Painter 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: PSI
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Minnesota does not require a statewide license for painters. Residential contractors and remodelers must be licensed through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, but painting is not a separately licensed trade. Local licensing may apply. Verify with state agency.