Unlicensed individual (electrical, elevator and power
limited)
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A registered unlicensed individual performing electrical work is limited to
performing electrical work:
1.) within the scope of the employer's authority to perform electrical work; and
2.) under the direct supervision of a licensed individual within the scope of
the supervisor's authority to perform electrical work.
NOTE: Electrical work includes installing or maintaining electrical wiring,
apparatus, equipment, elevators and technology systems and circuits.
Requirements and Qualifications
- At least 17 years old.
- Must be registered as unlicensed individual if performing electrical
work required to be performed by a licensed individual.
- Must report annual electrical work experience when renewing
registration.
- Must complete two (2) hours of continuing education on the electrical
code for annual renewal of registration.
- Prohibited from performing electrical work without direct supervision.
Licensing fees
- $20 annual registration fee
- $15 late fee (30-day grace period)
Length of license
- One year; registration expires on the last day of the month of the initial
registration.
Application process
- Properly completed applications are processed in a timely manner. All required
applicant information must be provided for the application to be processed.
Examination process
- No examination is required.
- Note: Electrical work experience earned after Jan. 1, 2009, qualifies
toward an individual's license examination requirements only if registered.
Forms
(PDFs)
Continuing education
- Two (2) hours National Electrical Code annually
Complaints and enforcement
- The department investigates complaints and reported violations of
licensing laws. Offenders are subject to disciplinary action including
the assessment of monetary penalties and the denial, suspension, or
revocation of licenses.
Statutes and rules
Contact information
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Attn: CCLD Licensing and Certification Services
443 Lafayette Road N
Saint Paul, MN 55155
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