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How to get an HVAC license in Minnesota

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division registers HVAC contractors in Minnesota. Registration is not a competency license. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division license export: mechanical contractor bond lists 2,562 active HVAC business records as of October 6, 2026.

Who licenses HVAC work in Minnesota

CredentialState registration (no competency license)
BoardMinnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division official statement
Official lookupSearch HVAC licenses
License typesMechanical Contractor Bond

How to get licensed

  1. Register with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as a Mechanical Contractor Bond.
    Board page
  2. No state exam, because Minnesota has no state mechanical (HVAC) contractor license, only a bond filing; cities may test and license. source
  3. No state experience requirement, since there is no state mechanical contractor license. source
  4. Post a mechanical contractor bond of $25,000 filed with DLI before contracting HVAC, gas or refrigeration work. source
  5. Pay the fee to file a mechanical contractor bond with DLI: $100. source
  6. A mechanical contractor bond filing is valid for two years. source

HVAC requirements in Minnesota

HVAC: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamNo state exam, because Minnesota has no state mechanical (HVAC) contractor license, only a bond filing; cities may test and license. source
ExperienceNo state experience requirement, since there is no state mechanical contractor license. source
BondMechanical contractor bond of $25,000 filed with DLI before contracting HVAC, gas or refrigeration work. source
InsuranceNot found on an official source. Could not find a state insurance minimum for mechanical contractors; the DLI bond page lists only the bond and a workers compensation certificate.
RenewalA mechanical contractor bond filing is valid for two year. source
ReciprocityNot found on an official source. Not applicable at state level: no state mechanical license exists, and local licenses are set by each city.
Fees
  • $100 (Fee to file a mechanical contractor bond with DLI). source
  • $100 (Bond filing renewal fee). source

Hiring an HVAC contractor?

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How to verify a contractor license in Minnesota

Questions

Do you need an HVAC license in Minnesota?
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division registers HVAC contractors in Minnesota. Registration is not a competency license.
How do I check an HVAC license in Minnesota?
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Minnesota. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an HVAC license cost in Minnesota?
$100 (Fee to file a mechanical contractor bond with DLI). $100 (Bond filing renewal fee).
How much experience do you need for an HVAC license in Minnesota?
No state experience requirement, since there is no state mechanical contractor license.
How often does an HVAC license renew in Minnesota?
A mechanical contractor bond filing is valid for two years.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.