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Boarding and Lodging Establishment or Lodging Establishment Providing Special Services
As of August 1, 2022, providers holding a valid license from a health-related licensing board (HLB) who has also undergone a background check under Minn. Statutes 214.075, shall not have a background study completed by the commissioner of human services (a NETStudy 2.0 background study).
MDH has created a document to address questions from providers and organizations about these changes, which you can find here: Background Studies for HLB-Licensed Providers FAQ (PDF)
This page contains information required to register as a Boarding and Lodging Establishment or Lodging Establishment Providing Special Services (BLSS) in Minnesota. This information is intended for individuals and organizations seeking to be registered as a Boarding and Lodging Establishment or Lodging Establishment Providing Special Services, or renew a current registration.
To find a BLSS provider near you or see information about registered providers, visit the Board and Lodging Special Services Lookup page.
To determine whether you must register as an establishment providing special services you should review Minnesota Statutes 157.17. If you are unsure whether this is the correct registration for your business or have questions, please contact the Licensing and Certification Program at 651-201-4200 or email health.fpc-web@state.mn.us to obtain additional clarification.
Your establishment must first be licensed as a Boarding and Lodging or Lodging Establishment in order to register as providing special services. Information on these licensing requirements can be found on the Licensing page of the Food, Pools, and Lodging Services (FPLS) website.
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Registration and Renewal
Beginning December 7, 2023, providers can apply or renew their BLSS registration online at the MDH Licensing System. Paper registrations and renewals will be accepted if postmarked by Dec. 14, 2023.
In order to use the system, you will need to create an account. Please make sure the account is created with your establishment’s permanent email address, as this is how MDH will communicate information about your registration. You can find instructions for creating an account on the MDH Licensing System Help page of our website.
Boarding and Lodging Establishment or Lodging Establishment Providing Special Services registrations are renewed annually. Registrants will receive a renewal notification by email approximately 60 days prior to the expiration date of the registration. If you do not receive a renewal notification within 30 days of the expiration date, please contact Health.fpc-web@state.mn.us.
Related Statutes and Rules
Read and understand all applicable statutes and rules listed below before submitting the application.
Department of Human Services Licensing and Provider Enrollment Requirements
Depending on the services you intend to provide you may also need a license or be enrolled as a provider by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Additional information: