Contractor licenses in Minnesota

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Licensing board: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years for most licenses; every year for others
Renewal fees: $100-$500
Continuing education: 8-16 hours per cycle

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State Electrical Contractor License

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)

Every 24 months ·$188.00 ·16 CE hours

State Plumbing Contractor License

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)

Every 24 months ·$188.00 ·16 CE hours

Mechanical Contractor Bond Registration (HVAC)

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)

Every 24 months ·$100.00 ·Bond required

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License	Board	Renewal	Fee	CE
Asbestos Abatement Contractor License Insurance required	Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)	1 year	$105.00	None
Fire Protection Contractor License Bond and Insurance required	Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division	1 year	$500.00	10 hours
Lead Abatement Contractor License Insurance required	Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)	1 year	$100.00	8 hours
Mechanical Contractor Bond Registration (HVAC) Bond and Insurance required	Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)	2 years	$100.00	None
Residential Contractor License Insurance required	Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)	2 years	$180.00	14 hours
Residential Remodeler License Insurance required	Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)	2 years	$180.00	14 hours
State Electrical Contractor License Bond and Insurance required	Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)	2 years	$188.00	16 hours
State Plumbing Contractor License Bond and Insurance required	Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)	2 years	$188.00	16 hours
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Special case	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	See page	See page	None
Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP) Requirements Special case	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	5 years	$300.00	None
OSHA 10 Construction Outreach Training Special case	U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA	See page	See page	None
St. Paul General Contractor License Special case Bond and Insurance required	City of St. Paul - Department of Safety and Inspections	See page	See page	None

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Renewal deadlines in Minnesota

When Minnesota contractor licenses come due

Every 2 years

5 license pages, including State Electrical Contractor License, State Plumbing Contractor License, Mechanical Contractor Bond Registration (HVAC).

Every year

3 license pages, including Fire Protection Contractor License, Lead Abatement Contractor License, Asbestos Abatement Contractor License.

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Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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