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
Detroit Lakes exams
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Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes on June 12 and 13, 2024.
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MNDOT - Detroit Lakes on May 14, 2024
Duluth exams
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MNDOT - Northeast District Headquarters on March 27 and 28, April 30, May 21 and 22, June 4 and 5, and July 16, 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 April 22, April 24, May 10, May 20, June 7 and June 24, 2024.
St. Cloud exams
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MNDOT - St. Cloud Training Center on April 16, May 29, June 25 and July 30, 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.