Minn. Stats. 183.375

MINNESOTA RULES 5225.0100 - 5225.8600

There are 10 commercial licenses for the operation of low- and high-pressure boilers, one hobby license for the operation of steam traction engines and one pilot's license for the operation of boats-for-hire used on Minnesota's inland waters. The 10 commercial license classifications are:

Chief Engineer, classes A, B or C;
First Class Engineer -- classes A, B or C;
Second Class Engineer -- classes A, B or C; and
Special Engineer

Boiler operator license application and affidavit of operating experience is available on the MN Dept. of Labor and Industry (DLI) website at Boiler and hobby boiler licensing.

Refer to:

Boiler operator license classifications and experience requirements  

View a chart showing all of the license numbering changes

License period extended to two years (boilers)

Boiler operator license classifications and experience requirements

E-Licensing surcharge is in effect for fee schedules.



Licensing surcharge to be assessed

The Minnesota Legislature passed legislation requiring a 10% surcharge of no less than $5 and no more than $150 on each business, commercial, professional or occupational license. The funding from this surcharge will go to MN.IT Services (formerly Office of Enterprise Technology (OET)), which is establishing an electronic licensing system for the state. The surcharge will be in place through June 30, 2015. See Minn. Stat. § 16E.22.

Two years.

Within week of application. Exam scored same day taken. License card issued within two weeks of passing exam or renewing license.

See Minn. Stat. § 183.375-.62.

See also Update an Existing License