Professional license renewals due June 30

By Beth Petrowske

Professional licenses for engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors and other professionals licensed by the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design will expire June 30— regardless of when they were first issued.

All professionally licensed Mn/DOT employees are required by law to have a valid license to practice in their field.

Renewals can be completed online at www.aelslagid.state.mn.us or by mail. The Web site is available 24/7, but Board staff are only available weekdays to assist with renewal questions or problems.

When renewing online, applicants will need to enter their professional license or certificate number and the last four digits of their social security number to access their records. Online payment must be made using VISA or MasterCard.

For applicants who wish to renew their licenses by mail, payment must be made by check or money order. The renewal fee is $132. 

Applicants must have accumulated at least 24 professional development hours during the last two years to renew their license. This information is required on the renewal forms.

Some Mn/DOT job classes such as Landscape Design Specialist, Land Surveyor Administrative Management and Grad Trainee do not require a Board license. Employees should contact their supervisor or their local Human Resources designee if they are unclear whether or not they need a license.