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There are many licenses available for professionals working in the electrical field, and all require regular renewal. Under state law, these licenses must be renewed every two years, with specific deadlines for renewal each year based on the type of license you hold.

For example, master electrician licenses renew on the last day of February in even-numbered years, while renewal for journeyworker electricians is based on the date the license was issued. 

If it’s time for you to renew, there are several steps you need to take, including completing the requirements for continuing education. Here’s what you need to know to ensure a successful renewal process.

Getting Ready to Renew

Before you apply for renewal, you must have a valid, up-to-date business filing with the Minnesota secretary of state. You also need to provide proof of current liability insurance with an insurance certificate, and your workers’ compensation insurance information must be current. 

Your bond of $25,000 to cover a 2-year licensing term is continuous, so you don’t have to submit this during the renewal process.

You can renew via convenient online filing. You could also download and complete the electrical contractor license renewal application to submit via mail or in person. In addition, you must complete the appropriate continuing education requirements associated with your license classification.

Completing Continuing Education

The amount of continuing education necessary to renew your license will depend on your classification. The license classifications offered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry include:

• Master electrician (Class A)
• Journeyworker electrician (Class A)
• Maintenance electrician
• Lineman electrician
• Installer (Class A)
• Installer (Class B)
• Power limited technician

Each class has education and experience requirements that must be met before taking an exam to obtain a license, so it’s no surprise that they also require ongoing education for the purposes of renewing your license.

To meet Minnesota electrical license renewal requirements, installers and master, journeyworker, and maintenance electricians must complete 16 hours of continuing education, including 12 hours of code coursework, covering National Electric Code (NEC). 

They must also complete 4 hours of non-code coursework that covers statutes and rules governing electrical installations, state electrical licensing laws and rules, and technical topics related to electrical installations and equipment.

Power limited technicians need 4 hours of code and 12 hours of non-code courses, while lineman electricians have no continuing education requirements. Fees to renew an electrical license vary by classification.

Finding the Right Continuing Education Program

When it comes time to complete your continuing education coursework to renew an electrical license, you’ll want to look for a program approved by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. 

For your own convenience, it pays to find a program that offers online courses that are available 24/7 on any device. Look for courses designed by industry experts as well as a program that offers lifetime access to any course you pay for, in case you want to refer back to what you learned.

When you choose RocketCert, you’ll also enjoy industry-leading customer service from a company committed to offering superior education. Visit RocketCert today to learn more about our license renewal programs for electrical professionals in Minnesota.