Michigan Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Michigan.
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Michigan Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Michigan Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42954--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination and License |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Triennially |
Michigan Elevator Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-45138--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Michigan Fire Alarm Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_17415-42954--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Michigan Maintenance and Alteration Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72602_72731_72862---,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $195 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | Michigan Maintenance and Alteration Contractor License Renewal |
| Agency Fee: | $185 |
| Due: | Triennially by May 31. |
Michigan Mechanical Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-45140--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Mechanical Contractor Examination & Licensing |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Triennially |
Michigan Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42835--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Triennially |
Michigan Residential Builder License
Initial Registration
| Form: | http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72602_72731_72862---,00.html |
| Agency Fee: | $195 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | https://mylicense.mdch.state.mi.us/MyLicenseEnterpriseDleg/Login.aspx |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Triennially |
Michigan Sign Specialty Contractor License
| More Information: | http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_17415-42954--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Michigan Type 1 Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-11407_15333_15369-36200--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
Michigan Type 2 Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-11407_15333_15369-36200--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Individual Licenses
Michigan Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Michigan Asbestos Abatement Contrator/Supervisor Accreditation
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-11407_15333_15369-36200--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Michigan Asbestos Abatement Inspector Accreditation
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-11407_15333_15369-36200--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Michigan Asbestos Abatement Management Planner Accreditation
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-11407_15333_15369-36200--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Michigan Asbestos Abatement Project Designer Accreditation
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-11407_15333_15369-36200--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Michigan Asbestos Abatement Worker Accreditation
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-11407_15333_15369-36200--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Michigan Boiler Installer License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42822--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Boiler Installer's or Repairer's Examination |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $80 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Boiler Operator License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42822--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Boiler Operator or Stationary Engineer Examination and Registration |
| Agency Fee: | $50 applicaiton fee + $80 if applying for either Low Pressure OR High Pressure status and additional $80 if applying for BOTH High and Low Pressure status. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Boiler Repairer License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42822--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Boiler Installer's or Repairer's Examination |
| Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $80 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $80 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Electrical Journeyman License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42954--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Elevator Journeyperson License
| More Information: | http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-45138--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 Exam fee and $40 license fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Fire Alarm Specialty Technician License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42954--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42835--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Master Electrician License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42954--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Master Plumber License
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42835--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $300 |
| Due: | Triennially by April 30. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Plumbing Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | https://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_77372-42835--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by April 30. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Sign Specialist License
| More Information: | http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-10575_17394_17415-42954--,00.html |
| Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $40 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
| Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
