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Electrician
Total cost: $103
Governing Authority
Minnesota Board of Electricity, under the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)
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Yes
State Licensed?
Apprentice Hours
3 levels
License Levels
Total Initial Fees
CE Hours
NEC Version
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Get the Roadmap — $20Journeyman License Fee
$53
$40 license + $8 board fee + $5 CE fee
Master Electrician License Fee
$93
$80 license + $8 board fee + $5 CE fee
Exam Fee
$50
Same fee for all exam types
Renewal Fee
$53
Journeyworker renewal: $53. Master renewal: $93. Late journeyworker renewal: $73. Late master renewal: $133.
Regulation Status
VerifiedState Licensed
Yes
Regulation Level
state
License Types
Notes
Minnesota uses 'Class A' and 'Class B' designations. Class B is limited to single-phase systems of not more than 200 ampere capacity for farms and single-family dwellings. Unlicensed workers must register with DLI and work under direct supervision (max 2 unlicensed per 1 licensed supervisor). Additional specialty categories include Maintenance Electrician, Power Limited Technician, and Outside Lineman.
State-Level Licensing Required
Regulated by the Minnesota Board of Electricity, under the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)
Official Title
Unlicensed Registered Electrician
Experience Required
No experience required. Must be registered with DLI and work under direct supervision of a licensed journeyworker or master electrician employed by the same contractor. Max 2 unlicensed per 1 licensed supervisor.
Exam Required
No
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Class A Journeyworker Electrician
Experience Required
48 months (8,000 hours) of full-time field experience under a licensed electrician, OR 36 months (7,000 hours) with completion of an approved 2-year post-secondary electrical program. 144 hours classroom training per year of experience.
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Official Title
Class A Master Electrician
Experience Required
60 months (5 years) of full-time field experience in planning, laying out, supervising, and installing electrical wiring and equipment. Must hold journeyworker license for at least 1 year before taking master exam.
Exam Required
Yes
Additional Requirements
Apprenticeship
Hours Breakdown
8,000
Total Hours
4
Years
576
Classroom
8,000
On-the-Job
Not DOL Registered
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Journeyman Exam
Required
Master Exam
Exam Provider
Administered directly by MN DLI (not PSI or Prometric). Exams given at DLI's St. Paul office and other locations statewide.
NEC Version
2023 NEC (effective July 1, 2023)
Open Book
Yes
Journeyman Exam Details
80
Questions
330 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
Master Exam Details
80
Questions
330 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score
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Insurance Required
Bonding Required
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Journeyman License Fee $40 license + $8 board fee + $5 CE fee | |
Master License Fee $80 license + $8 board fee + $5 CE fee | |
Exam Fee Same fee for all exam types | |
Renewal Fee Journeyworker renewal: $53. Master renewal: $93. Late journeyworker renewal: $73. Late master renewal: $133. | |
Total Initial Fees Journeyworker: $50 exam + $53 license = $103. Master: $50 exam + $93 license = $143. |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
16 hrs
CE Hours Required
CE Topics
Renewal Fee
$53
Journeyworker: $53. Master: $93. Late fees apply.
Regulatory Board
Electrician licenses must be renewed on schedule. Most states require continuing education covering NEC code updates, safety practices, and applicable state/local amendments.
For a deeper dive into CE requirements and deadlines, see our electrician license renewal guide.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State Credentials
Reciprocity Type
Endorsement
Transfer Details
Journeyworker reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Master reciprocity with Iowa, North Dakota, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Electrician license reciprocity varies significantly by state. Some states offer endorsement for experienced electricians, while others require passing the state exam regardless of prior credentials.
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Minnesota self-administers all electrical licensing exams through DLI rather than using third-party testing providers. The state uses 'journeyworker' terminology and has Class A/B distinctions for both journeyworker and installer levels. With 5.5-hour exam windows, MN exams are among the longest in the country. The 2:1 unlicensed-to-licensed supervision ratio is strictly enforced.
Minnesota uses 'journeyworker' (not 'journeyman') as its official term.
Class B Journeyworker license is limited to single-phase systems of not more than 200 ampere capacity for farms and single-family dwellings.
Specialty license types include Maintenance Electrician (48 months experience), Power Limited Technician (36 months), and Outside Lineman (60 months).
Exams are administered directly by MN DLI, not by a third-party testing provider like PSI or Prometric.
Contractor license requires a $25,000 surety bond and general liability insurance. Installers require a $1,000 surety bond.
Master license expires last day of February in odd-numbered years. Contractor license expires last day of February in even-numbered years.
Extensive reciprocity agreements with 9 states at the journeyworker level and 4 states at the master level.
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Electrician requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (you) | $135 | 212–224 wks | |
| Iowa | $145 | 212–224 wks | → |
| North Dakota | $135 | 212–224 wks | → |
| South Dakota | $135 | 212–224 wks | → |
| Wisconsin | $160 | 212–224 wks | → |
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Official Sources
Electrician requirements in Minnesota verified against Minnesota Board of Electricity, under the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), April 2026.
Official regulatory agency — added during electrician audit
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Primary source for MN electrician licensing
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Official experience requirements
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PDF dated June 2024
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Official fee schedule
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Official fact sheet
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Official statute
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Official board page
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Official homepage
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