Michigan general contractor continuing education requirements

2 of the 3 Michigan general contractor license types we track need continuing education: 21 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Michigan General contractor renewal guide

21 hours of CE

Applies to: Maintenance & Alteration Contractor - individual and Residential Builder - individual (qualifying officer)

CE hours: 21 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Renewal deadline: Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
License level: State license
Board: Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Hours and topics

First or second renewal cycle: 21 hours per 3-year cycle (at least 3 hours each year in the first 6 years), including 1 hour on building codes and laws, 1 hour on safety and 1 hour on changes in construction and business management laws, plus 18 hours of other topics.
Third or later cycle, and licensees first licensed before January 1, 2009: 3 hours per cycle (1 hour each on codes and laws, safety, and construction and business law changes).
Approved activities include prelicensure courses, BCC code update courses, MIOSHA safety courses and trade seminars; distance learning counts.

Proof and reporting

Keep records 5 years; proof is sent only if audited.

How CE ties to the renewal

The renewal applicant must state they have a current copy of the Michigan Residential Code (MCL 339.2404b).

Renew on the official site 517-241-9316

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HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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Michigan General contractor licenses with no CE on file

Our records list no continuing education requirement for these license types. Check with the board, rules change.

Builder Company / M&A Company / Branch license

How CE fits into the Michigan renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Michigan General contractor renewal guide.

Michigan General contractor CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Michigan general contractor license need?

Maintenance & Alteration Contractor - individual and Residential Builder - individual (qualifying officer): 21 hours (the license renews every 3 years). Check with Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules) before you rely on it.

What does Michigan general contractor continuing education have to cover?

First or second renewal cycle: 21 hours per 3-year cycle (at least 3 hours each year in the first 6 years), including 1 hour on building codes and laws, 1 hour on safety and 1 hour on changes in construction and business management laws, plus 18 hours of other topics. Third or later cycle, and licensees first licensed before January 1, 2009: 3 hours per cycle (1 hour each on codes and laws, safety, and construction and business law changes). Approved activities include prelicensure courses, BCC code update courses, MIOSHA safety courses and trade seminars; distance learning counts. Check with Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Michigan general contractor CE hours?

Keep records 5 years; proof is sent only if audited. Check with Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules) before you rely on it.

When do Michigan general contractor CE hours have to be done?

Maintenance & Alteration Contractor - individual and Residential Builder - individual (qualifying officer): Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. The renewal applicant must state they have a current copy of the Michigan Residential Code (MCL 339.2404b). Check with Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules) before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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