License exam schedule
Metro-area exams
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Exams are administered at DLI's St. Paul office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for weeks in which a state holiday falls. Not all exams are given each day.
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When taking an exam at DLI's St. Paul office, park in the north end of the DLI parking lot and enter the building through the main entrance facing Lafayette Road.
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Do not park in the visitor spaces in front (east side) of the building.
Bemidji exams
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Northwest Technical College - Bemidji on July 10, 2024.
Detroit Lakes exams
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Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes on June 12 and June 13, 2024.
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MNDOT - Detroit Lakes on May 14 and Aug. 28, 2024.
Duluth exams
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MNDOT - Northeast District Headquarters on May 21, May 22, June 4, June 5, July 16 and Aug. 14, 2024.
Mankato exams
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South Central College on May 29, June 5, July 10 and Aug. 7, 2024.
Marshall exams
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MN DOT - Marshall on July 22 and July 23, 2024.
New Ulm exams
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New Ulm Conference Center on May 15, 2024.
Rochester exams
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MNDOT - Rochester on May 10, May 20, June 7, June 24, July 5, July 15, Aug. 2 and Aug. 12, 2024
St. Cloud exams
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MNDOT - St. Cloud Training Center on May 29, June 25, July 30 and Aug. 22, 2024.
Wilmar exams
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MNDOT - Wilmar on June 26.
Not all exam types are available each day. You can view the dates available for your exam type after you begin the online scheduling process described below.
Exam scheduling
You will receive an email notification that you have been approved to sit for an exam. The email will contain the information you need to schedule your exam. View more information about scheduling an exam.
If you need a copy of your application number, contact us at dli.license@state.mn.us with your full name and the specific exam you applied to take. We'll respond with your application number as quickly as possible.
Exam time limits
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All boiler exams: 2.5 hours
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All electrical exams: 5.5 hours
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All plumbing exams: 5.5 hours
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Residential building contractor, remodeler, and roofer: 5.5 hours
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Certified building official: 5.5 hours
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Building official limited: 4.5 hours
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Accessibility specialist: 2 hours
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All water conditioning exams: 3 hours
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All elevator exams: 5.5 hours
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All high pressure piping exams: 5.5 hours
Questions and more information
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View more information about scheduling an exam.
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Contact us at 651-284-5034 or dli.license@state.mn.us.