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Minnesota Plumbing License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Minnesota has 3 Plumbing license classes. Most renew every 2 years. Renewal fees are about $53 to $188, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 16 hours. The details for each class are below.

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

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Journeyworker Plumber

PJ · State license · Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 651-284-5034
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
16 hours16 hours DLI-approved CE per two-year period (at least 8 on State Plumbing Code). Sponsors report attendance to DLI.
Deadline rule
Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.
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Grace period
None - DLI must receive a complete renewal application on or before the expiration date (Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 3); license may expire before the renewal is processed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $53
Late fee
About $20 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $73).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Per Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 2 and 326B.092 subd. 4: a license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration by paying all renewal fees for the expired period, the late fee, and the current renewal fee; while expired the licensee cannot perform licensed activity. More than 2 years after expiration: renewal fee is returned and a new license (including exam) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Journeyworker license without exam if held by exam in North Dakota or South Dakota (same conditions as master).
Notes

Fee = $40 license + $8 board + $5 CE.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Master Plumber

PM · State license · Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 651-284-5034
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
16 hours
Show CE rules16 hours of DLI-approved CE per two-year license period; at least 8 hours on the State Plumbing Code, remaining 8 on plumbing code, technical plumbing topics, Minnesota State Building Code or plumbing statutes (all 16 may be State Plumbing Code). Online classes allowed. Sponsors report attendance directly to DLI. Hours serve multiple licenses (only highest requirement needed).
Deadline rule
Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None - DLI must receive a complete renewal application on or before the expiration date (Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 3); license may expire before the renewal is processed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $93
Late fee
About $40 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $133).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Per Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 2 and 326B.092 subd. 4: a license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration by paying all renewal fees for the expired period, the late fee, and the current renewal fee; while expired the licensee cannot perform licensed activity. More than 2 years after expiration: renewal fee is returned and a new license (including exam) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Not required
Reciprocity
Master plumber license without exam for applicants holding a master plumber license by state-level exam in North Dakota or South Dakota (held 1+ year, good standing, $50 fee; 180 days to pay license fee). Not available if Minnesota license lapsed more than 2 years.
Notes

Fee = $80 license + $8 board + $5 CE. Restricted master plumber (MR) has same fees.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (4)

Plumbing Contractor

PC · State license · Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

Remind me before this expires
Renew on the official siteBoard phone: 651-284-5034
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Plumbing contractor licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
None - DLI must receive a complete renewal application on or before the expiration date (Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 3); license may expire before the renewal is processed.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $188
Late fee
About $90 late fee when completed renewal not received by expiration date (renewal+late = about $278).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Per Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 2 and 326B.092 subd. 4: a license may be renewed up to 2 years after expiration by paying all renewal fees for the expired period, the late fee, and the current renewal fee; while expired the licensee cannot perform licensed activity. More than 2 years after expiration: renewal fee is returned and a new license (including exam) is required.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Required: $25,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance
Public liability covering premises, operations, products and completed operations: products liability at least $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence, and property damage at least $10,000. DLI must be certificate holder. DLI-approved workers' compensation compliance form required. Bond is continuous; submit new bond/rider on change.
Reciprocity
Reciprocity exists only for personal master/journeyworker licenses (see those entries).
Notes

Plumbing contractor license required in communities with population over 5,000; a restricted plumbing contractor (PR, same $188/$278 fees) may work only in communities under 5,000. Responsible licensed individual must be an active master plumber (owner/officer/W-2 employee; one contractor only). Contractor license fee = $180 + $8 board. Pipelayers file a separate pipelayer bond (fee $108 renew).

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Minnesota Plumbing continuing education page.

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Journeyworker Plumber deadline: Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.
  2. 2Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 16 hours DLI-approved CE per two-year period (at least 8 on State Plumbing Code). Sponsors report attendance to DLI.
  3. 3Renew online at https://ims.dli.mn.gov/
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $53, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: About $20 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $73).
  6. 6Check your Master Plumber deadline: Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.
  7. 7Complete 16 continuing education hours before renewing. 16 hours of DLI-approved CE per two-year license period; at least 8 hours on the State Plumbing Code, remaining 8 on plumbing code, technical plumbing topics, Minnesota State Building Code or plumbing statutes (all 16 may be State Plumbing Code). Online classes allowed. Sponsors report attendance directly to DLI. Hours serve multiple licenses (only highest requirement needed).
  8. 8Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $93, but fees change.
  9. 9If you miss the deadline: About $40 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $133).
  10. 10Check your Plumbing Contractor deadline: Plumbing contractor licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years.
  11. 11Confirm your bond and insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  12. 12Renew online at https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/plumbing-contractors/plumbing-contractor-license-renewal
  13. 13Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $188, but fees change.
  14. 14If you miss the deadline: About $90 late fee when completed renewal not received by expiration date (renewal+late = about $278).

Minnesota Plumbing renewal questions

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

When does a Minnesota plumbing license expire?

Journeyworker Plumber: renews every 2 years. Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years. Master Plumber: renews every 2 years. Journeyworker and master plumber licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years. Plumbing Contractor: renews every 2 years. Plumbing contractor licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered 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.

How many CE hours does a Minnesota plumbing license need?

Journeyworker Plumber: 16 hours per renewal. Master Plumber: 16 hours per renewal. Plumbing Contractor: no CE required. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Minnesota plumbing license?

None - DLI must receive a complete renewal application on or before the expiration date (Minn. Stat. 326B.094 subd. 3); license may expire before the renewal is processed. Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Minnesota plumbing license?

Journeyworker Plumber: About $53. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Minnesota plumbing license expires?

About $20 late fee added for late renewals (renewal+late = about $73). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Minnesota accept plumbing licenses from other states?

Journeyworker license without exam if held by exam in North Dakota or South Dakota (same conditions as master). Check with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board) before you rely on it.

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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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