FAQs

Minnesota

Q: How many CE hours are required for renewal in Minnesota?
·       Apprentice (Registered Unlicensed Electricians – RE/RT):
2 hours of Minnesota DLI–approved code-focused continuing education required annually to renew apprentice registration 
·       Journeyman & Master Electricians:
16 hours every 2 years, including at least 12 hours of National Electrical Code (NEC) instruction and up to 4 hours in other electrical code or safety topics.
Q: When do Minnesota licenses and registrations expire?
·       Apprentice registrations: expire annually, one year from the end of the month you registered
·       Journeyman licenses: expire every two years on the last day of the issue month.
·       Master licenses: expire on the last day of February of odd-numbered years 
Q: How do I renew my Minnesota license/registration?
·       Apprentices:
1.     Complete 2 hours of DLI-approved code CE.
2.     Pay the annual renewal fee (plus a late fee if applicable).
3.     Submit your work–experience verification via the DLI system
·       Journeyman & Master electricians:
1.     Complete 16 hours of DLI-approved CE (12 code + up to 4 non-code).
2.     Pay the renewal fee plus late fees if needed.
3.     Renew online via the Minnesota DLI’s iMS portal 

North Dakota

Q: How many CE hours are required?
  • Journeyman & Master Electricians (and Class B): 8 hours annually, with at least 4 hours based on the NEC; the rest can be other electrical-industry topics 
  • Apprentice Electricians: No CE required 
Q: When do licenses expire?
  • Apprentice registrations: January 31
  • Journeyman licenses: March 31
  • Master licenses: April 30 annually 
Q: How do I renew?
  1. Complete 8 hours of approved CE (must include ≥4 NEC).
  2. Have your provider report your credits to the North Dakota State Electrical Board (within 15 days of course)
  3. Renew your license online via NDSEB before the appropriate deadline.

South Dakota

Q: How many CE hours are required?
·       Journeyman & Master Electricians: 16 hours every 2 years, with a minimum of 8 NEC code hours 
·       Apprentice Electricians: No CE required 
Q: When do licenses expire?
·       Licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years 
Q: How do I renew?
1.     Complete 16 hours of DLR-approved CE, including 8 NEC hours.
2.     No more than 8 hours may be taken online per renewal cycle 
3.     Upload certificate(s) of completion via the South Dakota DLR online licensing portal before June 30 in an even-numbered year.