CNC Machinist License Requirements in Minnesota
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Minnesota does not require a statewide license for CNC Machinists. No state agency regulates this trade. NIMS certifications and registered apprenticeship programs are commonly used by employers.