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Minnesota Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #30 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,204
Avg Education Hours
$115
Avg Initial Fee
52.0
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 4,703 Yes $241 $205 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,851 Yes $120 $103 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 5,405 Yes $107 $86 1 yr
Elevator Installer 5,405 Yes $155 $138 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $224 $189 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 3,405 Yes $86 $69 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 14 Yes $86 $78 3 yrs
Plumber 5,405 Yes $125 $107 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,176 Yes $79 $44 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,211 Yes $88 $48 2 yrs
Electrologist 464 Yes $86 $69 2 yrs
Esthetician 520 Yes $74 $43 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Nail Technician 343 Yes $67 $38 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $189 $154 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 42 No $86 $69 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $111 $75 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $128 $93 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $111 $75 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $224 $189 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $208 $173 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 41 Yes $101 $83 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $283 $195 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 2,851 Yes $120 $103 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,851 Yes $172 $103 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 148 Yes $78 $69 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,176 Yes $119 $85 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,351 Yes $154 $136 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,351 Yes $224 $189 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,481 Yes $120 $103 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,527 Yes $188 $170 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,351 Yes $172 $154 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,527 Yes $205 $188 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,046 Yes $120 $103 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $138 $120 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,351 Yes $136 $94 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,851 Yes $120 $103 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,351 Yes $172 $136 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 33 No $104 $66 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 2,134 Yes $173 $155 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,351 Yes $136 $119 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,851 Yes $127 $109 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,851 Yes $154 $136 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,703 Yes $241 $205 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector — No $50 — 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 89 Yes $125 $106 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 134 Yes $173 $147 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 14 Yes $66 $48 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 216 Yes $83 $48 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 68 Yes $66 $48 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Minnesota licensing authorities.

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