Minnesota DLI license lookup
Search DLI's iMS system. Company license numbers start BC, CR or RR; a Q number is a person's registration, not a license. (source: DLI: Residential contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab), source: DLI: Residential contractor licensing (opens in a new tab))
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How: Search DLI's iMS system. License numbers start BC, CR or RR. A Q number is a person's registration, not a company license. (source: DLI: Residential contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab), source: DLI: Residential contractor licensing (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Open DLI iMS (button above). (source: DLI: Residential contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
- Search for the contractor. (source: DLI: Residential contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
- Make sure you see a BC, CR or RR license, not just a Q number. (source: DLI: Residential contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
What the results mean
- Roofer (RR) licenses don't cover gutters, soffit or fascia. (source: DLI: Residential contractor licensing (opens in a new tab))
- The Contractor Recovery Fund pays up to $550,000 per licensee. (source: DLI: Residential contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
Red flags when hiring
- Quotes a Q number as its license. (source: DLI: Residential contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab))
- A roofer quoting gutters, soffit or fascia on a roofer license. (source: DLI: Residential contractor licensing (opens in a new tab))
- A solar installer without a BC or CR license. (source: DLI: Residential contractor licensing (opens in a new tab))
Common questions
Do solar installers need a license?
Yes, since 1 July 2023 residential solar PV contractors need a BC or CR license. (source: DLI: Residential contractor licensing (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- DLI: Residential contractor licensing (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DLI: Residential contractor FAQs (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DLI: Contractor, roofer and remodeler exams (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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