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SSTS Business Licensing, Individual Certification and Enforcement

SSTS Business Licensing

An SSTS license is required to do business in Minnesota as an SSTS installer, maintainer, service provider, designer, advanced designer, inspector, or advanced inspector. Local governments cannot require additional local licenses for septic system professionals.

There are four requirements for a business license application:

  • Proof of an SSTS Surety Bond
  • Proof of general liability insurance
  • $200 fee for each license specialty area per year
  • Proof of employment of at least one SSTS Certified Individual per specialty area

If seeking a list of active SSTS Business Licenses, use the following search:

Questions? Contact the SSTS Licensing Coordinator by e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by phone at: 651-296-6300 or 800-657-3864.

If applying for a business license use the following forms:

Septic system diagramA Designated Certified Individual (DCI) is a person certified with the MPCA SSTS program who has attended training, passed exams, and gained experience in the specialty area for which he is seeking licensure.

Local and state government employees are required to be certified but not licensed, and are referred to as Qualified Employees (QE).

For more information on business licensing, read the following fact sheet:

SSTS Individual Certification

The state of Minnesota requires all individuals who install, maintain, provide service, design or inspect SSTS to be certified. Individual certification consists of training, examination, experience and continuing education.
If seeking a record of your SSTS Individual Certification, including expiration date and continuing education credits, use the following search:

Questions? Contact the SSTS Certification Coordinator by e-mail at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or by phone at: 651-296-6300 or 800-657-3864.

If applying for Individual Certification, use the following forms:

If interested in enrolling in SSTS Training, go to the following Web site:

If applying for SSTS Training Course Accreditation, use the following form and fact sheet:

If you have further questions about Individual Certification, read the following fact sheet:

Need-To-Know

Need-To-Know (N2K) criteria were developed as a guide to what SSTS professionals need to know to effectively and efficiently perform their services and duties. N2K criteria will be used to revise and update training and examination materials. If you would like to comment on the N2K criteria or are interested in participating in N2K committees, contact Charlie Thompson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jane Seaver at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Enforcement

Due to their permit and ordinance authorities, local units of government are often the first line of action for licensing enforcement activities. The MPCA provides enforcement when local actions fail or local governments or SSTS professionals need assistance. The MPCA investigates written complaints with sufficient evidence and retains the authority to suspend, restrict or revoke a license.

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