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Michigan General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Michigan has 3 General contractor license classes. Most renew every 3 years. The renewal fee is about $150. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 21 hours. The details for each class are below.

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

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Builder Company / M&A Company / Branch license

Builder Company, M&A Company, Branch · 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 siteBoard phone: 517-241-9316
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
60-day late renewal period (late fee $20, then $35).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Lapsed 61 days to 3 years: relicensure application and fees, good moral character. Lapsed more than 3 years: also 60 hours of approved prelicensure education and pass current license exam. Relicensure fee amount not located (null).

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Express Pay NOT available - must log into Accela account. Must renew BOTH the company license and qualifying officer's individual license; company license placed in Section 2405 suspension if the individual license is not renewed.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Commercial general contractor (no state license)

No license required · 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 siteBoard phone: 517-241-9316

We did not find online renewal for this license, so the link may open the board site.

Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
Deadline rule
Not published, check with the board
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
Check the official site for the fee.
Late fee
Check the official site for the fee.

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Michigan's Article 24 residential builder licensing covers residential structures and combination residential and commercial structures only. There is no state general contractor license for purely commercial construction; cities such as Detroit may have their own requirements. Builders doing electrical, plumbing or mechanical work need those trade licenses.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Maintenance & Alteration Contractor - individual

M&A 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 siteBoard phone: 517-241-9316
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
21 hours
Show CE rulesFirst 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. Keep records 5 years; proof is sent only if audited. The renewal applicant must state they have a current copy of the Michigan Residential Code (MCL 339.2404b).
Deadline rule
Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
60-day late renewal period (late fee $20, then $35).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Lapsed 61 days to 3 years: relicensure application and fees, good moral character. Lapsed more than 3 years: also 60 hours of approved prelicensure education and pass current license exam. Relicensure fee amount not located (null).

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Crafts: carpentry, concrete, excavation, insulation, masonry, siding, roofing, screens/storm sash, gutters, tile & marble, house wrecking, swimming pools, basement waterproofing. Craft(s) are listed on the license.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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Residential Builder - individual (qualifying officer)

Residential Builder · 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 siteBoard phone: 517-241-9316
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
Continuing education
21 hours
Show CE rulesFirst 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. Keep records 5 years; proof is sent only if audited. The renewal applicant must state they have a current copy of the Michigan Residential Code (MCL 339.2404b).
Deadline rule
Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance
Grace period
60-day late renewal period (late fee $20, then $35).

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $150
Late fee
About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration.
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)Lapsed 61 days to 3 years: relicensure application and fees, good moral character. Lapsed more than 3 years: also 60 hours of approved prelicensure education and pass current license exam. Relicensure fee amount not located (null).

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
Not published, check with the board
Notes

Individual qualifying-officer license must be maintained in addition to any company license; if it lapses, company license goes to Section 2405 suspension. Must maintain place of business in Michigan; branch office license per additional location. Express Pay available for individual license. Residential and combination residential/commercial structures only; $600 aggregate project exemption.

Confidence: HighConfirmed from official rule textLast checked Oct 17, 2026
Sources (6)

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

How to renew

  1. 1Check your Builder Company / M&A Company / Branch license deadline: Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
  2. 2Renew online at https://aca-prod.accela.com/LARA/Login.aspx
  3. 3Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $150, but fees change.
  4. 4If you miss the deadline: About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration.
  5. 5Check your Maintenance & Alteration Contractor - individual deadline: Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
  6. 6Complete 21 continuing education hours before renewing. 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. Keep records 5 years; proof is sent only if audited. The renewal applicant must state they have a current copy of the Michigan Residential Code (MCL 339.2404b).
  7. 7Renew online at https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
  8. 8Check your Residential Builder - individual (qualifying officer) deadline: Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.

Michigan General contractor renewal questions

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

When does a Michigan general contractor license expire?

Builder Company / M&A Company / Branch license: renews every 3 years. Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. Maintenance & Alteration Contractor - individual: renews every 3 years. Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. Residential Builder - individual (qualifying officer): renews every 3 years. Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. 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 general contractor license need?

Builder Company / M&A Company / Branch license: no CE required. Maintenance & Alteration Contractor - individual: 21 hours per renewal. Residential Builder - individual (qualifying officer): 21 hours per renewal. 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 general contractor license?

60-day late renewal period (late fee $20, then $35). 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 general contractor license?

Builder Company / M&A Company / Branch license: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Michigan general contractor license expires?

About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

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Spot something out of date?

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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