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To become certified as a Minnesota building official you must meet the requirements of Minnesota Rule 1301.0300 and pass a written exam. Applicants who qualify for certification as a building official-limited or accessibility specialist must also attend a training course.

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Apply for or renew a license

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What you need to know

How to become certified as a building official
Types of certifications
Information about exams
Building official recertification
Delegation agreements
Places of public accommodation
Minnesota State Building Code

What you can do

Enroll in building official training course
Apply for building official certification exam
Building official license form
Renew online
Change your address
Designate a building official or report a vacancy

How we can help

Building official exam guide
Fact sheet: A career as a building official
Continuing education courses
Building official chapters, meetings
Code-related training available
Local inspector lookup
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