ClearLicensed renewal checklist

Michigan contractor license renewal checklist

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Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

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)

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.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $300. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: 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.
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.
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $300, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Electrical

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)

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.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $300. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late fee if not renewed before the license expires (LARA renewals page).
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.
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $300, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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)

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $40. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late fee if not renewed before expiration (LARA renewals page).
Grace period: Statute MCL 339.5707(6): renewable not more than 60 days after Dec 31; after March 1 license void.
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $40, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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)

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $50. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $50 late fee if not renewed before expiration (LARA renewals page).
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.
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $50, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing

Journey Plumber (Journey Plumber)

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

Deadline: Apr 30 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $40. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $100 late fee if not renewed before the license expires (LARA). MCL 339.6121(3) lists a $50 journey plumber relicensure fee, plus the annual renewal fee, for a license not renewed within 60 days.
Grace period: 60 days after expiration (statute).
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $40, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Master Plumber (Master Plumber)

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

Deadline: Renew every 3 years by April 30 (staggered). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Required, but the hours are not published. Check with the board
Renewal fee: About $300. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: LARA: about $100 late fee if not renewed before expiration. Statute: not renewed within 60 days -> renewal fee plus about $100 relicensure fee.
Grace period: 60 days after expiration (statute).
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for the required continuing education (hours not published, check with the board)
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $300, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Plumbing Contractor (Plumbing Contractor (license no. begins)

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

Deadline: Renew every 3 years by April 30 (staggered). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration. Statute MCL 339.6121: fee computed pro rata if applying outside April 30 - June 30 window.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $300. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: LARA: about $100 late fee if not renewed before expiration. Statute MCL 339.6121(8): if not renewed within 60 days of expiration, relicensure requires renewal fee plus about $100 relicensure fee.
Grace period: 60 days after expiration (statute); after that must be relicensed via application to the board.
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $300, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Roofing

Maintenance & Alteration Contractor (Roofing craft) - individual (M&A Contractor - roofing)

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

Deadline: Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 21 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration.
Grace period: 60 days after expiration before late fee increases to $35 (late renewal period); lapsed 61 days+ requires relicensure.
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 21 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pest control

Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator (e.g., Cat. 7A General Pest, 7B Wood Destroying) (Commercial Applicator - Category 7)

State license · Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit

Deadline: Credentials expire December 31 every third year (date printed on card). MDARD mails Applicator Renewal Application about 3 months before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 16 hours
Renewal fee: About $75. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee stated; renewal period continues 1 year after expiration.
Grace period: 1-year renewal period after expiration of the credential (renewal requires application, fee, and credits/exams).
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/licensing/pesticide/pesticide-applicator-certification/certprocess/renewal-process
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 16 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $75, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Pesticide Application Business License (PABL) (PABL)

State license · Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit

Deadline: Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle: Every year
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $100. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee stated; operating after 12/31 without renewal subjects firm to enforcement.
Grace period: None stated - must renew by Dec 31.
Insurance: Certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance showing licensee name/address and effective/expiration dates. Most categories (incl. structural/general pest): at least $100,000 bodily injury per occurrence and $25,000 property damage per occurrence. Aerial application, fumigation, and right-of-way: at least $100,000 BI per occurrence, $25,000 PD per occurrence, and $300,000 combined single limit. If multiple categories, the greater requirement applies.
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/licensing/pesticide/pesticide-application-business
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $100, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Registered Commercial Applicator (technician) (Registered Applicator)

State license · Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Pesticide and Plant Pest Management / Central Licensing Unit

Deadline: Registration expires December 31 every third year.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 8 hours
Renewal fee: About $45. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: No late fee stated.
Grace period: 1-year renewal period after expiration.
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/licensing/pesticide/pesticide-applicator-certification/certprocess/renewal-process
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 8 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $45, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

General contractor

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)

Deadline: Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: Not required
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration.
Grace period: 60-day late renewal period (late fee $20, then $35).
Official link: https://aca-prod.accela.com/LARA/Login.aspx
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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)

Michigan does not issue a state license for this work. Check with your city or county.

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.

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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)

Deadline: Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 21 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration.
Grace period: 60-day late renewal period (late fee $20, then $35).
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 21 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

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)

Deadline: Renew every 3 years by May 31 (staggered; not all residential builder licenses renew the same year). Renewal opens 90 days before expiration.
Renewal cycle: Every 3 years
CE hours: 21 hours
Renewal fee: About $150. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee: About $20 late fee if not renewed before expiration; increases to about $35 if not renewed within 60 days after expiration.
Grace period: 60-day late renewal period (late fee $20, then $35).
Official link: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/license-registration-renewals
Last verified: Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

Your license number and your login for the board portal
Completion certificates for 21 hours of continuing education
A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $150, fees change)

After filing

Renewal submitted
Confirmation number or receipt saved
New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline