Michigan Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Michigan.
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Michigan Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Michigan Fire Alarm/Fire Suppression Firm License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Fire Services |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | Certification Fee Schedule: |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Certification Fee Schedule: |
Due: | Trienially by Decemeber 31. |
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Michigan Maintenance and Alteration Contractor Company License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $195 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Triennially by May 31. |
Michigan Plumbing Contractor License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially |
Michigan Residential Builder Company License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $195 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Triennially by May 31. |
Michigan Type 1 Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Licenses expire annually by the date of issuance but renewals must be filed at least 30 days prior to the expiration date. |
Michigan Type 2 Asbestos Abatement Contractor License
Agency: | Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Asbestos Program |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Licenses expire annually by the date of issuance but renewals must be filed at least 30 days prior to the expiration date. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Charter Township of Buena Vista Contractor License Registration
Agency: | Charter Township of Buena Vista - Community Development Department (MI) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Insurance Requirements: | Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by MCL § 418.115. |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
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City of Dearborn Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary based on the type of contractor being registered. See application form for a detailed fee schedule. |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
Agency Fee: | Fees vary by the type of contractor being registered. |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
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City of Detroit Awning & Canopy Erector License
Agency: | City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $46 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $46 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
City of Detroit Boiler Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or in person |
Agency Fee: | $22 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or in person |
Agency Fee: | $22 |
Due: | Triennially by associated state-level license renewal |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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City of Detroit Electrical Contractor License & Registration
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Due: | Annually by December 31 |
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City of Detroit Elevator Contractor License & Registration
Initial Registration
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Instructions: | Complete both applications |
Filing Method: | In-person |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal or Registration of Contractor License |
Agency Fee: | $195 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
City of Detroit Fire Alarm Contractor License & Registration
Initial Registration
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $82 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Detroit Mechanical Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | Mechanical Registration Form - Application for Renewal or Registration of Contractor License |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $23 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Mechanical Registration Form - Application for Renewal or Registration of Contractor License |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $23 |
Due: | Triennially by the associated state-level license renewal |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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City of Detroit Plumbing Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Renewal or Registration of Contractor License |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $22 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal or Registration of Contractor License |
Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $22 |
Due: | Annually by the associated state-level license renewal |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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City of Detroit Residential Builder & Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $46 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | Mail or online |
Agency Fee: | $46 |
Due: | Triennially by the associated state-level license renewal |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
City of Detroit Sign Erector License
Agency: | City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: |
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Agency Fee: | $46 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $46 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
City of Detroit Sign Specialist Contractor License & Registration
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Due: | Annually by December 31 |
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City of Detroit Steeplejack License
Agency: | City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: |
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Agency Fee: | $46 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $46 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
City of Detroit Window Washer License
Agency: | City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Building Inspection Team (MI) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: |
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Agency Fee: | $46 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $46 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
City of Detroit Wrecking Contractor License & Registration
Initial Registration
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Bond Amount: | $50,000 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Application for Renewal or Registration of Contractor License |
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Agency Fee: | $90 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Bond Amount: | $50,000 |
City of Holland Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Holland (MI) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Registration Renewal
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Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
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Lansing Building Wrecker’s/Mover’s License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $175 |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | Building Wrecker or Building Mover Printable Application (Renewal) |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually |
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City of Wyoming Contractor Registration
Agency: | City of Wyoming (MI) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Registration Renewal
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Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Individual Licenses
Michigan Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Michigan Boiler Installer License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Boiler Installer's or Repairer's Examination |
Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Michigan Boiler Operator License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Boiler Operator or Stationary Engineer Examination and Registration |
Agency Fee: | $50 applicaiton fee + $80 if applying for either Low Pressure OR High Pressure status and additional $80 if applying for BOTH High and Low Pressure status. |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $80 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Michigan Boiler Repairer License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Boiler Installer's or Repairer's Examination |
Agency Fee: | $100 exam fee + $100 license fee |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Michigan Electrical Contractor License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Electrical/Fire Alarm/Sign Contractor Examination and License |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially by December 31. |
Michigan Electrical Journeyman License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Elevator Journeyperson License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 Exam fee and $40 license fee |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by the date of issuance. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Fire Alarm Specialty Technician License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Journeyman Plumber License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Lead Inspector Certification / License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | Determined by date applied. Option 1 : March - August $475. Option 2 September - February $325 |
Notes: | If applying for reciprocity, verify out of state training meets Michigan requirements outlined in Act 333.5468 and Rules 325.99301 – 325.99304 by contacting the Department at 517-335-9390 or HHSInfo@Michigan.gov. |
Before you Apply: | The Michigan Lead Abatement Act requires individuals engaging in lead-based paint activities be certified through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) prior to conducting work. |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $300 renewal fee + $125 exam fee = $425 |
Due: | Annually by March 30. |
Michigan Maintenance and Alteration Contractor Individual License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License or Relicense Application |
Agency Fee: | $195 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Triennially by May 31. |
Michigan Master Electrician License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Master Plumber License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Journey Plumber/Master Plumber/ Plumbing Contractor Examination & License |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially by April 30. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Mechanical Contractor License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for Mechanical Contractor Examination & Licensing |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Triennially by August 31. |
Michigan Plumbing Apprentice Registration
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $15 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $15 |
Due: | Annually by April 30. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Michigan Residential Builder Individual License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
Form: | Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License or Relicense Application |
Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $195 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $150 |
Due: | Triennially by May 31. |
Michigan Sign Specialist License
Agency: | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) - Bureau of Construction Codes - Licensing Division |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $40 |
Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $40 |
Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Notes: | A renewal notice is sent prior to expiration-no form on website. |
Local Construction and Contracting Individual Licenses
City of Detroit Boiler Operator License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or in person |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
Notes: | Photocopies of the application and required documents will be accepted for scheduling purposes. An applicant must present the originals on the date of examination for verification. |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $59 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
City of Detroit Electrical Apprentice Registration
Initial Registration
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
Electrical Apprentice Registration RenewalForm: | |
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $21 |
Due: | Annually by September 30 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Detroit Electrical Journeyman License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $60 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
City of Detroit Elevator Journeyperson License
Agency: | City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department - Elevator Inspection Team (MI) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Form: | Application for License as Elevator Journeyperson or Contractor |
Filing Method: | In-person |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $59 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
City of Detroit Fire Alarm Apprentice Registration
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $21 |
Due: | Annually by September 30 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Detroit Fire Alarm Technician License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $82 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Required Attachments: |
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City of Detroit Master Electrician License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $82 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
Notarization Required?: | Required |
City of Detroit Refrigeration Operator License
Initial Registration
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Instructions: | Bring the completed application and necessary documents to the written exam, which is conducted every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. You MUST arrive promptly at 8:00 am or you will not sit for the examination. |
Filing Method: | In person |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
Notes: | If the written exam is passed, an applicant will be notified and given an appointment for the oral exam. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $59 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
City of Detroit Sign Specialist License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $76 |
Due: | Annually by December 31 |
City of Detroit Stationary Engineer License
Initial Registration
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Instructions: | Bring the completed application and necessary documents to the written exam, which is conducted every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. You MUST arrive promptly at 8:00 am or you will not sit for the examination. |
Filing Method: | In person |
Agency Fee: |
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Notarization Required?: | Required |
Notes: | If the written exam is passed, an applicant will be notified and given an appointment for the oral exam. |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $59 |
Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Branch County Electrical Contractor's License Registration
Agency: | Branch County Building Department (MI) |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $15 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $15 |
Due: | Registrations are valid for the remainder of the contractor's state license cycle. |
Required Attachments: |
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Branch County Mechanical Contractor's License Registration
Agency: | Branch County Building Department (MI) |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $15 |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $15 |
Due: | Registrations are valid for the remainder of the contractor's state license cycle. |
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