Is My Contractor Licensed in Minnesota?

Plumbers in Minnesota

Licensed by: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Businesses and individuals that contract to perform plumbing work in Minnesota must hold a plumbing contractor license, or a restricted plumbing contractor license that is limited to communities under 5,000 people. The contractor must provide a $25,000 surety bond (as of 2026), and the workers doing the plumbing must be licensed journeyworker or master plumbers or registered unlicensed plumbers. Check the company and the plumber in the department's license and registration lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Plumbing contractor licensing basics - Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry  ·  19 plumbing companies in Minnesota on 1-800Deals

Electricians in Minnesota

Licensed by: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Businesses and individuals that contract to perform electrical work in Minnesota must have an electrical contractor license. The people doing the work must be licensed journeyworker or master electricians or registered with the department as registered unlicensed electricians. Check both the company and the electrician in the department's license and registration lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Electrical contractor licensing basics - Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry  ·  4 electricians companies in Minnesota on 1-800Deals

HVAC (heating and air) in Minnesota

Licensed by: No statewide license

Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors, but a business must file a $25,000 mechanical contractor bond (as of 2026) with the Department of Labor and Industry to contract for gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, fuel burning or refrigeration work. Cities may require a license or competency card for mechanical workers, and those are issued by the city, not the state. Check the bond filing in the department's lookup and ask your city about local licensing.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Mechanical contractor bond requirements - Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry  ·  6 hvac companies in Minnesota on 1-800Deals

Roofers in Minnesota

Licensed by: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Residential contractors who perform roofing work must be licensed as a residential roofer, residential building contractor or residential remodeler. Roofing subcontractors instead register through the state's Contractor Registration Program, and contractors earning less than $15,000 a year (as of 2026) from residential contracting may qualify for an annual Certificate of Exemption. Check the roofer's license in the department's license and registration lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Who needs a roofer license? - Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry  ·  2 roofing companies in Minnesota on 1-800Deals

Pest control in Minnesota

Licensed by: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

People who apply pesticides or use devices to control pests in, on or around structures for hire must hold a Structural Pest Control Applicator license and work for a licensed Structural Pest Control Company. A licensed company must employ at least one master-level applicator. Check the applicator and company in the department's pesticide applicator license search.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Structural Pest Control Applicator License Requirements - Minnesota Department of Agriculture  ·  8 pest control companies in Minnesota on 1-800Deals

Garage door companies in Minnesota

Licensed by: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Garage doors and openers fall within the general installation specialties skill area, one of eight special skill areas the Department of Labor and Industry recognizes. A contractor offering services in only one special skill area does not need a state residential license, while a contractor offering more than one must be licensed as a residential building contractor or remodeler. Check any license in the department's license and registration lookup.

Look up a license  ·  Source: Specialty skill areas - Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry  ·  8 garage doors companies in Minnesota on 1-800Deals

Water damage restoration in Minnesota

Licensed by: No statewide license

The Minnesota Department of Health says neither the state nor any federal agency licenses or certifies mold investigators or remediators. Rebuilding work that spans more than one construction skill area falls under the Department of Labor and Industry residential building contractor or remodeler license. Ask for proof of insurance and references, and check any contractor license in the Department of Labor and Industry lookup.

Source: Mold and Moisture - Minnesota Department of Health  ·  56 water damage restoration companies in Minnesota on 1-800Deals

Local guides in Minnesota

• Water damage restoration in Minneapolis, MN

Frequently asked questions

Does a roofer need a license in Minnesota?

Yes. Contractors doing residential roofing for homeowners must hold a residential roofer, building contractor or remodeler license from the Department of Labor and Industry. Roofing subcontractors register instead, and very small contractors may qualify for an annual exemption.

Does an HVAC contractor need a state license in Minnesota?

No. Minnesota has no state mechanical contractor license, but HVAC businesses must file a $25,000 mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry. Some cities license mechanical workers, so check with your city.

Do mold remediation companies need a license in Minnesota?

No. The Minnesota Department of Health says neither the state nor any federal agency licenses or certifies mold investigators or remediators, so ask for insurance and references.

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