Michigan Licensing Overview

  • Michigan requires licensing at the State level for Construction, Remodeling, or Alteration of Residential or combination Residential & Commercial Structures.
  • Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Sub-Contractors are required to be licensed at the State level for both Commercial or Residential projects.
  • For additional licensing requirements including experience, financial and bonding requirements, exam information, reference books needed, Reciprocity and Continuing Education Requirements, please select the appropriate License link below.

Michigan Residential

Residential

Michigan Residential Contractor

A person who contracts with another to do residential, or combination residential and commercial, construction or remodeling on a project whose total value is $600 or more is required to be licensed as either a residential builder or a residential maintenance & alteration contractor. The first step in the licensing process is to pass both the Business Law Exam and Residential Contractors Exam.

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Michigan Business and Law

Business and Law

Michigan Business Law

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Michigan Specialty Trades

Specialty Trades

Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor

Michigan Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License allows work ONLY in specific classifications for which you have been licensed. There is no limit to the number of trades in which you may be licensed. If you intend to do general remodeling or work in more than three(3) trades, you may wish to apply for the Residential Builder license.

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