Michigan HVAC License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Mechanical Contractor (Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes (Licensing Section; includes Electrical Administrative Board, State Plumbing Board, Board of Mechanical Rules)) renews every 3 years and has a renewal fee of about $300. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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Mechanical Contractor

Mechanical Contractor (work classificati · 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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Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
Continuing education: Not required
Deadline rule: Expires August 31 every third year (staggered; not all mechanical contractor licenses expire the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. MCL 339.5813 allows renewal by filing the application and fee on or before October 31 of the renewal year.

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Grace period: Statute: renewable through October 31 of the renewal year (about 60 days). After that the license is void for purposes of obtaining a permit and can only be reinstated.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $300
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About $100 late fee if not renewed before the license expires (LARA). Rule R 339.5116 sets a $100 late renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, for renewals filed more than 60 days after expiration.
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A license not renewed is void for obtaining permits; the contractor may be relicensed only by applying for reinstatement and paying the license fee. Renewal within 3 years after the license is voided requires no reexamination; a license expired more than 3 years requires a new application and exam (LARA; R 339.5118).

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

Work classifications on license: hydronic heating/cooling & process piping; HVAC equipment; ductwork; refrigeration; limited/unlimited heating service; limited/unlimited refrigeration & AC service; fire suppression; specialty. Contractor of record must be a licensed mechanical contractor (employee/officer of the company). 3 yrs/6,000 hrs experience per classification for initial license. Licensee must register license with the local enforcing agency (municipal fee max $15, MCL 339.5817). Expired license may impact ability to pull permits.

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How to renew

1Check your Mechanical Contractor deadline: Expires August 31 every third year (staggered; not all mechanical contractor licenses expire the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. MCL 339.5813 allows renewal by filing the application and fee on or before October 31 of the renewal 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 $100 late fee if not renewed before the license expires (LARA). Rule R 339.5116 sets a $100 late renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, for renewals filed more than 60 days after expiration.

Michigan HVAC renewal questions

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

When does a Michigan HVAC license expire?

Mechanical Contractor: renews every 3 years. Expires August 31 every third year (staggered; not all mechanical contractor licenses expire the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. MCL 339.5813 allows renewal by filing the application and fee on or before October 31 of the renewal year. 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 HVAC license need?

Mechanical Contractor: no CE required. 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 HVAC license?

Statute: renewable through October 31 of the renewal year (about 60 days). After that the license is void for purposes of obtaining a permit and can only be reinstated. 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 HVAC license?

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

What happens if a Michigan HVAC license expires?

About $100 late fee if not renewed before the license expires (LARA). Rule R 339.5116 sets a $100 late renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, for renewals filed more than 60 days after expiration. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Michigan accept HVAC 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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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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