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Michigan trade licenses
Electrician, Plumber, HVAC and General contractor credentials in Michigan, from the issuing board's page or the statute: who issues each one, the levels, the time it takes and the exam.
| Trade | Issued by | Top credential | Time to top | Exam | Fees printed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | Master Electrician | 6 years | Yes | No |
| Plumber | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | Plumbing Contractor | 5 years | Yes | No |
| HVAC | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | Mechanical Contractor (per classification) | 3 years | Yes | No |
| General contractor | Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs | Maintenance and Alteration Contractor | time not stated | Yes | No |
Electrician in Michigan
Statewide journeyman and master electrician licenses under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407). Master Electrician: 6 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
Electrical Journeyman — 4 years, exam. Master Electrician — 6 years, exam. No reciprocity partner is named in the source.
What the top level asks for: At least 22 years old, at least 12,000 hours of experience obtained over 6 years or more under a master electrician, and an electrical journeyman's license held for at least 2 years. MCL 339.5713.
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Plumber in Michigan
Statewide journey plumber, master plumber and plumbing contractor licenses under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act; only a licensed master or journey plumber may perform plumbing (MCL 339.6107). Plumbing Contractor: 5 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
Journey Plumber — 3 years, exam. Master Plumber — 5 years, exam. Plumbing Contractor — 5 years, exam. No reciprocity partner is named in the source.
What the top level asks for: Hold a master plumber license or employ a master plumber, and pass the board's examination. MCL 339.6111.
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HVAC in Michigan
A mechanical contractor license is required to install, alter or service work in the mechanical classifications (MCL 339.5809). Licenses are issued by work classification. Mechanical Contractor (per classification): 3 years of experience at minimum, plus an exam.
Mechanical Contractor (per classification) — 3 years, exam. No reciprocity partner is named in the source.
What the top level asks for: A minimum of 3 years or 6,000 hours of experience in the work classification sought (or an equivalent the board accepts), then the classification examination. MCL 339.5807.
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General contractor in Michigan
Residential builder and maintenance and alteration contractor licenses issued by LARA. Maintenance and Alteration Contractor: the source states no minimum time, plus an exam.
Residential Builder — time not stated, 60 classroom hours, exam. Maintenance and Alteration Contractor — time not stated, 60 classroom hours, exam. No reciprocity partner is named in the source.
What the top level asks for: The same 60 hours of prelicensure education, then the maintenance and alteration contractor examination through PSI.
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Moving to or from Michigan
Electrician: no route is named in the source. Plumber: no route is named in the source. HVAC: no route is named in the source. General contractor: no route is named in the source. Conditions differ by board, so read the state page for each trade before relying on a partner list.
Nearby and comparable: California · Florida · Georgia · North Carolina · Ohio. Guides: how long each state takes · license or registration.
General information from the Michigan sources on 2026-10-20, not legal advice. Each board is the authority; confirm before applying.