When do individual licenses expire?

Individual licenses in Minnesota typically expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month. This means that each licensee will need to renew their license before the end of the month in which they were born. This system is designed to create a more systematic approach to renewals, allowing individuals to easily remember when they need to renew based on their personal birth date.

Other potential expiration options do not align with Minnesota's licensing rules. For instance, expiring every January or at the end of the fiscal year is not reflective of the individual nature of these licenses, which are tied specifically to the birth date of the licensee. Similarly, expiring on the last day of the month of application would not account for the ongoing nature of a license linked to personal information rather than the administrative process of obtaining the license. By linking expiration to the licensee's birth month, the state encourages timely renewal and helps maintain accurate records of licensed individuals.