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Michigan trade license requirements

Per-trade licensing path. Always confirm with the state board before testing.

Career prep, not a license.

Solar

Solar / PV Installer (often under Electrical or Specialty)

Verified 5/24/2026
Required hours / experience
NABCEP-recommended 58+ hrs training + field experience
Exam
NABCEP PV Associate / Installation Professional (NABCEP)
Licensing authority
Notes
General overview — verify exact requirements with the Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes before scheduling exams.

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General Contractor

General Contractor License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies by project size
Exam
Business & Law + Trade Exam (PSI / Prometric)
Licensing authority
State Contractor Licensing Board
Notes
Most states require licensing for projects above a dollar threshold; some are local-only.

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Roofing

Roofing Contractor License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
None to 4 yrs experience
Exam
Roofing Trade + Business & Law (PSI)
Licensing authority
State Contractor Licensing Board
Notes
Many states regulate roofing under general contractor rules; check local jurisdiction.

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Low-Voltage

Low-Voltage / Limited Energy License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
2-4 yrs experience
Exam
Low-Voltage Trade Exam (PSI / ICC)
Licensing authority
State Electrical Board
Notes
Covers alarm, AV, data, security, and telecom installations. Often a sub-class of electrical.

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Pest Control

Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Training + exam
Exam
Core + Category Exams (State Department of Agriculture)
Licensing authority
State Department of Agriculture
Notes
EPA-mandated certification; categories vary (general, termite, fumigation).

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Landscaping

Landscape Contractor License

Verified 5/26/2026
Required hours / experience
Varies; often optional
Exam
Business & Law (if required) (PSI / state board)
Licensing authority
State Contractor Licensing Board
Notes
Many states do not require a landscape-specific license; check local rules and irrigation/pesticide endorsements.

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Electrical

Michigan Electrical Contractor License + Master Electrician License

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
Journeyman: 4 yrs (8,000 hrs) + 576 hrs classroom. Master: 2 additional years as licensed journeyman (12,000 hrs total).
Exam
Michigan Master Electrician Exam (NEC, MI amendments, business) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
Michigan tightly regulates at the state level: every working electrician needs a license, and contractors must employ a Master to pull permits. License fees: Journeyman $35/3yrs, Master $50/3yrs, Contractor $200/3yrs. Continuing education: 15 hrs every 3 yrs.

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Plumbing

Michigan Plumbing Contractor License + Master Plumber License

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
Journeyman: 4 yrs (8,000 hrs) apprenticeship + 576 hrs classroom. Master: 2 additional yrs as licensed Journeyman.
Exam
Michigan Master Plumber Exam (Michigan Plumbing Code + business) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
Every working plumber must hold a personal license; contractors must employ a Master to pull permits. Apprentice $20/3yrs, Journeyman $35/3yrs, Master $50/3yrs, Contractor $200/3yrs. Reciprocity with WI for Journeyman.

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HVAC

Michigan Mechanical Contractor License (HVAC/Refrigeration classification)

Verified 6/12/2026
Required hours / experience
3 yrs (6,000 hrs) full-time mechanical experience in the classification applied for.
Exam
Michigan Mechanical Contractor Exam (Mechanical Code + business) (PSI Services)
Licensing authority
Notes
Required to perform HVAC/Refrigeration work in MI. Eight classifications (HVAC equipment, ductwork, hydronic, refrigeration, etc.) — apply per classification. $100 exam + $100/3yrs license. EPA 608 also required for refrigerant.

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