How to get a hvac contractor license in Minnesota
Minnesota hvac contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Mechanical contractor bond requirements | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Phone and email scam alert.
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- Check an existing bond While there is no state license required for mechanical contractors, businesses must file a $25,000 mechanical contractor bond with DLI in order to contract to perform gas, heating, ventilation, cooling, air conditioning, fuel burning or refrigeration w…
- Board page: Mechanical contractor bond requirements | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Requirements overview
- Minnesota sets experience, education, and exam rules for hvac contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Minnesota hvac exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
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Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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