Field guide · Minnesota

Minnesota contractor licensing, by trade

Minnesota licenses 5 trades — each with its own bond, fees and renewal cycle. Compared side by side; every figure is source-cited on the trade page.

Minnesota licensing detail compiled from the official state boards and cross-checked against the source of record. Every page links its sources and shows the date a human last verified it.

Bond type: Fixed set amount · Tiered scales by volume · Credit-based financial responsibility in lieu of a bond · None no bond required

Primary figures at a glance — open any trade for the full, source-cited requirement and its exams, insurance and reciprocity detail.
⚡ Electrician$188Every 2 yrs$25,000 Fixed
🔧 Plumber$188Every 2 yrs$25,000 Fixed
❄️ HVAC$100Every 2 yrs$25,000 Fixed
🏗️ General Contractor$180Every 2 yrsVaries
🏠 Roofer$180Annual$15,000 Fixed