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Minnesota electrician license renewal & CE requirements

When to renew, how many continuing-education hours you need, which topics are required, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

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Renewal rules by license

Class A Journeyworker Electrician

RenewalEvery 2 years. Expires at the end of the month in which the license was first issued, every 2 years. $53 to renew; $20 late fee.Source: dli.mn.gov · as of
CE hours & topics16 hours per 2-year renewal
  • At least 12 hours on the National Electrical Code
  • Up to 4 hours on related technical topics or the Minnesota Electrical Act and rules (chapters 3800 and 3801)
Courses must be approved by DLI. Extra hours do not carry over to the next term.
Source: dli.mn.gov · as of · Renewal page: dli.mn.gov · Hour split: dli.mn.gov
Fees
  • Exam application: $50
  • License after you pass (2 years: $40 base + $8 board fee): $48
Source: dli.mn.gov · as of · License fee: Minn. Stat. 326B.092, subd. 7 (revisor.mn.gov). A 1-year license is $24 ($20 + $4).

Class A Master Electrician

RenewalEvery 2 years. All master licenses expire on the last day of February of each odd-numbered year. $93 to renew; $40 late fee.Source: dli.mn.gov · as of
CE hours & topics16 hours per 2-year renewal
  • At least 12 hours on the National Electrical Code
  • Up to 4 hours on related technical topics or Minnesota electrical laws and rules
Not required in your first, pro-rated master term.
Source: dli.mn.gov · as of · Hours: dli.mn.gov
Fees
  • Exam application: $50
  • License after you pass (2 years: $80 base + $8 board fee): $88
Source: revisor.mn.gov · as of · Minn. Stat. 326B.092, subd. 3 and 7. A license issued for 1 year is $44 ($40 + $4). Renewal adds a $5 CE fee.

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FAQ

How often do you renew a Minnesota journeyworker electrician license?

A journeyworker license renews every 2 years at the end of the month it was first issued. Renewal costs $53, plus a $20 late fee if you are late.

How many CE hours does a Minnesota electrician need?

You need 16 hours of DLI-approved CE each 2-year term, with at least 12 hours on the National Electrical Code.

When do Minnesota master electrician licenses expire?

All master licenses expire on the last day of February of each odd-numbered year, and renewal costs $93.

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