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Minnesota Plumbing Continuing Education

Minnesota plumbers must complete 2 to 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years: 16 hours (Restricted journeyworker plumber) or 4 hours (Water conditioning journeyworker, Medical gas certificate) or 2 hours (Unlicensed water conditioning, Unlicensed plumber (PA)), as required by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.

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Requirements at a glance

What Minnesota Requires of Plumbers

Set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

CE hours required
2 to 16 hours
per renewal 2 years, depending on which rule applies to you
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
License classes
3 requirement levels
Exam to renew
Not required

Find your license class

Minnesota Plumbers Renew by License Class

Minnesota sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.

  • 16 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    1 license class
    • Restricted journeyworker plumber

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  • 4 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    2 license classes
    • Water conditioning journeyworker
    • Medical gas certificate

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  • 2 hours

    of board-approved CE every 2 years

    2 license classes
    • Unlicensed water conditioning
    • Unlicensed plumber (PA)

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Required subject matter

Topics Minnesota Plumbers Must Cover

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • State Plumbing Codemin. 8 hours

  • Remainder - Plumbing Code, technical topics related to plumbing installations and equipment, Minnmin. 8 hours

  • Water conditioning master and journeyworker variant: 4 hours total, at least 2 on the Plumbing Codemin. 2 hours

  • Registered unlicensed plumbermin. 2 hours

  • Medical gas installer certification variant: 4 hours on installation/repair/maintenance of medical gas systems, Minnmin. 4 hours

  • Code/Lawsmin. 2 hours

  • Other Related or Codemin. 2 hours

  • Technical topics related to water conditioning installation and servicing, or the Minnesota statutes and rules relating to water conditioningmin. 2 hours

  • Technical topics related to the installation, repair or maintenance of medical gas systems, NFPA 99, or the Minnesota laws and rules relating to medical gas systemsmin. 4 hours

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Minnesota

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    We report your completion to the board by roster. Then renew every 2 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Minnesota Plumber License

Who has to renew

Minnesota plumbers holding a license in one of these classes: Restricted journeyworker plumber, Water conditioning journeyworker, Medical gas certificate, Unlicensed water conditioning, Unlicensed plumber (PA) renew with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Hours differ by class — 16 hours for Restricted journeyworker plumber; 4 hours for Water conditioning journeyworker, Medical gas certificate; 2 hours for Unlicensed water conditioning, Unlicensed plumber (PA).

When to renew

Minnesota plumbers licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is December 31, 2027. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (MN Plumbers: journeyworker expire Dec 31 odd years (masters even years 2028-12-31); 16 hrs CE (dli.mn.gov))

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Minnesota sets plumbers requirements by license class (Restricted journeyworker plumber, Water conditioning journeyworker, Medical gas certificate, Unlicensed water conditioning, Unlicensed plumber (PA)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is December 31, 2027.

  2. 2

    Complete 2 to 16 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires 2 to 16 hours every 2 years, including State Plumbing Code, Remainder - Plumbing Code, technical topics related to plumbing installations and equipment, Minn, Water conditioning master and journeyworker variant: 4 hours total, at least 2 on the Plumbing Code, Registered unlicensed plumber and other required topics. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

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  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Minnesota, the provider uploads a completion roster to the board.

  5. 5

    Renew with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

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Questions Minnesota plumbers ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Minnesota plumbers need?
Minnesota plumbers must complete 2 to 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, depending on license class and years licensed, as set by Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
Which license types have different CE requirements in Minnesota?
Requirements differ by license class in Minnesota: 16 hours for Restricted journeyworker plumber; 4 hours for Water conditioning journeyworker, Medical gas certificate; 2 hours for Unlicensed water conditioning, Unlicensed plumber (PA).
What topics are required for Minnesota plumbers continuing education?
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requires coverage of: State Plumbing Code (8 hours); Remainder - Plumbing Code, technical topics related to plumbing installations and equipment, Minn (8 hours); Water conditioning master and journeyworker variant: 4 hours total, at least 2 on the Plumbing Code (2 hours); Registered unlicensed plumber (2 hours); Medical gas installer certification variant: 4 hours on installation/repair/maintenance of medical gas systems, Minn (4 hours); Code/Laws (2 hours); Other Related or Code (2 hours); Technical topics related to water conditioning installation and servicing, or the Minnesota statutes and rules relating to water conditioning (2 hours); Technical topics related to the installation, repair or maintenance of medical gas systems, NFPA 99, or the Minnesota laws and rules relating to medical gas systems (4 hours).
How are completed CE hours reported to Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry?
Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.
Can Minnesota plumbers complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Minnesota requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Minnesota Plumbers Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Minnesota professionals choose us

Minnesota Plumbers CE, Done Right

Every plumbers course is built to meet Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your Minnesota Plumber License on Time

2 to 16 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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