Minnesotacontractor insurance & bonding requirements
Updated April 2026 · Source: MN Dept of Labor — Residential Building Contractor License §326B
Minimum requirements
- General liability
- $1,000,000
- Auto liability
- $500,000
- Workers' comp
- Required for crews
Licensed general contractors in Minnesotacarry commercial insurance so that if a crew member gets injured on-site, a homeowner's appliance is damaged during demo, or a neighboring property suffers an impact from construction, the contractor's policy (not the homeowner's) pays the claim. AskBaily does not match homeowners to contractors below these minimums.
Residential Building Contractor License required. Contractor Recovery Fund assessment in lieu of bond.
Common questions
What insurance does a Minnesota general contractor need?
A Minnesota general contractor needs at minimum $1,000,000 general liability coverage plus $500,000 auto liability. Workers' compensation insurance is required for crews. Per MN Dept of Labor — Residential Building Contractor License §326B.
How much is the surety bond for Minnesota contractors?
Minnesota does not require a state-level surety bond for general contractors. Residential Building Contractor License required. Contractor Recovery Fund assessment in lieu of bond.
Who is the licensing authority in Minnesota?
MN Dept of Labor — Residential Building Contractor License §326B is the authority for Minnesota contractor oversight. Public license lookup is available at https://www.dli.mn.gov/.
How does AskBaily verify contractors in Minnesota?
AskBaily runs automated verification against MN Dept of Labor — Residential Building Contractor License §326B before a contractor is matched to a homeowner project. The pro's license number is validated live at signup.
What happens if a contractor doesn't carry the required insurance?
Underinsured contractors are removed from the AskBaily match pool immediately. A homeowner who hires an unlicensed or underinsured contractor in Minnesota can lose the right to mechanic's lien protection, may be held liable for on-site injuries, and forfeits protection under MN Dept of Labor — Residential Building Contractor License §326B. That's why AskBaily's policy is to match only verified pros.
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