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Michigan Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours
License term is 3 years (MCL 339.2404(5)).1 21 hours of continuing competency per 3-year cycle for licensees first licensed on or after Jan 1, 2009 (at least 3 hours in each of the first 6 calendar years, including codes, safety and legal topics).2
Renewal rules for electrical, plumbing and HVAC: check with LARA BCC, LARA BCC.
When does a Michigan contractor license expire?
License term is 3 years (MCL 339.2404(5)). Renewal applicant states they have the current Michigan residential code and meet continuing competency. Grace: late renewal fee applies; a license lapsed 61 days to 3 years can be relicensed; over 3 years needs 60 hours of courses plus the exam.1
How many continuing education hours does Michigan require?
21 hours of continuing competency per 3-year cycle for licensees first licensed on or after Jan 1, 2009 (at least 3 hours in each of the first 6 calendar years, including codes, safety and legal topics); 3 hours per cycle for earlier licensees (MCL 339.2404b(2)).2
How much is the Michigan renewal fee?
Renewal $150; late renewal $170.3
Sources
- LARA Bureau of Construction Codes: renewal (legislature.mi.gov, 2026-10-27)
- LARA Bureau of Construction Codes: continuing education (legislature.mi.gov, 2026-10-27)
- LARA Bureau of Construction Codes: fees (michigan.gov, 2026-10-27)