Minnesota Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Minnesota.
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Company Licenses
Minnesota Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Minnesota Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Due: | By December 31 of odd-numbered years. |
Minnesota Mechanical Contractor License
Not required
Mechanical/HVAC Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Minnesota.
Mechanical contractors are not licensed at the state level in Minnesota, however, contractors must file a bond with the Department of Labor and Industry in order to perform gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, fuel burning or refrigeration work in the state.
Bond Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Minnesota Plumbing Contractor License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Plumbing Contractor or Restricted Plumbing Contractor Business License Application |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $128 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Plumbing Contractor or Restricted Plumbing Contractor Business License Application (Renewal) |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $128 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Minnesota Residential Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $440 if gross receipts are less than $1 million, $540 if gross receipts are between $1 million and $5 million, and $640 if gross receipts are more than $5 million. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $445 if gross receipts are less than $1 million, $545 if gross receipts are between $1 million and $5 million, and $645 if gross receipts are more than $5 million. |
| Due: | Biennially by March 1. |
| Original Ink: | Not required |
| Notarize: | Not required |
Minnesota Residential Remodeler License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $440 if gross receipts are less than $1 million, $540 if gross receipts are between $1 million and $5 million, and $640 if gross receipts are more than $5 million. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $445 if gross receipts are less than $1 million, $545 if gross receipts are between $1 million and $5 million, and $645 if gross receipts are more than $5 million. |
| Due: | Biennially by March 1. |
Minnesota Restricted Plumbing Contractor License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $128 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Plumbing Contractor License Restricted Plumbing Contractor License (Renewal) |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $128 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Individual Licenses
Minnesota Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Minnesota Asbestos Inspector Certification
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Health - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $105 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $105 |
| Due: | Certification is good for one year from the date of completion of the most recently submitted training course diploma. |
Minnesota Asbestos Management Planner Certification
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Health - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $105 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $105 |
| Due: | Certification is good for one year from the date of completion of the most recently submitted training course diploma. |
Minnesota Asbestos Project Designer Certification
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Health - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $105 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $105 |
| Due: | Certification is good for one year from the date of completion of the most recently submitted training course diploma. |
Minnesota Asbestos Supervisor Certification
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Health - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $52.50 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $52.50 |
| Due: | Certification is good for one year from the date of completion of the most recently submitted training course diploma. |
Minnesota Asbestos Worker Certification
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Health - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $52.50 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $52.50 |
| Due: | Certification is good for one year from the date of completion of the most recently submitted training course diploma. |
Minnesota Electrical Installer License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $43 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Minnesota Electrical Lineman License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $38 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Minnesota Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $43 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Minnesota Journeyman Elevator Constructor License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Elevator Constructors Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Due: | Two years, expiring on the anniversary date of initial issuance, and renewable thereafter. |
Minnesota Maintenance Electrician License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $43 |
| Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Minnesota Master Electrician License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $73 |
| Due: | By February 28 of odd-numbered years. |
Minnesota Power Limited Technician License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $43 |
| Due: | By February 28 of odd-numbered years. |
Minnesota Satellite System Installer License
| Agency: | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $43 |
| Due: | By February 28 of odd-numbered years. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
