Minnesota plumbing license renewal
Minnesota plumber license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Continuing education requirements for plumbers | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry # Continuing education requirements for plumbers - Master and journeyworker plumbers must complete 16 hours of approved continuing education (CE) in each two-year license period.
- At least eight hours must pertain to the State Plumbing Code and the remaining eight hours must pertain to Plumbing Code, technical topics related to plumbing installations and equipment, the Minnesota State Building Code or t
- Board page: Continuing education requirements for plumbers | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Cycle
- Minnesota sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for plumbing credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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