Need to renew your electrical certification? Here's how.
Journeyworkers must renew every two years at the end of the month when the license was issued. Master electricians must renew on the last day of February of each odd-numbered year.
All licensed electrical professionals, regardless of license expiration date, must complete 16 hours of continuing education (CE) to renew.
The following license types require 12 CE hours on the National Electrical Code (NEC) plus four professional development hours that review related technical subjects or the Minnesota Electrical Act and Minnesota Rules Chapters 3800 and 3801.
Power limited technicians only need four hours of NEC training and can spend the other 12 hours on non-code topics.
Satellite installers and unlicensed electricians only need four and two hours of code-related CE, respectively.
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) only accepts courses offered by approved education providers like JADE Learning, regardless of license classification.
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Since 2014, our trusted online electrical safety training and education materials have helped electricians in the state renew with ease. Every course is DLI-approved (#S1685535) and taught by licensed electricians and NEC experts.
Since all of our lessons are online, you are free to work at your own pace from any internet-connected device. After you finish a course, we report your certificate of completion to the state for you. Rush reporting is available if needed.
This 16-hour package fulfils all continuing education requirements for Master, Journey, Class B, and Maintenance electricians.
This online course reviews 18 of the most important changes from Chapters 1 to the 2023 National Electrical Code. Changes from Section 100 through Section 110 will be covered.
Learn about 15 important changes found in Chapter 3, covering Section 300 through Section 371.
Discover 24 important updates from Chapter 4, covering Section 404 through Section 445.
Examine 29 changes from Chapter 5, Sections 500 through 555.
Review 21 important changes from Chapter 6, Sections 620 through 695.
Examine 25 important updates from Chapters 7 through 9. Section 700.11 through Annex C is also covered.
Get a survey of residential security systems, including room-by-room options for fire and smoke detectors and other protective measures.
The quickest and easiest way to submit your renewal application form is using the state's online license management system called iMS.
Even if you don't have an account, you can still complete the application and submit the $93 renewal fee payment.
After submitting your renewal application online using iMS, you can check your application status anytime by logging into your iMS user account.
Licensed journeyworker and master electricians from select states can apply for reciprocity and get an equivalent Class A Minnesota electrical license without taking the exam.
DLI has agreements with the following states:
Journeyworker
Master
Out-of-state applicants must have at least one year of licensed experience and must have passed their state's licensure exam.
Check out our reciprocity page to learn how to bundle CE packages.
It is illegal to perform any type of electrical work that is regulated by DLI without a license. If caught, the state can impose fines or pursue legal action.
Letting your license expire without renewing means you become unlicensed. Additionally, attempting to renew without completing the required CE may result in license suspension and a $1,000 fine.
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