Contractors License 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.
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Michigan 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.