Minnesota general contractor continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Minnesota general contractor license types we track need continuing education: 14 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Minnesota General contractor renewal guide

14 hours of CE

Applies to: Residential Building Contractor and Residential Remodeler

CE hours: 14 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: Two-year license ending March 31; some licenses expire in odd-numbered years and others in even-numbered years. Complete renewal must be received before expiration.
License level: State license
Board: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

Qualifying person (QP) must complete 14 hours DLI-approved CE per two-year period (at least 1 hour Energy Code and 1 hour business management).
Sponsors report completion to DLI.

How CE ties to the renewal

Q registration (QB/QC) renews automatically when QP completes the 14 hours; license cannot be renewed unless QP registration is active.

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

If Q registration inactive over 2 years, QP must retake exam.

Renew on the official site 651-284-5034

Track these CE hours

HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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Minnesota General contractor licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

Construction Contractor Registration (commercial / non-licensed contractors)

How CE fits into the Minnesota renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Minnesota General contractor renewal guide.

Minnesota General contractor CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Minnesota general contractor license need?

Residential Building Contractor and Residential Remodeler: 14 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

Who approves Minnesota general contractor CE courses?

Qualifying person (QP) must complete 14 hours DLI-approved CE per two-year period (at least 1 hour Energy Code and 1 hour business management). Sponsors report completion to DLI. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

When do Minnesota general contractor CE hours have to be done?

Residential Building Contractor and Residential Remodeler: Two-year license ending March 31; some licenses expire in odd-numbered years and others in even-numbered years. Complete renewal must be received before expiration. Q registration (QB/QC) renews automatically when QP completes the 14 hours; license cannot be renewed unless QP registration is active. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

Sources

Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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