Minnesota contractor license lookup
Minnesota licenses residential building contractors, remodelers and roofers, plus electrical, plumbing, technology systems and other trade contractors, through the Department of Labor and Industry.
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What the Minnesota record shows
Shows license type, status (Issued = current; also Expired, Revoked, Voluntary Termination), original and expiration dates, city, DBA and whether an enforcement action is on record. Business records only; mechanical contractor bonds are included.
Data: DLI Construction Codes and Licensing nightly export (business licenses, registrations and contractor bonds). (dataset)
How to verify a Minnesota contractor
- Search by license number (most precise) or exact business name.
- Confirm the status is active and the expiration date is after your project ends.
- Match the license classification to the job.
- Ask for proof of insurance and any required bond; compare the business name on the contract to the record.
- Confirm on the official Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Construction Codes and Licensing Division portal.
For contractors in Minnesota
Contractor bond guide →How license bonds work; confirm amounts with your state agency.Contractor insurance →General liability and workers' comp basics.
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Your own license, or a contractor you hired. Step 1 of 2 — just your email.