TradeGuardMinnesota subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Minnesota, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Minnesota
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage
Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses residential contractors and remodelers. Commercial work may require local licenses.
Minnesota operates an approved state OSHA plan. Minnesota has an approved state OSHA plan (MNOSHA) covering private and public sector
Bond required for residential contractor license
- DLI: Minnesota Dept of Labor and Industry
- MNOSHA: Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health
Summary for Minnesota
Minnesota has its own OSHA plan. Residential contractor license required. Workers comp required.
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Minnesota compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Minnesota?+
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses residential contractors and remodelers. Commercial work may require local licenses.
Does Minnesota follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Minnesota runs its own OSHA-approved state plan. Minnesota has an approved state OSHA plan (MNOSHA) covering private and public sector
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Minnesota?+
Yes. Bond required for residential contractor license
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Minnesota agencies before relying on them.