Minnesota Contractor License Renewal Rules (2026)

Electrical3 license types

Class A Electrical Contractor

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

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Licenses expire on the last day of February in even-numbered years. Complete renewal must be received by DLI before the expiration date.

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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 $188
Late fee: About $90 late fee added when a completed renewal is not received by the 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: premises/operations and products/completed operations; minimum $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate, and $50,000 property damage. DLI must be certificate holder; policy from Minnesota-licensed insurer. Workers' compensation compliance form (DLI-approved) required. Bond is continuous: submit new bond or rider if it changes.

Notes

Renewal requires active Secretary of State filing, current liability and workers' comp information (upload in iMS), and an active master electrician as responsible licensed individual (W-2 employee or owner/officer; may serve only one contractor). After expiration, electrical permits cannot be issued to the contractor. Class B electrical contractor (EB) has same $188/$278 fees but is not a Class A license. Contractor license fee = $180 + $8 board fee. Phone 651-284-5034.

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Class A Journeyworker Electrician

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

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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16 hours DLI-approved CE within license term (at least 12 hours National Electrical Code). Renewing without CE may result in suspension and $1,000 fine. No CE needed in first year of license.
Deadline rule: Journeyworker licenses expire every two years at the end of the month in which the license was originally issued.

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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

Notes

Fee = $40 license + $8 board + $5 CE. Employees of electrical contractors; included because contractor staff must keep licenses current.

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Class A Master Electrician

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

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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16 hours of DLI-approved continuing education within the license term (at least 12 hours must relate to the National Electrical Code). Renewing without completing CE may result in license suspension and a $1,000 fine. No carryover of excess hours; no CE required in first year of license. Course sponsors report attendance directly to DLI; keep certificates.
Deadline rule: Master electrician licenses expire the last day of February of each odd-numbered year.

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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 $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

Notes

Fee = $80 license + $8 board + $5 CE. Licenses of a Minnesota master or journeyworker lapsed >2 years require retaking exam.

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General contractor3 license types

Construction Contractor Registration (commercial / non-licensed contractors)

Contractor Registration (IR) · State registration · Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD) (Board of Electricity, Plumbing Board)

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Registrations renew every two years by the end of December in odd-numbered years; renewal window opens 60 days before Dec 31.

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Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee: Check the official site for the fee.

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

Notes

Minnesota does not license commercial general contractors at the state level; anyone providing building construction or improvement services (commercial or residential) must register with DLI (Minn. Stat. 326B.701) unless they hold a DLI license under chapter 326B or 299M or are otherwise exempt. Contractors doing work that needs a license (boiler, electrical, elevator, high-pressure piping, plumbing, residential building) must get that license instead. DLI does not publish a registration fee, late fee or reinstatement rule on its fee schedule or registration pages. Renewal is every two years by December 31 of odd-numbered years; iMS sends a reminder 60 days before expiration. Contact 651-284-5074, [email protected]. Local jurisdictions may require local licenses.

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Residential Building Contractor

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

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 14 hours
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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). Q registration (QB/QC) renews automatically when QP completes the 14 hours; license cannot be renewed unless QP registration is active. If Q registration inactive over 2 years, QP must retake exam. Sponsors report completion to DLI.
Deadline rule: 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.

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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 $505
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $90 late fee when completed renewal not received by expiration date. Renewal fee depends on gross annual receipts: under about $1 million = about $505; about $1M-$5M = about $605; over about $5 million = about $705 (each plus about $90 if late: about $595/about $695/about $795).
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: Statute 326B.86 subd. 2: commercial general liability (premises/operations and products/completed operations) of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate bodily injury and $25,000 property damage, or a single limit of $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate; written by a Minnesota-licensed insurer; DLI listed as certificate holder. Workers' compensation compliance form also required. Contractor Recovery Fund fee (varies by gross annual receipts) is included in renewal fee and replaces bonding; after a Recovery Fund payout the license is suspended until repaid (twice the amount plus interest) and a surety bond of at least $40,000 is posted.

Notes

Renewal fee shown is the lowest tier (under $1M gross receipts) = $180 license + $5 CE + $320 Recovery Fund fee. Active Secretary of State filing, current liability insurance and workers' comp compliance, and active QP registration required. After expiration municipalities cannot issue building permits to the contractor. BC allows new construction plus all CR work; Only residential (and combination) work is licensed; electrical, plumbing and mechanical work requires separate trade licensing. Specialty contractors offering only one special skill and those under $15,000 annual receipts (certificate of exemption, $10) are exempt.

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Residential Remodeler

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

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 14 hours
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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). Q registration (QB/QC) renews automatically when QP completes the 14 hours; license cannot be renewed unless QP registration is active. If Q registration inactive over 2 years, QP must retake exam. Sponsors report completion to DLI.
Deadline rule: 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.

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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 $505
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $90 late fee when completed renewal not received by expiration date. Renewal fee depends on gross annual receipts: under about $1 million = about $505; about $1M-$5M = about $605; over about $5 million = about $705 (each plus about $90 if late: about $595/about $695/about $795).
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: Statute 326B.86 subd. 2: commercial general liability (premises/operations and products/completed operations) of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate bodily injury and $25,000 property damage, or a single limit of $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate; written by a Minnesota-licensed insurer; DLI listed as certificate holder. Workers' compensation compliance form also required. Contractor Recovery Fund fee (varies by gross annual receipts) is included in renewal fee and replaces bonding; after a Recovery Fund payout the license is suspended until repaid (twice the amount plus interest) and a surety bond of at least $40,000 is posted.

Notes

Renewal fee shown is the lowest tier (under $1M gross receipts) = $180 license + $5 CE + $320 Recovery Fund fee. Active Secretary of State filing, current liability insurance and workers' comp compliance, and active QP registration required. After expiration municipalities cannot issue building permits to the contractor. CR limited to work on existing structures; Only residential (and combination) work is licensed; electrical, plumbing and mechanical work requires separate trade licensing. Specialty contractors offering only one special skill and those under $15,000 annual receipts (certificate of exemption, $10) are exempt.

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HVAC1 license type

Mechanical Contractor Bond filing (no state HVAC license)

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

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Biennial bond filing; DLI registration certificate expires the same day the bond expires (date printed on certificate). Statute 326B.197(b): biennial filing fee.

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Grace period: Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $100
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Renewal with late fee is about $150 (about $100 renewal + about $50 late) per DLI fee schedule/application packet, if renewal is received after the bond filing expires.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
An expired bond filing is renewed with the late fee: about $150 (about $100 renewal plus about $50 late fee). The registration certificate expires the same day as the bond filing.

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: Not required

Notes

Minnesota has NO state license for HVAC/mechanical contractors or individual HVAC workers. Businesses contracting for gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, AC, fuel burning or refrigeration work must file a $25,000 mechanical contractor bond with DLI (Minn. Stat. 326B.197); bond filing can be submitted online or mailed with check to State of Minnesota. Cities may additionally require local contractor licenses and worker licenses/competency cards (issued by cities, not DLI). Bond must be on DLI form, signed and notarized, from a Minnesota-licensed surety.

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Pest control2 license types

Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman / Master)

SPCA · State license · Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management

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Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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Recertification is due by the attend-by date on the license card: attend an MDA-approved structural recertification workshop (SPCA cycle is 1 year; workshops also give Core category A credit), or retest ($250 Master or Journeyman, $150 Fumigation). MDA sets no hour count; workshop attendance is the requirement. Applicators who must retest cannot pay online. License renewal is annual.
Deadline rule: Annual; expires December 31. Renewal applications mailed to the employer in November; must meet recertification requirement before renewing.

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Grace period: Renewal accepted through March 31 with late fee; after that must apply as new applicant.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $55
Late fee: About $25 late fee applied January 1 (50% of about $50 license fee). Annual total about $55 = about $50 license + about $5 MDA processing fee.
Reinstatement: If not renewed within three months of expiration, must meet initial requirements: Core (Category A) and SPCA Journeyman or Master exams.

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: Financial responsibility required of applicator; satisfied by employer's coverage if employer maintains it: $100,000 bodily injury, $200,000 bodily injury/death for 2+ people per occurrence, $10,000 property damage (or $50,000 net assets statement, or equivalent bond).

Notes

Master requires 2 years as licensed Journeyman. Fumigation endorsement available via additional exam. Phone Pesticide Licensing 651-201-6615.

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Structural Pest Control Company License

SPC Company · State license · Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) - Pesticide & Fertilizer Management

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Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Annual; expires December 31. Renewal forms mailed in November; renew online (eRenewal), by mail or in person.

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Grace period: None - late fee applies Jan 1. Applicators who do not renew within 3 months of expiration must restart as new applicants.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $295
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
About $100 late fee applied January 1 (50% of about $200 license fee). Total annual fee about $295 = about $200 license + about $85 ACRRA surcharge + about $10 MDA processing fee.
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
For applicators: not renewed within 3 months of expiration (by March 31) -> must apply as new and pass exams. Company reinstatement terms not separately stated; contact MDA 651-201-6615.

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: Financial responsibility required: certificate of liability insurance (certificate holder: MDA) with at least $100,000 bodily injury per person, $200,000 bodily injury or death for two or more people per occurrence, and $10,000 property damage per occurrence; OR net assets statement of at least $50,000; OR performance/surety bond with the same amounts. Deductible max $500. Plus workers' compensation information.

Notes

Applies to firms applying pesticides for hire in/around structures. Contact Pesticide Licensing 651-201-6615, [email protected].

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Plumbing3 license types

Journeyworker Plumber

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

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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

Notes

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

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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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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 16 hours
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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).
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 $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

Notes

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

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Plumbing Contractor

PC · 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 site 651-284-5034

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Plumbing contractor 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 $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.

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).

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Roofing1 license type

Residential Roofer

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

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Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 14 hours
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Minn. Stat. 326B.821 requires the qualifying person to complete 14 hours of continuing education per two-year licensure period, including 1 hour on energy codes and 1 hour on business management strategies. DLI's roofer renewal page still describes a one-year license period (April 1 to March 31) with 7 hours per period and 1 hour on lead-safe practices in the first license period; confirm the hours due with DLI before renewing. Exam prep courses do not count and hours do not carry forward.
Deadline rule: All residential contractor/remodeler/roofer licenses expire March 31 (two-year license; Minn. Stat. 326B.815(b) says licenses are effective for two years and expire March 31). Renewal must be received by expiration date.

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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 $185
Late fee: About $90 late fee (renewal+late = about $275) per CCLD fee schedule (one-half of about $180 license fee, 326B.092 subd. 3).
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: $15,000. Verify the amount with the board.
Insurance: Statute 326B.86 subd. 2: commercial general liability (premises/operations and products/completed operations) of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate bodily injury and $25,000 property damage, or $300,000 combined single limit per occurrence/aggregate; certificate on file with DLI. DLI roofer page states at least $300,000 per occurrence including at least $10,000 property damage (slightly different wording). Workers' compensation certificate or exemption statement and unemployment insurance info required.

Notes

Residential roofer license (RR) permits only roofing work; BC/CR license holders can also do roofing. Qualifying person (QP) must pass exam and keep Q registration (QR) active via CE. $15,000 surety bond (continuous) required (Minn. Stat. 326B.86). Renewal fee = $180 license + $5 CE; unlike BC/CR no Contractor Recovery Fund fee. Active Secretary of State filing required. Commercial roofing is not state-licensed: contractors must hold Construction Contractor Registration (see general_contractor). Certificate of exemption (XR, $10) available for roofers under $15,000 annual receipts.

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Minnesota contractor license renewal rules

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Continuing education by trade

Electrical3 license types

Class A Electrical Contractor

Class A Journeyworker Electrician

Class A Master Electrician

General contractor3 license types

Construction Contractor Registration (commercial / non-licensed contractors)

Residential Building Contractor

Residential Remodeler

HVAC1 license type

Mechanical Contractor Bond filing (no state HVAC license)

Pest control2 license types

Structural Pest Control Applicator (Journeyman / Master)

Structural Pest Control Company License

Plumbing3 license types

Journeyworker Plumber

Master Plumber

Plumbing Contractor

Roofing1 license type

Residential Roofer

Licensing boards

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