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Minnesota · Electricians · 2026 renewal guide

How to Renew Your Minnesota Electrician License

Minnesota electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

Written by the TradesCE compliance team · Verified against the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry rule on September 6, 2026.

CE hours
16 hours
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Next deadline
Per license
Exam to renew
Not required

Who has to renew

This guide covers Minnesota electricians holding a license in one of these classes: Master electrician (AM, BM), Journeyworker electrician (AJ, BJ), Maintenance electrician (MN), Installer (Class B) (IB), Power limited tech (PL), Continuing education, Satellite installer (SI), Unlicensed electrician (RE, RT). Requirements are set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Hours differ by class — 16 hours for Master electrician (AM, BM), Journeyworker electrician (AJ, BJ), Maintenance electrician (MN), Installer (Class B) (IB), Power limited tech (PL), Continuing education; 4 hours for Satellite installer (SI); 2 hours for Unlicensed electrician (RE, RT).

When to renew

Minnesota electricians licenses renew every 2 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (MN Electricians: journeyworker expires 2 yrs at end of issue month - per-licensee; NOTE master class IS fixed: last day of Feb, odd years (next 2027-02-28), 16 hrs CE (dli.mn.gov))

The continuing education Minnesota requires

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires 16 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years. The hours must cover these topics:

  • National Electrical Code — at least 12 hours
  • Statutes, rules, and technical topics — at least 12 hours
  • Remainder - statutes and rules governing electrical installations (Minn — at least 4 hours
  • Registered unlicensed individual — at least 2 hours
  • Satellite system installer variant: 4 hours on the NEC — at least 4 hours

How to renew, step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Minnesota sets electricians requirements by license class (Master electrician (AM, BM), Journeyworker electrician (AJ, BJ), Maintenance electrician (MN), Installer (Class B) (IB), Power limited tech (PL), Continuing education, Satellite installer (SI), Unlicensed electrician (RE, RT)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires 16 hours every 2 years, including National Electrical Code, Statutes, rules, and technical topics, Remainder - statutes and rules governing electrical installations (Minn, Registered unlicensed individual and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Minnesota electricians course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Minnesota, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board.

  5. 5

    Renew with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

    Submit your renewal through the board’s online portal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Online courses for Minnesota electricians

Minnesota electrician renewal FAQ

How many continuing education hours do Minnesota electricians need?
Minnesota electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Minnesota?
Requirements differ by license class in Minnesota: 16 hours for Master electrician (AM, BM), Journeyworker electrician (AJ, BJ), Maintenance electrician (MN), Installer (Class B) (IB), Power limited tech (PL), Continuing education; 4 hours for Satellite installer (SI); 2 hours for Unlicensed electrician (RE, RT).
What topics are required for Minnesota electricians continuing education?
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires coverage of: National Electrical Code (12 hours); Statutes, rules, and technical topics (12 hours); Remainder - statutes and rules governing electrical installations (Minn (4 hours); Registered unlicensed individual (2 hours); Satellite system installer variant: 4 hours on the NEC (4 hours).
How are completed CE hours reported to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?
Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Minnesota electricians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Minnesota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

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