Contractor’s License Requirements in Minnesota
In this article we will review the requirements you need to obtain a contractor’s license in the state of Minnesota. Surety Bond Professionals is a family owned and operated bonding agency with over 30 years of experience. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Minnesota contractor license bond needs. What Contractor Licenses Are Issued in Minnesota? The contractor licenses issued at the state level in Minnesota are primarily for specialty contractors, such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and roofing contractors. There is no specific general contractor license in Minnesota. However, residential building contractors or remodelers providing construction or improvement services to homeowners must be licensed if they perform more than one special skill, such as interior drywall work and exterior painting. A contractor performing only one specific type of work for homeowners does not need a license but must register with the Department of Labor and Industry. In fact, all individuals and businesses engaged in commercial or residential building or improvement must register with DLI. To complicate matters, some counties and municipalities have their own local licensing or registration requirements that must be met in addition to...
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