
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination and License |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $195 |
Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Michigan Maintenance and Alteration Contractor License Renewal |
Agency Fee: | $185 |
Due: | Triennially by May 31. |
Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Mechanical Contractor Examination & Licensing |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 2/4/16 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | https://mylicense.mdch.state.mi.us/MyLicenseEnterpriseDleg/Login.aspx |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Triennially |
Fact Checked: | 2/4/16 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Fact Checked: | 1/27/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 6/22/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $200 |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 6/22/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $400 |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Fact Checked: | 12/4/18 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 6/22/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 6/22/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 6/22/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 6/22/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $75 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 6/22/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Boiler Installer's or Repairer's Examination |
Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $80 license fee |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
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. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Boiler Installer's or Repairer's Examination |
Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $80 license fee |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 Exam fee and $40 license fee |
Notarize: | Required |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially by April 30. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $15 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $15 |
Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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 |
Fact Checked: | 4/27/18 |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Fact Checked: | 1/30/20 |
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