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Electricians, electrical installers and elevator constructors

Review codes and standards, request inspections, apply for permits and get licenses for electricians, journeyworkers, installers, lineman, power limited technicians, satellite installers, maintenance workers and elevator constructors. View information for electrical contractors here.

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What you need to know

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Portable and temporary power

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What you can do

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How we can help

General questions: dli.electricity@state.mn.us or 651-284-5026

License, bonds and registrations: dli.license@state.mn.us or 651-284-5034

Contact your local electrical inspector

Minnesota Board of Electricity

North Country Code Seminar

Registration is open for the 2026 North Country Code Seminar on Jan. 7 and 8 designed for electrical installers, engineers and inspectors.

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