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Minnesota HVAC license renewal & CE

When to renew, how many CE hours you need, what topics count, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

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Renewal rules by license

Mechanical contractor bond (state filing)

RenewalEvery 2 years. Filing is valid two years. Renew for $100 (or $150 if late per fee schedule).Source: dli.mn.gov · as of
CE hours & topicsNo state CE for the mechanical bond. Local competency cards set their own renewal rules.Source: dli.mn.gov · as of
Fees
  • Bond filing (2 years): $100
  • Bond filing renewal: $100
  • Late renewal (bond filing): $150
Source: dli.mn.gov · as of · Late/new figures also on DLI CCLD fee schedule (mechanical bond MB).

Local competency cards (example)

DLI does not issue worker cards. Minneapolis (and Saint Paul, with reciprocity) require Certificate of Competency cards for masters/journeymen in warm air/ventilation, refrigeration, and related mechanical trades — on top of the state bond and a city HVAC business license.

City of Minneapolis

Office: Construction Code Services / Competency Card Office
Licenses journeymen?Yes
FeesCompetency card (per trade, after pass): $30
RenewalConfirm with Competency Card Office. Saint Paul reciprocity available ($30/trade with copy of both sides of the Saint Paul card)
CENot listed on the competency-cards overview.
NotesHVAC Class A/B business licenses also need the State of MN $25,000 bond. Phone (612) 673-5892 · compcard@minneapolismn.gov.
Still openExact competency-card renewal cycle dollars
ContactMinneapolis Competency Card Office · (612) 673-5892 · compcard@minneapolismn.gov (source)
Source: minneapolismn.gov · as of

Ask the city building department where the job is.

Approved CE provider lists (official)

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    FAQ

    Bond renewal?

    $100 every two years ($150 if late on the fee schedule).

    Comp card fee after exam?

    $30 per trade in Minneapolis.

    Not licensed yet? See How to get an HVAC license in Minnesota.

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