Minnesota licensing

Who and what this applies to

Minnesota residential building contractors, remodelers, roofers and manufactured-home installers meeting the statutory definitions.

Thresholds and scope

The limited annual-receipts exemption is $15,000 or less and requires a certificate; it is not a general exemption for every roofer or project.

The rules

• Section 326B.805 requires the applicable commissioner-issued license for the listed occupations and bars unlicensed practice or holding out for compensation except under subdivision 6. Source
• Subdivision 6 lists exemptions, including certain employees, owners, regulated trades and one-skill specialty contractors. Its annual-receipts exemption requires the certificate and immediate surrender/application for a license if receipts exceed $15,000. Source
• A designated qualifying person fulfills the examination and education requirements, subject to the statutory relationship with the applicant business. Source

Primary sources

• Minn. Stat. §326B.805 subds.1, 3
• Minn. Stat. §326B.805 subd.6
• Minn. Stat. §326B.805 subd.4

Sources reviewed 2026-09-30. This guide covers the projects and rules stated above.

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