Plumber / Minnesota
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Minnesota Plumber License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Installs and repairs pipes and plumbing systems. Requires apprenticeship.

What the Minnesota data shows for Plumbers

Minnesota's path to plumber licensure runs through 5,405 hours of approved instruction, 4 years of supervised work experience, and a passing score on State Journeyman Plumber Exam, plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Minnesota folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Apprenticeship Program".

Upfront cost is $125, with renewal running $107 on a 1-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 8 hours of continuing education per 1-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

For plumbers, the reciprocity picture is: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
23/100
Plumber · Minnesota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
5,405 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$125
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$107/yr
$107 every 1 year
Continuing Education C+
8.0 hrs/yr
8 hours every 1 year
Experience Required F
4 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Apprenticeship Program
5,405 hours
Exam Requirement
State Journeyman Plumber Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$125
Renewal Fee
$107
Renewal Cycle
Every 1 year
Continuing Education
8 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
4 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Plumber in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota's requirements cover 5405 hours of education or training, the State Journeyman Plumber Exam exam, and an initial fee of $125. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Plumber in Minnesota? ▼
To become a licensed plumber in Minnesota, you must meet the state's requirements including 5405 hours of education and 4 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Minnesota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Plumber license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for plumbers: Journeyman licenses rarely reciprocal — check state board. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Minnesota licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Plumber licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for plumber licensing in Minnesota. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Plumber in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota ties continued plumber licensure to 8 continuing-education hours, due every 1 year, alongside a $107 renewal fee.

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What to do with this plumber license

Plumber in Minnesota, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a plumber-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Minnesota's plumber requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Plumber in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state plumber license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Minnesota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Minnesota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Minnesota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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