, even-numbered years) Biennial Renewal (Contractor - Alarm Business or Company, November 30, odd-numbered years) Biennial Renewal (Electrician, November 30, even-numbered years) |
| Vermont |
Triennial Renewal (Type S - Journeyman) |
| Virginia |
Biennial Renewal (Electrical Contractor -ELE (Alarm/Security Contractor, Electronic/Communication Service Contractor, Fire Alarm Systems Contractor), Electronic/Communication Services (ELS) |
| Washington |
Triennial Renewal (Specialty Electrician - Limited Energy Systems) Biennial Renewal (Telecommunications Contractor) |
| West Virginia |
Annual Renewal (Low-Voltage, Fire & Burglar Alarm System - less than 80volts, Journeyman, Master Electrician) |
| Wisconsin |
N/A |
| Wyoming |
Annual Renewal (Limited/Low Voltage Technician, Contractor, Apprentice Technician) |