Psychologist / Minnesota
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Minnesota Psychologist License Requirements

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

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Diagnoses and treats mental and behavioral disorders. Requires doctoral degree.

What the Minnesota data shows for Psychologists

Becoming a licensed psychologist in Minnesota means clearing a defined set of hurdles: 5,703 training hours, a passing score on EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology), and 2 years of supervised work experience, plus a background history check once the applicant turns 18. Minnesota regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD)".

Budget $241 to get started, plus $205 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 40 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

On reciprocity, psychologists should know: PSYPACT: 42 participating jurisdictions.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
15/100
Psychologist · 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
5,703 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$241
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$103/yr
$205 every 2 years
Continuing Education F
20.0 hrs/yr
40 hours every 2 years
Experience Required F
2 years
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Doctoral Degree (PhD or PsyD)
5,703 hours
Exam Requirement
EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)
Required
Initial License Fee
$241
Renewal Fee
$205
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
40 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years
Work Experience Required
2 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 Psychologist in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota requires 5703 education/training hours, passing an exam (EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology)), and an initial fee of $241. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Psychologist in Minnesota? ▼
To become a licensed psychologist in Minnesota, you must meet the state's requirements including 5703 hours of education and 2 years of work experience. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Minnesota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Psychologist license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Psychologist licenses generally reciprocate as follows: PSYPACT: 42 participating jurisdictions. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Minnesota licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Psychologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the psychologist licensing process in Minnesota. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Psychologist in Minnesota? ▼
To stay licensed as a psychologist in Minnesota, plan on 40 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $205.

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What to do with this psychologist license

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

  • See how Minnesota's psychologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Psychologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state psychologist 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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