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 Nov. 20, 2024
Detroit Lakes exams
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MNDOT - Detroit Lakes on Sept. 24, Sept. 25 and Nov. 5, 2024.
Duluth exams
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MNDOT - Northeast District Headquarters on Oct. 29, Oct. 30, Nov. 26 and Dec. 4, 2024.
Mankato exams
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MN DOT - Mankato on Oct. 21, Nov. 7 and Dec. 18, 2024.
Rochester exams
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MNDOT - Rochester on Oct. 14, Oct. 18, Nov. 1, Nov. 25, Dec. 6 and Dec. 23, 2024.
St. Cloud exams
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MNDOT - St. Cloud Training Center on Oct. 22 and Dec. 10, 2024.
Wilmar exams
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MNDOT - Wilmar on Sept. 25, 2024.
Winona
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Winona State University on Dec. 12, 2024.
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.