Electrical permits - contractors
2023 National Electrical Code
The Board of Electricity has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with an effective date of July 1, 2023. Therefore:
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Electrical permits filed before July 1, 2023, must comply with the 2020 NEC.
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Electrical permits filed on or after July 1, 2023, must comply with the 2023 NEC.
Contractor electrical permits
Apply for an electrical permit online here. Users must create an account to obtain permits and pay additional fees (AFBs) for existing permits.
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View instructions about how to create an account, link it to your business license and pay fees.
Questions and more information
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Electrical Remote Virtual Inspection information.
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Download forms to request permits by mail.
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Homeowners can apply for electrical permits here.
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Contact us at iMS.support.dli@state.mn.us for help with questions.