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Lead supervisor license

Individual license for supervising licensed lead workers on lead hazard reduction projects.

Licensing authority: Minnesota Department of Health · Application information

Initial licensure by examination
Minnesota Lead Supervisor Independent Examination
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided form, a $50 nonrefundable fee, the original initial-course diploma copy and documentation of passing an independent examination.
Examination Sequence
Take the Minnesota independent examination only after successful initial training and obtain at least 70%.
Experience
At least one year as a licensed lead worker, one year in a government childhood lead poisoning prevention program, or two years in other environmental remediation or general commercial construction trades (4761.2260, subpart 2).
License Validity
Rule 4761.2260, subpart 4(A), states: "A lead supervisor license is valid for 12 months after completing the lead supervisor independent examination or for 12 months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most recently completed refresher training course." MDH Individual Lead Licensing instead states: "Your license is good for one year from the date of completion on the most recently submitted training course diploma." The rule controls the legal validity period; the MDH statement is retained as its implementation instruction.
Training
Complete a Minnesota-permitted initial supervisor course; alternatively complete an EPA-approved or EPA-authorized state/tribal initial supervisor course plus a Minnesota-permitted supervisor refresher. Minnesota initial training is at least 32 training hours including eight hands-on hours. Course completion entails full attendance, hands-on proficiency and a closed-book course examination; these are training conditions under 4761.2420, subpart 4, rather than an additional identified independent licensing examination.
Variance
The commissioner may grant a prospective variance from applicable rule requirements under 4761.2700 and 4717.7000-4717.7050. The applicant must request it in writing, identify the rule and reasons, propose equivalent protective measures and its duration, and comply with any imposed terms. A variance may not vary a statutory standard; approval requires no potential adverse public health, safety or environmental effect and an undue burden from strict compliance.
Initial Minnesota licensure for an out of state applicant
Minnesota Lead Supervisor Independent Examination
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided form, $50 nonrefundable fee, initial-course diploma or current out-of-state supervisor-license copy, documentation of passing an independent examination, and Minnesota supervisor-refresher diploma. MDH also instructs previously out-of-state licensed applicants to submit the initial and all subsequent refresher diplomas.
Experience
At least one year as a licensed lead worker, one year in a government childhood lead poisoning prevention program, or two years in other environmental remediation or general commercial construction trades (4761.2260, subpart 2).
License Validity
Rule 4761.2260, subpart 4(A), states: "A lead supervisor license is valid for 12 months after completing the lead supervisor independent examination or for 12 months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most recently completed refresher training course." MDH Individual Lead Licensing instead states: "Your license is good for one year from the date of completion on the most recently submitted training course diploma." The rule controls the legal validity period; the MDH statement is retained as its implementation instruction.
Prior Independent Score
Provide documentation of a passed independent examination. An examination from another jurisdiction is a condition; MDH identifies the Minnesota supervisor independent examination for this discipline, so the route retains that currently offered examination.
Prior License Or Training
Out-of-state applicants submit initial supervisor training or the current supervisor license from their licensing jurisdiction. The other jurisdiction license is an applicant condition, not a Minnesota examination leaf.
Training
Complete a Minnesota-permitted initial supervisor course; alternatively complete an EPA-approved or EPA-authorized state/tribal initial supervisor course plus a Minnesota-permitted supervisor refresher. Minnesota initial training is at least 32 training hours including eight hands-on hours. Course completion entails full attendance, hands-on proficiency and a closed-book course examination; these are training conditions under 4761.2420, subpart 4, rather than an additional identified independent licensing examination.
Variance
The commissioner may grant a prospective variance from applicable rule requirements under 4761.2700 and 4717.7000-4717.7050. The applicant must request it in writing, identify the rule and reasons, propose equivalent protective measures and its duration, and comply with any imposed terms. A variance may not vary a statutory standard; approval requires no potential adverse public health, safety or environmental effect and an undue burden from strict compliance.
Annual renewal, including expiry followed by timely refresher
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided renewal form annually, $50 nonrefundable renewal fee, and latest qualifying supervisor-refresher diploma. No regulated lead work after expiration. After completing the refresher, work may continue for up to 30 calendar days while renewal is pending only after submitting the renewal application and keeping the refresher diploma available on site.
License Validity
Rule 4761.2260, subpart 4(A), states: "A lead supervisor license is valid for 12 months after completing the lead supervisor independent examination or for 12 months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most recently completed refresher training course." MDH Individual Lead Licensing instead states: "Your license is good for one year from the date of completion on the most recently submitted training course diploma." The rule controls the legal validity period; the MDH statement is retained as its implementation instruction.
Training
Complete a Minnesota-permitted lead supervisor refresher of at least eight training hours within 36 months after the date on the last issued training diploma. Attend the whole refresher and pass its closed-book course examination (4761.2420, subpart 5). The course examination is part of the training condition, distinct from the independent licensing examination.
Variance
The commissioner may grant a prospective variance from applicable rule requirements under 4761.2700 and 4717.7000-4717.7050. The applicant must request it in writing, identify the rule and reasons, propose equivalent protective measures and its duration, and comply with any imposed terms. A variance may not vary a statutory standard; approval requires no potential adverse public health, safety or environmental effect and an undue burden from strict compliance.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Replacement of a lost, destroyed, or mutilated license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided duplicate-license application under 4761.2260, subpart 8.
Existing License
Applicant already holds a lead supervisor license that was lost, destroyed, or mutilated.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New license after failing the 36 month refresher deadline
Minnesota Lead Supervisor Independent Examination
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided form, a $50 nonrefundable fee, the original initial-course diploma copy and documentation of passing an independent examination.
Examination
Repeat initial training and pass the independent examination to qualify for a new license.
Experience
At least one year as a licensed lead worker, one year in a government childhood lead poisoning prevention program, or two years in other environmental remediation or general commercial construction trades (4761.2260, subpart 2).
License Validity
Rule 4761.2260, subpart 4(A), states: "A lead supervisor license is valid for 12 months after completing the lead supervisor independent examination or for 12 months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most recently completed refresher training course." MDH Individual Lead Licensing instead states: "Your license is good for one year from the date of completion on the most recently submitted training course diploma." The rule controls the legal validity period; the MDH statement is retained as its implementation instruction.
Training
Complete a Minnesota-permitted initial supervisor course; alternatively complete an EPA-approved or EPA-authorized state/tribal initial supervisor course plus a Minnesota-permitted supervisor refresher. Minnesota initial training is at least 32 training hours including eight hands-on hours. Course completion entails full attendance, hands-on proficiency and a closed-book course examination; these are training conditions under 4761.2420, subpart 4, rather than an additional identified independent licensing examination.
Training Lapse
No refresher course within 36 months of the last issued training diploma; renewal is unavailable.
Variance
The commissioner may grant a prospective variance from applicable rule requirements under 4761.2700 and 4717.7000-4717.7050. The applicant must request it in writing, identify the rule and reasons, propose equivalent protective measures and its duration, and comply with any imposed terms. A variance may not vary a statutory standard; approval requires no potential adverse public health, safety or environmental effect and an undue burden from strict compliance.

Lead supervisor license (limited)

Limited form of the lead supervisor license the commissioner may issue following previous violations under section 144.99, subdivision 8(c). Its individual terms are commissioner-imposed applicant conditions.

Licensing authority: Minnesota Department of Health · Application information

Initial licensure by examination
Minnesota Lead Supervisor Independent Examination
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided form, a $50 nonrefundable fee, the original initial-course diploma copy and documentation of passing an independent examination.
Examination Sequence
Take the Minnesota independent examination only after successful initial training and obtain at least 70%.
Experience
At least one year as a licensed lead worker, one year in a government childhood lead poisoning prevention program, or two years in other environmental remediation or general commercial construction trades (4761.2260, subpart 2).
License Validity
Rule 4761.2260, subpart 4(A), states: "A lead supervisor license is valid for 12 months after completing the lead supervisor independent examination or for 12 months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most recently completed refresher training course." MDH Individual Lead Licensing instead states: "Your license is good for one year from the date of completion on the most recently submitted training course diploma." The rule controls the legal validity period; the MDH statement is retained as its implementation instruction.
Limited License
The commissioner may issue a limited license following previous violations or condition grant or renewal on demonstrated corrective actions under 144.99, subdivision 8(c). The individual must satisfy the commissioner-imposed limitations; this authority does not establish an additional named examination or waive the underlying licensing qualifications.
Training
Complete a Minnesota-permitted initial supervisor course; alternatively complete an EPA-approved or EPA-authorized state/tribal initial supervisor course plus a Minnesota-permitted supervisor refresher. Minnesota initial training is at least 32 training hours including eight hands-on hours. Course completion entails full attendance, hands-on proficiency and a closed-book course examination; these are training conditions under 4761.2420, subpart 4, rather than an additional identified independent licensing examination.
Variance
The commissioner may grant a prospective variance from applicable rule requirements under 4761.2700 and 4717.7000-4717.7050. The applicant must request it in writing, identify the rule and reasons, propose equivalent protective measures and its duration, and comply with any imposed terms. A variance may not vary a statutory standard; approval requires no potential adverse public health, safety or environmental effect and an undue burden from strict compliance.
Initial Minnesota licensure for an out of state applicant
Minnesota Lead Supervisor Independent Examination
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided form, $50 nonrefundable fee, initial-course diploma or current out-of-state supervisor-license copy, documentation of passing an independent examination, and Minnesota supervisor-refresher diploma. MDH also instructs previously out-of-state licensed applicants to submit the initial and all subsequent refresher diplomas.
Experience
At least one year as a licensed lead worker, one year in a government childhood lead poisoning prevention program, or two years in other environmental remediation or general commercial construction trades (4761.2260, subpart 2).
License Validity
Rule 4761.2260, subpart 4(A), states: "A lead supervisor license is valid for 12 months after completing the lead supervisor independent examination or for 12 months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most recently completed refresher training course." MDH Individual Lead Licensing instead states: "Your license is good for one year from the date of completion on the most recently submitted training course diploma." The rule controls the legal validity period; the MDH statement is retained as its implementation instruction.
Limited License
The commissioner may issue a limited license following previous violations or condition grant or renewal on demonstrated corrective actions under 144.99, subdivision 8(c). The individual must satisfy the commissioner-imposed limitations; this authority does not establish an additional named examination or waive the underlying licensing qualifications.
Prior Independent Score
Provide documentation of a passed independent examination. An examination from another jurisdiction is a condition; MDH identifies the Minnesota supervisor independent examination for this discipline, so the route retains that currently offered examination.
Prior License Or Training
Out-of-state applicants submit initial supervisor training or the current supervisor license from their licensing jurisdiction. The other jurisdiction license is an applicant condition, not a Minnesota examination leaf.
Training
Complete a Minnesota-permitted initial supervisor course; alternatively complete an EPA-approved or EPA-authorized state/tribal initial supervisor course plus a Minnesota-permitted supervisor refresher. Minnesota initial training is at least 32 training hours including eight hands-on hours. Course completion entails full attendance, hands-on proficiency and a closed-book course examination; these are training conditions under 4761.2420, subpart 4, rather than an additional identified independent licensing examination.
Variance
The commissioner may grant a prospective variance from applicable rule requirements under 4761.2700 and 4717.7000-4717.7050. The applicant must request it in writing, identify the rule and reasons, propose equivalent protective measures and its duration, and comply with any imposed terms. A variance may not vary a statutory standard; approval requires no potential adverse public health, safety or environmental effect and an undue burden from strict compliance.
Annual renewal, including expiry followed by timely refresher
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided renewal form annually, $50 nonrefundable renewal fee, and latest qualifying supervisor-refresher diploma. No regulated lead work after expiration. After completing the refresher, work may continue for up to 30 calendar days while renewal is pending only after submitting the renewal application and keeping the refresher diploma available on site.
License Validity
Rule 4761.2260, subpart 4(A), states: "A lead supervisor license is valid for 12 months after completing the lead supervisor independent examination or for 12 months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most recently completed refresher training course." MDH Individual Lead Licensing instead states: "Your license is good for one year from the date of completion on the most recently submitted training course diploma." The rule controls the legal validity period; the MDH statement is retained as its implementation instruction.
Limited License
The commissioner may issue a limited license following previous violations or condition grant or renewal on demonstrated corrective actions under 144.99, subdivision 8(c). The individual must satisfy the commissioner-imposed limitations; this authority does not establish an additional named examination or waive the underlying licensing qualifications.
Training
Complete a Minnesota-permitted lead supervisor refresher of at least eight training hours within 36 months after the date on the last issued training diploma. Attend the whole refresher and pass its closed-book course examination (4761.2420, subpart 5). The course examination is part of the training condition, distinct from the independent licensing examination.
Variance
The commissioner may grant a prospective variance from applicable rule requirements under 4761.2700 and 4717.7000-4717.7050. The applicant must request it in writing, identify the rule and reasons, propose equivalent protective measures and its duration, and comply with any imposed terms. A variance may not vary a statutory standard; approval requires no potential adverse public health, safety or environmental effect and an undue burden from strict compliance.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Replacement of a lost, destroyed, or mutilated license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided duplicate-license application under 4761.2260, subpart 8.
Existing License
Applicant already holds a lead supervisor license that was lost, destroyed, or mutilated.
Limited License
The commissioner may issue a limited license following previous violations or condition grant or renewal on demonstrated corrective actions under 144.99, subdivision 8(c). The individual must satisfy the commissioner-imposed limitations; this authority does not establish an additional named examination or waive the underlying licensing qualifications.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

New license after failing the 36 month refresher deadline
Minnesota Lead Supervisor Independent Examination
Application
Submit the commissioner-provided form, a $50 nonrefundable fee, the original initial-course diploma copy and documentation of passing an independent examination.
Examination
Repeat initial training and pass the independent examination to qualify for a new license.
Experience
At least one year as a licensed lead worker, one year in a government childhood lead poisoning prevention program, or two years in other environmental remediation or general commercial construction trades (4761.2260, subpart 2).
License Validity
Rule 4761.2260, subpart 4(A), states: "A lead supervisor license is valid for 12 months after completing the lead supervisor independent examination or for 12 months after the completion date on the training course diploma for the most recently completed refresher training course." MDH Individual Lead Licensing instead states: "Your license is good for one year from the date of completion on the most recently submitted training course diploma." The rule controls the legal validity period; the MDH statement is retained as its implementation instruction.
Limited License
The commissioner may issue a limited license following previous violations or condition grant or renewal on demonstrated corrective actions under 144.99, subdivision 8(c). The individual must satisfy the commissioner-imposed limitations; this authority does not establish an additional named examination or waive the underlying licensing qualifications.
Training
Complete a Minnesota-permitted initial supervisor course; alternatively complete an EPA-approved or EPA-authorized state/tribal initial supervisor course plus a Minnesota-permitted supervisor refresher. Minnesota initial training is at least 32 training hours including eight hands-on hours. Course completion entails full attendance, hands-on proficiency and a closed-book course examination; these are training conditions under 4761.2420, subpart 4, rather than an additional identified independent licensing examination.
Training Lapse
No refresher course within 36 months of the last issued training diploma; renewal is unavailable.
Variance
The commissioner may grant a prospective variance from applicable rule requirements under 4761.2700 and 4717.7000-4717.7050. The applicant must request it in writing, identify the rule and reasons, propose equivalent protective measures and its duration, and comply with any imposed terms. A variance may not vary a statutory standard; approval requires no potential adverse public health, safety or environmental effect and an undue burden from strict compliance.

Minnesota Lead Supervisor Independent Examination

Provider
Minnesota Department of Health
Format
Online examination; MDH currently provides 25 questions. Rule 4761.2460, subpart 2(D), separately sets a minimum of 75 questions for independent testing organization permit applications.
Exam questions
25 questions on the current MDH online examination
Passing score
70% or better
Examination outline
  • Lead Supervisor Independent Examination Content
    • the role and responsibilities of a lead supervisor
    • background information on lead used in consumer products
    • the adverse health effects of lead on children, pregnant women, and adults
    • background information on federal and state regulations and local ordinances that govern regulated lead work, including the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations, title 29, section 1926.62, for the use of personal protective clothing and respiratory protection
    • liability and insurance issues related to lead hazard reduction
    • developing and implementing an occupant protection plan
    • interpreting lead risk assessment and inspection reports
    • developing and implementing an abatement report
    • recognizing and controlling lead hazards
    • interior and exterior abatement, in-place management, and other lead hazard reduction methods, including prohibited practices
    • interior and exterior dust abatement methods
    • bare soil abatement methods
    • daily and final cleanup methods
    • clearance standards, inspections, and testing
    • waste disposal; and
    • record keeping
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