Minnesota renewal guide
Fire Protection Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 12 months
Renewal fee
$500.00
Late penalty
$50.00
Bond requirement
Yes — $30,000.00
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Continuing education
10 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 10 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Make sure the bond still clears
The $30,000.00 bond requirement needs to stay active through the renewal.
- 3
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 4
File with the board
File through Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division and pay the $500.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 5
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 21 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $50.00, with a 30-day grace period.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Minnesota Fire Protection Contractor License
The Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division licenses fire protection contractors who install, inspect, and maintain fire suppression and alarm systems statewide.
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in fire protection system installation
- Examination: Must pass the State Fire Marshal fire protection exam
- NICET Certification: Recommended for sprinkler and alarm work
- Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation required
- Surety Bond: $30,000 surety bond required
- Application Fee: $575
Continuing Education
- Hours: 10 hours per renewal cycle
- Topics: Fire code updates, system technology, and safety standards
Renewal Information
- Renewal Period: Annual
- Renewal Fee: $500
- Late Penalty: $50 additional after June 1
- CE Requirement: Must complete 10 CE hours before renewal
Scope of Work
Covers installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and related fire protection equipment throughout Minnesota.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Examination Results
- Experience Documentation
- NICET Certification
- surety_bond
Source notes
Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division . Corrected March 2026 ($575 app, $500 renewal, 10 CE hrs, $30K bond per SFM licensing page).
Rules move. Check Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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