Electrical permits - contractors

For first-time electrical contractor users, please request a personal identification number (PIN) to set up your account. Send us an e-mail with your company name, company license number and contact name and phone number to  dli.etrakit@state.mn.us to request a PIN. Existing users should use their current ID and password.

Contractor electrical permits

• Apply for an electrical permit online here.

Before you start your permit application, determine the electrical permit fees using the applicable fee calculator below.

• One- or two-family dwelling inspection fee worksheet

• Multi-family dwelling inspection fee worksheet

• Non-dwelling inspection fee worksheet

• Wind turbine electrical inspection fees

Next, visit the electrical inspector directory to determine the inspection authority for the project to make sure you are filing the permit in the correct place.

You can also download forms to obtain a permit by mail. 

Questions?

• Download step-by-step instructions for obtaining electrical permits online.

• Homeowners can apply for electrical permits here.

• Contact us at dli.etrakit@state.mn.us

• Building code fact sheets

• 2015 Minnesota State Building Codes