How to get a general contractor license in Michigan
Michigan general contractor licensing covers hours, prerequisites, exam path, fees, and renewal. Confirm current rules on the board source before you apply.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Prelicensure Education Requirements for Residential Builder and Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Applicants Scam Alert - Do NOT click links or share personal data.
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- - Verify communications via official channels: Michigan.gov/LARA - If you suspect fraud, report it immediately to LARA-Safety@michigan.gov # Prelicensure Education Requirements for Residential Builder and Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Applicants
- Board page: Prelicensure Education Requirements for Residential Builder and Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Applicants
Requirements overview
- Michigan sets experience, education, and exam rules for general contractor applicants
- Documented OJT or apprenticeship hours are common for journeyman / technician paths
- Master and contractor tracks usually add experience, exams, and firm paperwork
- Confirm current hour totals, affidavits, and fees on the state board before you apply
Exam
- See the Michigan contractor exam guide for vendor, scheduling, and prep
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Renewals
- Most credentials renew on a fixed cycle with mandatory CE or training
- Roster watch → intake → assemble → sign → submit
Related: Exam · Renewal and CE
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