Trade licenses

You can apply for many types of trade licenses.

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Billboard erector or billposting license

Billboard erectors and billposting installers in Minneapolis need a license.

Building wrecker license

See requirements for tearing down buildings.

Gas fitter license

Gas burning equipment work in Minneapolis requires a license.

HVAC Class A or B license

Find applications for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractors.

Oil burner installer license

If you install or repair oil burners, you need a license.

Plumbing license

Plumbers working in Minneapolis need a license.

Refrigerator systems installer license

Apply for a license to install and repair refrigerators.

Residential specialty contractor license

You need a license from the City to do certain residential contractor work.

Sign hanger or sign painter license

Find applications for installing and painting signs.

Steam and hot water systems installer license

You need a license to work on steam, hot water and cooling pipes.
Contractors on construction site

Combined trades license

You can apply for more than one trade license with a single application.
See combined application

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone
612-673-2080

Fax
612-673-3399

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday