How Do I Renew My Minnesota Electrical License?

By: JADE Learning | Mar 28, 2019

Renewing your Minnesota electrical license requires brushing up on updates to the current code as well as a straightforward renewal process with the state. We’ve laid out the steps you’ll need to take below alongside how JADE Learning can make this whole process even easier.

Renewing Your Minnesota Electrical License

Step 1: Find your electrical license expiration date.

An electrical license issued in the state of Minnesota must be renewed every two years. The renewal deadline for Master electricians is February 28, 2021, while the deadline for Journeyman electricians is staggered based on the date of license issue.

Step 2: Complete your electrical continuing education.

Both Master (AM, BM) and Journeyman (AJ, BJ) electricians in Minnesota must complete a total of 16 hours of Minnesota electrical continuing education every two years in order to renew their electrical license. A minimum of 12 hours of this CE should focus on the National Electrical Code. License holders seeking maximum credit can spend an additional 4 hours on topics related to Minnesota state laws and regulations as well as technical topics.

RE and RT licensees are required to complete 2 hours of NEC-focused continuing education every two years.

JADE Learning offers all of the continuing education courses needed to renew an electrical license in the state of Minnesota. You can get 16 hours of CE credit when you sign up for our renewal package course on 2017 NEC Changes. View our full course list to decide which courses make the most sense for you to take.

Our courses are taught by fellow licensed electricians and National Electrical Code experts with decades of experience in the industry. All of our courses have been approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry since 2014.

With our program, you get to study on your own schedule. Our courses are taught entirely online, where you can work at your own pace, on your own time, from wherever you wish. Sign in from a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or even a smartphone, and save your progress to continue again at another time. You can even switch courses whenever you want.

Choose any course you wish. All courses are free to take. You only have to pay once you have successfully completed the course and would like your credits reported to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. We’ll even rush report your completed hours each business day at no extra charge.

Step 3: Renew your Minnesota electrical license.

When you’re ready, you can renew your license online through the official Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website. You will also find instructions there to complete a paper renewal if you prefer.

Remember that the bond covering your license is continuous, so you don’t have to submit updated bond forms with your renewal. However, you must ensure your Secretary of State filing is up to date as your license can’t be renewed if your filing is inactive.

If you have more questions about applying to renew your electrical license in Minnesota, reach out to us at JADE Learning. Our continuing education courses have helped over 150,000 electricians renew their licenses for more than 20 years, and we can help you, too. Create your account to get started.