Electrical licensing examination schedule

The Department of Labor and Industry maintains a regular examination schedule for the licenses listed below at its offices in St. Paul.

Exam guidelines and scheduling instructions

Examination day details

All examinations for the following license classes will be scheduled online:

Guidelines

• Before anyone may schedule an examination date, the individual's examination application must be approved by DLI. There are no exceptions. Dates scheduled by individuals without written approval of their application will be rejected and not scheduled. They also may be reported to the department's enforcement unit for disciplinary action. (Individuals retesting after a failed exam must apply for another examination date.)
   
• Approved applicants must check the available examination dates when applying for an examination date.
   
  • The examination schedule is updated daily during the workweek. The scheduling status for each examination date was current as of the date and time posted on the report.
     
  • Examination dates in greater Minnesota are infrequently scheduled, but are added when scheduled to the available examination dates.
     
  • Approved applicants must complete and submit the Electrical Examination Request Form, which requests the following information:
     
    • Current mailing address.
      
    • Last four digits of Social Security Number to verify with application.
      
    • E-mail address to confirm receipt of the examination request.
      
    • First choice for an examination date.
      
    • Second choice for an examination date.
      
    • Identification of the type of examination being request (must match application).
       
  • Upon submission of the Electrical Examination Request Form, a reference number will be issued to the submitter that confirms DLI has received the e-mail request. DLI advises the applicant to print and save the reference number as proof that DLI received the e-mailed request. (Note:  DLI's receipt of the e-mailed request does not indicate, imply, or mean the requested dates are confirmed. The reference number only indicates that DLI received your request.)
     
    • DLI will assign each applicant's examination date in the date and time order was received.
      
    • Once the examination date is assigned, a confirmation letter is mailed to the applicant that identifies the date and location and any specific instructions for that examination date and site.
      
    • Cancellation of an assigned examination date may be done via e-mail at dli.exam@state.mn.us. You must include the last four digits of your Social Security number, so CCLD can validate the cancellation request against your application information.
      
    • Rescheduling an assigned examination date may be done once by by the applicant. However, a new application and examination fee will be required to reschedule a second time.
      
    • Preparation for examination is very important. Download DLI's examination study guide.
      
    • Applicants that fail to appear for a rescheduled examination, as well as applicants that fail their examination must submit a new application, including a new application form and examination fee before being approved for examination or reexamination.

Examination day

• All examination types are allotted five-and-a-half (5 ^1/2) hours to complete.
• Examinations begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 1:45 p.m.
• Applicants should arrive at the examination site by 7:45 a.m.
• Applicants arriving after the examinations start will not be tested.
• A picture ID must be presented by all applicants when they appear for the examination.
• Food and drink are permitted during the examination.
• Once the testing starts, attendees may not leave the testing area until the exam is turned in.
• Not permitted in the testing area include: cell phones, personal code books or exam prep materials.

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