Minnesota Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Minnesota has 3 Electrical license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $53 to $188, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 16 hours. The details for each class are below.

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Class A Electrical Contractor

EA · State license · Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

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Renew on the official site 651-284-5034

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Licenses expire on the last day of February in even-numbered years. Complete renewal must be received by DLI before the expiration date.

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Grace period: None - DLI must receive a complete renewal application on or before the expiration date (Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 3); license may expire before the renewal is processed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $188
Late fee: About $90 late fee added when a completed renewal is not received by the expiration date (renewal+late = about $278).
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Per Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 2 and 326B.092 subd. 4: a license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration by paying all renewal fees for the expired period, the late fee, and the current renewal fee; while expired the licensee cannot perform licensed activity. More than 2 years after expiration: renewal fee is returned and a new license (including exam) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Required: $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Public liability: premises/operations and products/completed operations; minimum $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate, and $50,000 property damage. DLI must be certificate holder; policy from Minnesota-licensed insurer. Workers' compensation compliance form (DLI-approved) required. Bond is continuous: submit new bond or rider if it changes.
Reciprocity: Reciprocity (no exam) exists only for personal journeyworker/master licenses, not contractor licenses.

Notes

Renewal requires active Secretary of State filing, current liability and workers' comp information (upload in iMS), and an active master electrician as responsible licensed individual (W-2 employee or owner/officer; may serve only one contractor). After expiration, electrical permits cannot be issued to the contractor. Class B electrical contractor (EB) has same $188/$278 fees but is not a Class A license. Contractor license fee = $180 + $8 board fee. Phone 651-284-5034.

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Class A Journeyworker Electrician

AJ · State license · Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

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Renew on the official site 651-284-5034

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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16 hours DLI-approved CE within license term (at least 12 hours National Electrical Code). Renewing without CE may result in suspension and $1,000 fine. No CE needed in first year of license.
Deadline rule: Journeyworker licenses expire every two years at the end of the month in which the license was originally issued.

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Grace period: None - DLI must receive a complete renewal application on or before the expiration date (Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 3); license may expire before the renewal is processed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $53
Late fee: About $20 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $73).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Per Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 2 and 326B.092 subd. 4: a license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration by paying all renewal fees for the expired period, the late fee, and the current renewal fee; while expired the licensee cannot perform licensed activity. More than 2 years after expiration: renewal fee is returned and a new license (including exam) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Journeyworker license without exam if held by exam in Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wyoming (held 1+ year, good standing, $50 fee).

Notes

Fee = $40 license + $8 board + $5 CE. Employees of electrical contractors; included because contractor staff must keep licenses current.

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Class A Master Electrician

AM · State license · Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

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Renew on the official site 651-284-5034

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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16 hours of DLI-approved continuing education within the license term (at least 12 hours must relate to the National Electrical Code). Renewing without completing CE may result in license suspension and a $1,000 fine. No carryover of excess hours; no CE required in first year of license. Course sponsors report attendance directly to DLI; keep certificates.
Deadline rule: Master electrician licenses expire the last day of February of each odd-numbered year.

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Grace period: None - DLI must receive a complete renewal application on or before the expiration date (Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 3); license may expire before the renewal is processed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $93
Late fee: About $40 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $133).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Per Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 2 and 326B.092 subd. 4: a license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration by paying all renewal fees for the expired period, the late fee, and the current renewal fee; while expired the licensee cannot perform licensed activity. More than 2 years after expiration: renewal fee is returned and a new license (including exam) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Master electrician license without exam for applicants who hold a master license by examination in Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Nebraska (held at least 1 year, good standing, $50 application/exam fee). Lapsed more than 2 years after expiration: not eligible for reciprocity-based reissue.

Notes

Fee = $80 license + $8 board + $5 CE. Licenses of a Minnesota master or journeyworker lapsed >2 years require retaking exam.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Minnesota Electrical continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Class A Electrical Contractor deadline: Licenses expire on the last day of February in even-numbered years. Complete renewal must be received by DLI before the expiration date.
2Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
3Renew online at https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/electrical-contractors/electrical-contractor-license-renewal-instructions
4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $188, but fees change.
5If you miss the deadline: About $90 late fee added when a completed renewal is not received by the expiration date (renewal+late = about $278).
6Check your Class A Journeyworker Electrician deadline: Journeyworker licenses expire every two years at the end of the month in which the license was originally issued.
7Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 16 hours DLI-approved CE within license term (at least 12 hours National Electrical Code). Renewing without CE may result in suspension and $1,000 fine. No CE needed in first year of license.
8Renew online at https://ims.dli.mn.gov/
9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $53, but fees change.
10If you miss the deadline: About $20 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $73).
11Check your Class A Master Electrician deadline: Master electrician licenses expire the last day of February of each odd-numbered year.
12Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 16 hours of DLI-approved continuing education within the license term (at least 12 hours must relate to the National Electrical Code). Renewing without completing CE may result in license suspension and a $1,000 fine. No carryover of excess hours; no CE required in first year of license. Course sponsors report attendance directly to DLI; keep certificates.
13Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $93, but fees change.
14If you miss the deadline: About $40 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $133).

Minnesota Electrical renewal questions

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

When does a Minnesota electrical license expire?

Class A Electrical Contractor: renews every 2 years. Licenses expire on the last day of February in even-numbered years. Complete renewal must be received by DLI before the expiration date. Class A Journeyworker Electrician: renews every 2 years. Journeyworker licenses expire every two years at the end of the month in which the license was originally issued. Class A Master Electrician: renews every 2 years. Master electrician licenses expire the last day of February of each odd-numbered year. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Minnesota electrical license need?

Class A Electrical Contractor: no CE required. Class A Journeyworker Electrician: 16 hours per renewal. Class A Master Electrician: 16 hours per renewal. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Minnesota electrical license?

None - DLI must receive a complete renewal application on or before the expiration date (Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 3); license may expire before the renewal is processed. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Minnesota electrical license?

Class A Electrical Contractor: About $188. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Minnesota electrical license expires?

About $90 late fee added when a completed renewal is not received by the expiration date (renewal+late = about $278). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Minnesota accept electrical licenses from other states?

Reciprocity (no exam) exists only for personal journeyworker/master licenses, not contractor licenses. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

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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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