Course Information

Initial Minnesota CFPM

If you have never been a Minnesota CFPM, follow these steps:

1. Attend an approved training course (ServSafe) and pass an approved exam.

If your ServSafe exam certificate is less than six months, you may use it to apply for initial Minnesota CFPM.
If your ServSafe exam certificate is more than six months old, you cannot use it to apply for initial Minnesota CFPM.
2. Mail initial application, required documentation, and $35 fee to MDH.
Apply for initial Minnesota CFPM no more than six months after passing the ServSafe exam.

If your ServSafe exam certificate is more than six months old, you must retake the ServSafe exam before applying.

Your Minnesota CFPM is valid for three years. To renew your Minnesota CFPM follow these steps:

1. Attend approved continuing education (this course)

You must complete at least four (4) hours of approved continuing education before the expiration date of your Minnesota CFPM certificate. If you do not complete four (4) hours of approved continuing education before the expiration date of your Minnesota CFPM certificate, you will be required to retake an initial course exam and provide proof of a passing score.
You have up to six (6) months after the expiration date of your Minnesota CFPM certificate to submit your renewal application and certification fee, along with your continuing education course certificates.

2. Mail renewal application, approved continuing education certificate(s) and $35 fee to MDH.

Apply for renewal of your Minnesota CFPM no more than 6 months after your Minnesota CFPM expires.

Renewal documentation requirements

Include:
- Application
- Copy of continuing education certificate(s) (four hours required)
- $35 check or money order payable to MDH

For more information about the MN Department of Health Initial or Review CFPM Certification process, please visit: https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/food/cfpm/howto.html

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