Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Minnesota — what the state requires, who gives the exam, which NEC edition it is written on, the fees, and how to sign up. Free — no account needed.
Journeyworker requires about 48 months of electrical experience (or 36 months with a qualifying electrical degree) and passing the DLI written exam before applying. The exam is ~80 questions with a 70% pass mark; DLI must approve the exam application before scheduling.
Master requires one of: an accredited electrical engineering degree, one year as a licensed journeyworker, or five years planning/laying out/supervising/installing electrical wiring; then pass the DLI master exam (~80 questions, 70% to pass).
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See the course & take 15 free sample questions → Get 6-month access — $200Minnesota uses State board (DLI administers exams at its St. Paul office) as its testing provider. Licensing is handled by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes and Licensing / Board of Electricity.
2023 NEC (DLI exams transitioned to the 2023 NEC beginning July 17, 2023, after Minnesota adopted the 2023 NEC effective July 1, 2023).
Journeyworker (Class A): 80 Q, 5.5 hours (330 min), open book, 70% to pass. Master (Class A): 80 Q, open book, 70% to pass. Computer-based, administered by DLI itself (not an outside vendor).
$50 exam fee (journeyworker and master alike), paid to DLI. · License/app: New Class A journeyworker license about $53 (license fee $40 + $8 board fee + $5 CE fee). New Class A master license about $93 (license fee $80 + $8 board fee + $5 CE fee). Renewal matches the initial fee.
Journeyworker requires about 48 months of electrical experience (or 36 months with a qualifying electrical degree) and passing the DLI written exam before applying. The exam is ~80 questions with a 70% pass mark; DLI must approve the exam application before scheduling.
Master requires one of: an accredited electrical engineering degree, one year as a licensed journeyworker, or five years planning/laying out/supervising/installing electrical wiring; then pass the DLI master exam (~80 questions, 70% to pass).
Journeyman: Journeyworker requires about 48 months of electrical experience (or 36 months with a qualifying electrical degree) and passing the DLI written exam before applying. The exam is ~80 questions with a 70% pass mark; DLI must approve the exam application before scheduling. Master: Master requires one of: an accredited electrical engineering degree, one year as a licensed journeyworker, or five years planning/laying out/supervising/installing electrical wiring; then pass the DLI master exam (~80 questions, 70% to pass).
Journeyworker reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Master reciprocity with Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Requires same-or-higher license earned by state exam, held 1+ year and in good standing.
Statewide licensing by DLI (Board of Electricity). Unlike most states, DLI itself administers/schedules the exams (given at DLI's St. Paul office) rather than an outside vendor like PSI. Renewal requires 16 hours CE (12 on the NEC). Confirm current experience figures on the DLI site.
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