Who requires it
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD)
License & permit · Minnesota
Minnesota Plumbing Contractor Bond
Plumbing contractor and restricted plumbing contractor licensing in Minnesota requires a surety bond of at least $25,000. Minn. Stat. § 326B.46, subdivision 2 establishes that bond for plumbing work; DLI’s approved plumbing contractor bond form is what you file.
Common bond amount
$25,000
Statutory minimum under Minn. Stat. § 326B.46, subd. 2.
How you file
Upload the DLI plumbing contractor form in iMS; stays in force while licensed
Renewal
Maintain continuous coverage with plumbing contractor renewal
Who requires it
Anyone who performs or offers to perform plumbing work that needs a plumbing contractor or restricted plumbing contractor license must maintain the statutory bond. Confirm any limited statutory exemption directly with DLI before relying on a different trade credential.
How much is required
Minn. Stat. § 326B.46, subdivision 2 establishes a bond of at least $25,000 for plumbing work (or for combined plumbing and subsurface sewage treatment work when the bond also meets § 115.56 requirements). The ordinary DLI plumbing contractor amount used for licensing is $25,000—confirm the form you are filing if your work also covers subsurface sewage treatment systems.
How to get and file it
Obtain a Minnesota-licensed surety bond on the current DLI plumbing contractor form, match the name on the bond to your business filing, attach the power of attorney, and upload it with the plumbing contractor application in iMS. Keep the bond continuous under § 326B.0921 while the plumbing contractor license stays active. Plumbing contractor licenses expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years. If the surety cancels, expect at least 30 days’ certified-mail notice to DLI—replace coverage before the license is left without a bond.
Cost note
$25,000 is the usual required bond amount on the plumbing contractor path, not the premium you pay. See bond amount vs premium. Bond amount vs premium →
Requirement checklist
- Required amount
- At least $25,000 surety bond to the State of Minnesota
- Authority
- Minn. Stat. § 326B.46, subd. 2 / § 326B.0921
Official sources
Related resources
Frequently asked questions
Does this bond cover every limited plumbing-related trade?
No. This guide covers the plumbing contractor and restricted plumbing contractor instrument. Limited trade paths may use different filings, so follow the current DLI packet for your exact scope.
Surety basics (not repeated here)
Universal surety concepts explained once—linked here instead of repeated on every state or bond page.
Apply for the Plumbing Contractor Bond
The application can open with this bond already selected. You can still go back and change selections.
Last verified 2026-08-07. This guide is based on verified educational content and official sources.
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