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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.

At the login screen, select "Register as a New User" and follow the prompts to create an account. You'll receive a verification email to complete the validation process. If you don't receive an email within 15 minutes, check your spam/junk folder. The verification link is valid until midnight the day of registration. If you do not validate your account by midnight, you will need to re-register your email address. View step-by-step instructions.

After creating your user account, login, and enter your permit number in the search bar, click on Add to Cart in the Charges tile. You can pay by credit or debit card, or by e-check. You will be routed to the U.S. Bank portal and can use your existing U.S. Bank payment account, create an account, or continue as guest to make a payment. You will receive confirmation of payment via email.

Additional fees

Once notified, you have 10 days to pay additional fees through your online account. After 10 days, an invoice will be mailed to you and payment must be made through U.S. Bank. You can use an existing U.S. Bank payment account, create a new account or continue as a guest to make payment. Visit the Payment Center.

Inspections

Find contact information for electrical inspectors in the electrical inspector directory. Before filing a permit or calling for an inspection, verify the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the directory:

  • If the AHJ column lists "State," file the permit with us. Contact information for the inspector is included in the directory.

  • If the column shows "Local," contact the local city or township for more information.

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:

  • Electrical permits filed before July 1, 2023, must comply with the 2020 NEC. 

  • Electrical permits filed on or after July 1, 2023, must comply with the 2023 NEC.

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