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.
Detroit Lakes exams
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Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes on Oct. 4 and 5, 2023.
Duluth exams
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The Inn on Lake Superior in Duluth on June 6 and 7, 2023.
New Ulm exams
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New Ulm Conference Center on May 4, July 12, Sept. 12 and Nov. 15, 2023.
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: 4 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.