Electrical permits - contractors
Apply for an electrical permit online here. Users must create an account to obtain permits and pay additional fees (AFBs) for existing permits. View instructions about how to create an account, link it to your business license and pay fees.
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Electrical permits - homeowners
Apply for an electrical permit online here. Users must create an account to obtain permits and to pay for additional fees for existing permits. Create an account and pay additional fees You must create an account to obtain permits online and to pay for additional fees (AFBs) on existing permits.
Categories: permits, homeowners, electrical permit
Electrical permits - homeowners - printable
Printable electrical permit forms and instructions General instructions to obtain electrical permits Permit application – homeowner – new home Permit application – homeowner – existing home Residential Electrical Inspection Checklist
Categories: permit forms, instructions, homeowners, electrical inspection forms, single-family dwelling
Electrical permits - contractors - printable
Download and print forms to obtain electrical permits. Permits can also be obtained online. One-and two-family dwellings Instructions for one- and two-family dwellings
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Online electrical permit instructions
Users must create an account, and link it to their license number, to apply for permits and pay additional fees (AFBs) for existing permits. Existing payment accounts created through U.S. Bank will continue to work.
Board of Electricity
For help with questions about licenses or continuing education, contact dli.license@state.mn.us or call 651-284-5031 (individuals) or 651-284-5034 (business contractor licenses).
Categories: Board of Electricity, electricity code
Virtual electrical inspections
Note:  Electrical Remote Virtual Inspections are currently available for electrical contractors for the following permit types, inspection types and in the following areas: View the virtual electrical inspection user guide. Virtual inspection instructions for load management devices.
Electrical complaints
We investigate a variety of complaints including allegations of: Violations of the electrical licensing or electrical inspection laws, or of errors or inappropriate action by contract inspectors or department staff.  Licensees violating the electrical act. They are subject to disciplinary action ranging from reprimands to license revocation depending on the severity of the infraction. People performing electrical work without a proper license, failing to obtain electrical permits, or otherwise violating the statutes or rules.
Categories: Complaints, electrical complaints, unlicensed activity, Electrical Licensing and Inspection Unit
Permit surcharge report
Complete and submit a monthly or quarterly report online or view/print a previously submitted report Download a monthly reporting form if your municipality has a population of 20,000 or more. Download a quarterly reporting form if your municipality has a population of less than 20,000.
Categories: Surcharge report, building permit, surcharge fees, payments
Electrical inspector directories
Directories Electrical inspector lookup Electrical inspection districts for the city of Minneapolis Electrical area representatives
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