Michigan Electrical License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Michigan has 3 Electrical license classes. Most renew every year. Renewal fees are about $40 to $300, depending on the class. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. The details for each class are below.

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Electrical Contractor

Electrical Contractor · State license · Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules)

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Renew on the official site 517-241-9316

Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Expires December 31 every third year (staggered). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. Statute MCL 339.5707(7): renewable not later than March 1 of that year.

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Grace period: Statute MCL 339.5707(6): after March 1 of the renewal year an unrenewed contractor license is void and may only be relicensed by application and paying the appropriate license fee.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $300
Late fee: About $50 late fee if not renewed before the license expires (LARA renewals page).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
After March 1 of the renewal year an unrenewed contractor license is void; the contractor must apply for relicensure and pay the license fee, prorated by year (MCL 339.5707(8)). LARA does not publish a separate relicensure fee amount for contractors.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Michigan does not hold reciprocity with any other state or country (LARA). Out-of-state licensees submit a copy of their license and that jurisdiction's licensing requirements (hours, schooling) for case-by-case review. The Skilled Trades Regulation Act also allows a temporary nonrenewable license for out-of-state licensees in good standing (MCL 339.5219) and licensure without exam for qualifying military members, veterans and dependents (MCL 339.5223).

Notes

Contractor license must be tied to a qualifying Master Electrician (the licensee or a full-time Michigan-resident employee). If the qualifying license lapses, the contractor license is placed on hold until renewed and LARA is notified. Expiration may affect ability to pull permits. City of Detroit issues its own electrical licenses/registrations locally.

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Electrical Journeyman

Journeyman Electrician · State license · Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules)

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Renew on the official site 517-241-9316

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
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A board-approved code update course is required only within one year after a new state code is adopted (MCL 339.5715(4)); this does not happen every year. LARA does not set a fixed hour count on its renewal page. Approved courses are listed through CE Broker (www.cebroker.com, 877-434-6323). Proof is not submitted at renewal unless audited; keep a copy.
Deadline rule: Expires December 31 every year. Renewal opens 90 days before. Renewable within 60 days after Dec 31 per statute.

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Grace period: Statute MCL 339.5707(6): renewable not more than 60 days after Dec 31; after March 1 license void.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $40
Late fee: About $50 late fee if not renewed before expiration (LARA renewals page).
Reinstatement: After March 1 the license is void; apply for relicensure and pay the license fee. LARA does not publish a separate relicensure fee amount.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Michigan does not hold reciprocity with any other state or country (LARA). Out-of-state licensees submit a copy of their license and that jurisdiction's licensing requirements (hours, schooling) for case-by-case review. The Skilled Trades Regulation Act also allows a temporary nonrenewable license for out-of-state licensees in good standing (MCL 339.5219) and licensure without exam for qualifying military members, veterans and dependents (MCL 339.5223).

Notes

Included because journeymen employed by electrical contractors renew annually; qualifier is Master Electrician.

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Master Electrician

Master Electrician · State license · Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules)

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Renew on the official site 517-241-9316

Renewal cycle: Every year
Continuing education: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Show CE rules
A board-approved code update course is required only within one year after a new state code is adopted (MCL 339.5713(4)); this does not happen every year. LARA does not set a fixed hour count on its renewal page. Approved courses are listed through CE Broker (www.cebroker.com, 877-434-6323). Proof is not submitted at renewal unless audited; keep a copy.
Deadline rule: Expires December 31 every year. Renewal opens 90 days before. Statute: renewable within 60 days after Dec 31 (through about March 1).

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Grace period: Statute MCL 339.5707(6): renewable not more than 60 days after Dec 31; after March 1 a license not renewed is void.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $50
Late fee: About $50 late fee if not renewed before expiration (LARA renewals page).
Reinstatement: After March 1 the license is void; apply for relicensure and pay the license fee. LARA does not publish a separate relicensure fee amount.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Not required
Reciprocity: Michigan does not hold reciprocity with any other state or country (LARA). Out-of-state licensees submit a copy of their license and that jurisdiction's licensing requirements (hours, schooling) for case-by-case review. The Skilled Trades Regulation Act also allows a temporary nonrenewable license for out-of-state licensees in good standing (MCL 339.5219) and licensure without exam for qualifying military members, veterans and dependents (MCL 339.5223).

Notes

Fee per MCL 339.5707(2)(a) $50. Not allowed on a job site with an expired license; may affect permit pulling and apprentice time sign-off.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Michigan Electrical continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your Electrical Contractor deadline: Expires December 31 every third year (staggered). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. Statute MCL 339.5707(7): renewable not later than March 1 of that year.
2Renew online at https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $300, but fees change.
4If you miss the deadline: About $50 late fee if not renewed before the license expires (LARA renewals page).
5Check your Electrical Journeyman deadline: Expires December 31 every year. Renewal opens 90 days before. Renewable within 60 days after Dec 31 per statute.
6Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $40, but fees change.
7If you miss the deadline: About $50 late fee if not renewed before expiration (LARA renewals page).
8Check your Master Electrician deadline: Expires December 31 every year. Renewal opens 90 days before. Statute: renewable within 60 days after Dec 31 (through about March 1).
9Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $50, but fees change.

Michigan Electrical renewal questions

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

When does a Michigan electrical license expire?

Electrical Contractor: renews every 3 years. Expires December 31 every third year (staggered). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. Statute MCL 339.5707(7): renewable not later than March 1 of that year. Electrical Journeyman: renews every year. Expires December 31 every year. Renewal opens 90 days before. Renewable within 60 days after Dec 31 per statute. Master Electrician: renews every year. Expires December 31 every year. Renewal opens 90 days before. Statute: renewable within 60 days after Dec 31 (through about March 1). 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 many CE hours does a Michigan electrical license need?

Electrical Contractor: no CE required. Electrical Journeyman: CE is required, but the hours are not published. Master Electrician: CE is required, but the hours are not published. 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.

Is there a grace period for a Michigan electrical license?

Statute MCL 339.5707(6): after March 1 of the renewal year an unrenewed contractor license is void and may only be relicensed by application and paying the appropriate license fee. 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 much does it cost to renew a Michigan electrical license?

Electrical Contractor: About $300. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Michigan electrical license expires?

About $50 late fee if not renewed before the license expires (LARA renewals page). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Michigan accept electrical licenses from other states?

Michigan does not hold reciprocity with any other state or country (LARA). Out-of-state licensees submit a copy of their license and that jurisdiction's licensing requirements (hours, schooling) for case-by-case review. The Skilled Trades Regulation Act also allows a temporary nonrenewable license for out-of-state licensees in good standing (MCL 339.5219) and licensure without exam for qualifying military members, veterans and dependents (MCL 339.5223). 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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