Minnesota Plumber License
A Minnesota Master Plumber requires 16 continuing-education hours every 2 years, a $93 state renewal fee, and a $25,000 license bond. Minnesota currently enforces the 2012 UPC. Requirements, approved courses, bond and renewal steps for 2026.
Source: MN DLI · compiled 2026-05-23
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Continuing education
- State Plumbing Code: 8 hours
- Code/technical/statute: 8 hours
CE courses for Minnesota master plumbers
Plumber continuing-education providers offering courses for Minnesota. Confirm a provider appears on MN DLI’s approved-provider list before you buy.
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Bond & insurance
Bond required. Annual premiums typically run $100–$2,000 depending on credit and bond amount.
Get a bond quoteGeneral-liability minimum. Workers’ compensation insurance is required.
These limits often apply to the licensed contractor/business, not an individual master working as an employee — confirm which applies to your situation with MN DLI.
Compare GL & workers’-comp quotesReciprocity
Minnesota does not publish direct reciprocity for this license. Out-of-state holders typically apply for endorsement and may need to pass the state exam. The reciprocity map shows which states do honor each other.
How to renew, step by step
- 1
Check your renewal deadline
Log in to the MN DLI portal and confirm your expiration date and license number before doing anything else.
- 2
Complete continuing education
Complete your 16 required CE hours every 2 years with a board-approved provider (provider approval is required in this state). Keep your completion certificates.
- 3
Gather bond & insurance proof
Have current proof of your license bond and general-liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage ready to upload.
- 4
Submit and pay
Submit the renewal through the MN DLI portal and pay the $93 fee. Renewing online is faster than mailing a paper form.
- 5
Save your confirmation
Download the confirmation and your updated license. If you missed the deadline, look for the late/reinstatement path rather than re-applying from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
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Don’t lose your license to a missed deadline
Minnesota Master Plumbers renew every 2 years. Set a reminder so you have time to finish your 16 CE hours before you’re due.
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