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We do not currently have a class for the Minnesota Residential Builder.

We do offer online training in Math for Contractors. It is an inexpensive online course entitled Math for General Contractors. This 2-hour course covers many of the common concepts and calculations used on most state contractors exams. You're sure to score higher if you understand these key math principles. Click Here for information on this course.

MINNESOTA RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR:

 Applicants must pass a Business Law and a trade exam with a minimum score of 70%. You will be required to show proof of workers’ compensation insurance or exemption of. A certificate of insurance with limits of $100,000 per occurrence and $10,000 in property damage must be provided.

Contractors must complete 7 hours of approved continuing education prior to renewal.

Contractors are required to make a payment of $100-200 into a consumer recovery fund, at initial application and renewal. The fee is based on the licensee’s annual gross receipts. Initial Application Fee $100 Renewal Fee $100

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The licensing program requires only companies to obtain a license (therefore, in the case of an individual, the license is issued to an "individual proprietorship"). However, each company must designate one individual who will serve as a "qualifying person" regardless of whether the licensee is an individual proprietorship, partnership or corporation.

The qualifying person must pass an exam administered by Pearson VUE before the company can submit a license application. For information about the exam and how to register to take it, visit Pearson VUE at www.pearsonvue.com or call them at 877-258-9221.

The licensing law provides guidelines for who may act as the qualifying person for each business structure type:

Individual proprietorship: Must be the proprietor or managing employee

Partnership: Must be a partner or managing employee

Limited liability company (LLC): Must be a chief manager or managing employee

Corporation: Must be a chief executive officer or managing employee

Under no circumstances can a company’s qualifying person be an independent contractor of the company. A corporation’s qualifying person may act as the qualifying person for one additional corporation, but only if there is 25 percent common ownership between the two corporations or if one corporation is a subsidiary of the other corporation. For purposes of this section of the law, “subsidiary” means a corporation of which at least 25 percent is owned by the parent corporation.

The qualifying person’s original exam results must be submitted with the company’s license application. Be sure to keep copies of the exam results in your records. http://www.doli.state.mn.us/contractor.html

For Contractors who only wish to specialize in one trade registration with the state is all that is required.

For more information regarding this license, please contact our office at 800-992-1910.