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Licensing & Contractor Applications
Separate payment is required for licensing and permit fees. It takes 1 business day to get licensed before a permit can be issued. License fees are listed on the applications along with the required bonding and insurance information.
Commercial Building Contractors Application (PDF)
Electrical Contractors - Licensed through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry visit their website.
Heating Contractors
Application not available online as our city requires testing see Mechanical Code Sec. 300:20, Subd. 6 below. We do not reciprocate other cities' Certificate of Competency cards. If you currently hold a Master Certificate in our city, please call 320-255-7239 or Email Permit Technician to obtain the application for a Heating Contractor's License
- Appliance Installer Exam Form Applications are currently being updated for 2024. The new applications should be available online and at City Hall in early December 2023.
Mechanical Code (PDF) - 2024 Tentative Test Dates:
Thursday February 15th, applications need to be submitted by Thursday January 18th
Thursday April 18th, applications need to be submitted by Thursday March 21st
Thursday September 19th, applications need to be submitted by Thursday August 15th
Mailed in applications must be postmarked by the required submitted date - You will receive an email several weeks before the test date notifying you if you qualify to take the test, testing fees are payable the day of the test, DO NOT send payments with applications.
Plumbing Contractors Application (PDF)
Residential Contractors - Licensed through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Contractors who are doing work on a house built before 1978 must have the EPA Lead Firm Certification.
Sewer Cleaners Application (PDF)