How to get a roofing license in Minnesota
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division licenses roofing contractors in Minnesota. Residential contractors with annual gross receipts from residential work under $15,000 are exempt but must obtain a Certificate of Exemption each year. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division license export: residential contractors lists 140 active roofing business records as of October 6, 2026.
Who licenses roofing work in Minnesota
| Credential | State license |
|---|---|
| Board | Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division official statement |
| Official lookup | Search roofing licenses |
| When a license is needed | Residential contractors with annual gross receipts from residential work under $15,000 are exempt but must obtain a Certificate of Exemption each year. source |
| License types | Residential Roofer, Qualifying Roofer |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry as a Residential Roofer or Qualifying Roofer.
- The qualifying person must pass the qualifying roofer (QR) exam. source
- No experience or education is required to sit for the roofer exam. source
- Post a residential roofer surety bond of at least $15,000. source
- Carry general liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate for bodily injury, and $25,000 property damage (or a $300,000 single limit). source
- Pay the residential roofer license fee: $180. source
Roofing requirements in Minnesota
| Exam | The qualifying person must pass the qualifying roofer (QR) exam. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | No experience or education is required to sit for the roofer exam. source |
| Bond | Residential roofer surety bond of at least $15,000. source |
| Insurance | General liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence, $300,000 aggregate for bodily injury, and $25,000 property damage (or a $300,000 single limit). source |
| Renewal | Not found on an official source. Could not find the roofer license term on the DLI roofer pages read this session. |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. Could not find a reciprocity provision for residential roofer licenses. |
| Fees |
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Minnesota?
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division licenses roofing contractors in Minnesota. Residential contractors with annual gross receipts from residential work under $15,000 are exempt but must obtain a Certificate of Exemption each year.
- How do I check a roofing license in Minnesota?
- The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division keeps the record for roofing contractors in Minnesota. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Minnesota?
- $180 (Residential roofer license fee). Contractor Recovery Fund fee: $320 for gross annual receipts under $1,000,000, $420 up to $5,000,000, $520 above, due with a residential license. $50 (Application and examination fee for a license that requires a DLI exam, separate from the license fee).
- How much experience do you need for a roofing license in Minnesota?
- No experience or education is required to sit for the roofer exam.
Other trades in Minnesota
- General contractor license in Minnesota
- Electrical license in Minnesota
- Plumbing license in Minnesota
- HVAC license in Minnesota
- All Minnesota trades
Roofing license in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/residential-contractors/roofer-license
- https://ims.dli.mn.gov/
- https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/residential-contractors/who-needs-roofer-license
- https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/residential-contractors/contractor-roofer-and-remodeler-exams
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/326B.86
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/326B.89
- https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/326B.092
- https://secure.doli.state.mn.us/ccld/data/MNDLILicRegCertExport_Residential_Contractors.csv
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.