Michigan contractor license cost
A Michigan individual residential builder application costs $195, plus 60 hours of prelicensure education and the PSI exam. (source: Michigan LARA: Residential Builder and M&A Contractor application (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the LARA website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Search LARA's license database for the builder or contractor, or call the Residential Builders' Section at 517-241-9309. (source: Michigan LARA license lookup (opens in a new tab), source: Michigan LARA: Helpful Information for Homeowners (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Residential Builders sources. See sources.
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Individual Residential Builder application Non-refundable. Veterans may qualify for a fee waiver. | $195 (source: Michigan LARA: Residential Builder and M&A Contractor application (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Renewal
Check renewal and continuing education rules with LARA. (source: Michigan LARA: Helpful Information for Homeowners (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- Michigan LARA: Helpful Information for Homeowners (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Michigan LARA: Prelicensure Education Requirements (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Michigan LARA: Residential Builder and M&A Contractor application (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- Michigan LARA license lookup (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- MCL 339.2403 (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- MCL 339.601 (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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