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Minnesota electrical continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Minnesota electrical license types we track need continuing education: 16 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

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Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

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16 hours of CE

Applies to the Class A Journeyworker Electrician

CE hours
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Journeyworker licenses expire every two years at the end of the month in which the license was originally issued.
License level
State license
Board
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • 16 hours DLI-approved CE within license term (at least 12 hours National Electrical Code).

How CE ties to the renewal

  • Renewing without CE may result in suspension and $1,000 fine.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

  • No CE needed in first year of license.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 651-284-5034
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Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

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16 hours of CE

Applies to the Class A Master Electrician

CE hours
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Renewal deadline
Master electrician licenses expire the last day of February of each odd-numbered year.
License level
State license
Board
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

  • 16 hours of DLI-approved continuing education within the license term (at least 12 hours must relate to the National Electrical Code).
  • Course sponsors report attendance directly to DLI; keep certificates.

How CE ties to the renewal

  • Renewing without completing CE may result in license suspension and a $1,000 fine.

Carrying hours over

  • No carryover of excess hours; no CE required in first year of license.
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 651-284-5034
Track these CE hours
Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Minnesota Electrical licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

  • Class A Electrical Contractor

How CE fits into the Minnesota renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Minnesota Electrical renewal guide.

Minnesota Electrical CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Minnesota electrical license need?

Class A Journeyworker Electrician: 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Class A Master Electrician: 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

Who approves Minnesota electrical CE courses?

For the Class A Journeyworker Electrician: 16 hours DLI-approved CE within license term (at least 12 hours National Electrical Code). Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

When do Minnesota electrical CE hours have to be done?

For the Class A Journeyworker Electrician: Class A Journeyworker Electrician: Journeyworker licenses expire every two years at the end of the month in which the license was originally issued. Renewing without CE may result in suspension and $1,000 fine. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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