What are the licensing requirements for a contractor?

Minnesota law requires residential builders, remodelers, and roofers to be licensed. It's required for the company, but not for each employee. However, the law only applies to contractors working on 1-4 unit family dwellings. Each company receives a license number that is required to be displayed in advertising.

In order to obtain a license, contractors must:

• Obtain 7 hours of continuing education each year
• Have an owner or manager pass a written exam on technical and business matters
• Provide proof of liability and property damage insurance
• Provide proof of workers' comp and unemployment insurance
• Disclose the organizational structure of the business
• Pay a license fee and contribute to the Contractors Recovery Fund

(This information is from the Builders Association of Minnesota)

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