Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

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Contact Information

Phone: (651) 284-5034
Fax: (651) 284-5743

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Email: DLI.License@state.mn.us

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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Minnesota Contractor Registration

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Notes:

Most contractors who provide residential or commercial building construction or improvement services are required to register if they do not already hold a contractor's license in Minnesota.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Notes:

The address listed on the registration application must match the entity's address on their Minnesota Secretary of State registration. PO Boxes are not accepted.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$0

Due:

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Minnesota Electrical Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrical Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Registration Renewal

Form:

Electrical Contractor License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Due:

By February 28 of even-numbered years.

Minnesota Electrical Installer License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal

Agency Fee:

$43

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Minnesota Electrical Lineman License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal

Agency Fee:

$38

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Minnesota Elevator Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Elevator/Limited Elevator Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$120

Required Attachments:
  • A computer screen print of the active SoS Business Record Detail for your business entity filing and/or the assumed name with your license application. Submit a computer screen print for each SoS business filing.
  • List of owners, partners, shareholders, and members owning more than 10 percent in the business and key officers responsible for the day to day operations for the business entity being licensed, certified or registered
  • Bond form
  • Certificate of Responsible Licensed Individual
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Certification of Compliance Form Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Law

Registration Renewal

Form:

Elevator/Limited Elevator Contractor License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

By March 1 of even-numbered years.

Minnesota High Pressure Piping Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

Limits of at least $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence and property damage insurance with limits of at least $50,000

Bond Requirements:

$15,000

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

A Master High Pressure Pipefitter must be designated as the individual in responsible charge.

Initial Registration

Form:

HPP Business Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Registration Renewal

Form:

HPP Business Contractor License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Due:

Biennially by December 31.

Minnesota Journeyman Electrician License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal

Agency Fee:

$43

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Minnesota Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumber license exam application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Master and journeyworker license renewal form

Agency Fee:

$43

Due:

December 31 of each odd numbered year after issuance or renewal.

Minnesota Limited Elevator Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Elevator/Limited Elevator Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$120

Required Attachments:
  • A computer screen print of the active SoS Business Record Detail for your business entity filing and/or the assumed name with your license application. Submit a computer screen print for each SoS business filing.
  • List of owners, partners, shareholders, and members owning more than 10 percent in the business and key officers responsible for the day to day operations for the business entity being licensed, certified or registered
  • Bond form
  • Certificate of Responsible Licensed Individual
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Certification of Compliance Form Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Law

Registration Renewal

Form:

Elevator/Limited Elevator Contractor License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$120

Due:

By March 1 of even-numbered years.

Minnesota Maintenance Electrician License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal

Agency Fee:

$43

Due:

Biennially by the date of issuance.

Minnesota Master Electrician License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal

Agency Fee:

$73

Due:

By February 28 of odd-numbered years.

Minnesota Master High Pressure Pipefitter License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Exam Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Pipefitter License Exam Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$50 exam fee. A $68 license fee is also due after passing the exam.

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Form

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$68

Due:

Biennially by December 31.

Minnesota Master Plumber License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Master Plumber License

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Master Plumber License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$73

Due:

By December 31 of each odd numbered year after issuance or renewal.

Minnesota Pipe Layer Contractor Registration

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Minnesota Pipe Layer Contractor Registration

Agency Fee:

$108

Registration Renewal

Form:

Minnesota Pipe Layer Contractor Renewal

Agency Fee:

$108

Due:

By December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Minnesota Plumbing Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumbing Contractor or Restricted Plumbing Contractor Business License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Registration Renewal

Form:

Plumbing Contractor or Restricted Plumbing Contractor Business License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Due:

Biennially

Minnesota Power Limited Technician License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal

Agency Fee:

$43

Due:

By February 28 of odd-numbered years.

Minnesota Residential Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Insurance Requirements:

  • Each licensee shall have and maintain in effect commercial general liability insurance, which includes premises and operations insurance and products and completed operations insurance, with limits of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate limit for bodily injury, and property damage insurance with limits of at least $25,000 or a policy with a single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $300,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate limits.
  • Applicants are also required to complete the certificate of compliance with Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law.
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

All licensees have a qualifying person (QP) who has a separate “Q registration” number. A residential building contractor or remodeler license cannot be renewed unless the QP for the license has an active Q registration. Q registrations also have expiration dates that may not be the same as the license expiration date.

Initial Registration

Form:

Residential Building Contractor/Remodeler License Packet

Instructions:



Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $180 base license fee
  • $320 contractor recovery fund fee (if gross receipts are under $1,000,000)
  • $420 contractor recovery fund fee (if gross receipts are between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000)
  • $520 contractor recovery fund fee (if gross receipts are over $5,000,000)
Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required
Required Attachments:
  • Background Disclosure Form 
  • Certification of Liability Insurance 
  • Disclosure of Business Owners 
  • Minnesota Workers' Compensation 
  • Qualifying Person Designation Form
  • Minnesota Secretary of State Registration and/or Assumed Name Verification

Registration Renewal

Form:

License Renewal Packet for Residential Building Contractors and Remodelers

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:
  • $505 if gross annual receipts are under $1,000,000
  • $605 if gross annual receipts are between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
  • $705 if gross annual receipts are over $5,000,000
Due:

Biennially by March 31.

Original Ink:Not required
Notarization Required?:Not required
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance
  • Minnesota Secretary of State Business Registration Verification
  • Qualifying Person Designation Form
  • Business Owner Disclosure Form

Minnesota Residential Remodeler License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division
Bond Requirements:

There is no bond requirement for this license.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?Yes

Initial Registration

Form:

Residential Remodeler Application Packet

Agency Fee:

$440 if gross receipts are less than $1 million, $540 if gross receipts are between $1 million and $5 million, and $640 if gross receipts are more than $5 million.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal Application

Agency Fee:

$445 if gross receipts are less than $1 million, $545 if gross receipts are between $1 million and $5 million, and $645 if gross receipts are more than $5 million.

Due:

Biennially by March 1.

Minnesota Restricted Plumbing Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumbing Contractor Restricted Plumbing Contractor

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Registration Renewal

Form:

Plumbing Contractor License Restricted Plumbing Contractor License (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Due:

Biennially

Minnesota Satellite System Installer License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application

Agency Fee:

$50

Registration Renewal

Form:

Individual Electrical License Examination Application Renewal

Agency Fee:

$43

Due:

By February 28 of odd-numbered years.

Minnesota Technology Systems Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Technology System Contractor License Application

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Registration Renewal

Form:

Technology System Contractor License Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128

Due:

By July 31 of even-numbered years.

Minnesota Water Conditioning Contractor License

Agency:Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry - Construction Codes and Licensing Division

Initial Registration

Form:

Minnesota Water Conditioning Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$128

Registration Renewal

Form:

Minnesota Water Conditioning Contractor License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$128

Due:

Biennially by December 31.

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