Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Minnesota contractor license lookup (DLI)

Look up a Minnesota contractor license by business name or license number. 512 licensed contractors located in Minnesota are listed below by trade and city, each with its license classification, status and expiration date.

Minnesota contractors by trade

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Official DLI lookup

Minnesota contractor licenses are issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Confirm the live record on its official lookup before you sign a contract.

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Minnesota license lookup questions

How do I look up a Minnesota contractor license?

Search the business name or license number on this page to see its Minnesota license numbers, classification, status and expiration date. Contractor licenses in Minnesota are issued by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI); confirm the live record on its official lookup (https://ims.dli.mn.gov/ims/).

Can I look up a Minnesota contractor license by name?

Yes. Type all or part of the business name: every word must start a word of the name, so "acme plumb" finds "Acme Plumbing & Heating, Inc.".

What does an active license mean in Minnesota?

An active license means the state listed the license as current when its records were published. Licenses can expire, be suspended or be renewed afterwards, so always check the agency's live record before signing a contract.

Why is a business I know not listed?

DingDongWork lists trade businesses that hold an active license and have a published address. Individuals' professional licenses and inactive records are not listed, and some trades are licensed by cities or counties rather than the state.