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License exam schedule

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.

Below is a list of locations used for testing throughout the state. You can view the full list of available locations and dates under your application in iMS. Exam applicants will receive an email once their application is approved. Follow the instructions in the email to schedule the exam in iMS.

Metro-area exams

  • Exams are administered at DLI's St. Paul office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, except for weeks in which a state holiday falls. Not all exams are given each day.

  • 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.

  • Do not park in the visitor spaces in front (east side) of the building.

Bemidji exams

Detroit Lakes exams

Duluth exams

Mankato exams

Moorhead exams

Rochester exams

St. Cloud exams

Virginia exams

Wilmar exams

Winona

Not all exam types are available each day. You can view the dates available for your exam after you begin the online scheduling process described above.

Exam time limits

  • All boiler exams: 2.5 hours

  • All electrical exams: 5.5 hours

  • All plumbing exams: 5.5 hours 

  • Residential building contractor, remodeler, and roofer: 5.5 hours

  • Certified building official: 5.5 hours

  • Building official limited: 4.5 hours 

  • Accessibility specialist: 2 hours

  • All water conditioning exams: 3 hours

  • All elevator exams: 5.5 hours

  • All high pressure piping exams: 5.5 hours

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