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Wells and Borings: Explorer Company / Responsible Individual / Drilling Machines & Hoist Registration
License Description The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) licenses contractors who construct, repair, and seal wells and borings.
Company License Application
An explorer's license is issued by MDH and is required to construct, repair, or seal exploratory borings. The explorer's license shall include the name of the responsible individual who will supervise or oversee the location, construction, and sealing of exploratory borings on behalf of the explorer.

Certification of Responsible Individual
The construction, maintenance, and sealing of exploratory borings must be supervised by a certified responsible individual. In order to be certified as a responsible individual an applicant must (1) take and pass a written exam, (2) be licensed by the state of Minnesota as a professional engineer or geologist, or (3) be certified by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Having one of these accreditations enables an applicant to bypass the written exam.

Drilling Machines and Hoists Registration
A drilling machine or hoist may not be used for exploratory boring, or for any drilling activity requiring a license, unless the drilling machine or hoist is registered with MDH.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Registration
Under Minn. Stat. § 103I.601, subdivision 3, the explorer must also register with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) â?? Division of Lands and Minerals at least 30 days prior to constructing an exploratory boring. This registration must be renewed annually. The DNR may require a bond, security, or other assurance from the explorer if the DNR has reasonable doubt about the explorerâ??s financial ability to comply with the requirements of law. Contact DNR â?? Division of Lands and Minerals for additional information.


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Licensing Applications and Registration - Explorer Responsible Individual

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Licensing Agency
Minnesota Department of Health
Division of Health Policy and Systems Compliance
121 East Seventh Place or PO Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 201 5000
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Specific course required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 10/13/2021
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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