If you apply for a license and the Department recieves your application on June 1, 2008 or later, you must attend 60 hours of prelicensure education classtime to qualify for a license.
Residential Builder: May build a new home from the ground up or may do any kind of repairs regulated under Article 24 of the Occupational Code. The builder may contract for the whole job, but will have to subcontract for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) work to licensed plumbing, electrical and mechanical contractors.
Maintenance & Alteration (M&A) Contractor : is licensed to perform only specific trades and services and may accept contracts only in the trade(s) or craft(s) for which he or she is licensed. The contractor's wall license and pocket card identifies the trades for which the M&A Contractor is licensed. The pocket card contains a letter code that represents the trade or trades in which that contractor is licensed. The M&A trades and their equivalent letter codes are: Carpentry (A); Concrete (B); Excavation (D); Insulation Work (G); Masonry (I); Painting & Decorating (J); Siding (K); Roofing (M); Screen & Storm Sash (N); Gutters (O); Tile & Marble (P); House Wrecking (R); Swimming Pools (S); and Basement Waterproofing (T).
FAQ's:
Do
I need a Michigan Builders License?
How do
I qualify for a Michigan Builders License?
I
have paid for the test, what should I do next?
I
need special accommodation, what should I do?
I
want to download candidate information bulletin, where can I find that?
Why
should I provide my SSN?
Where
do I find details about the license?
I
need to take the test again, what should I do?
I
was unable to take my test, what should I do?
I'm
unable to register for an exam, what may be the reason?
My
eligibility date has expired, what should I do?
My
registration has expired, what should I do?
Do
I need a Michigan Builders License?
If you provide
work and material totaling $600.00 per job for any of the following, then you
need to have a Michigan Builders License:
| Basement waterproofing | Carpentry |
| Concrete | Excavation |
| Gutters, downspouts | House wrecking |
| Insulation | Masonry |
| Painting, decorating | Roofing |
| Siding | Storms, screens |
| Swimming pools | Tile, marble |
Electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work requires special licensing other than the Michigan Builders License.
How do I qualify for a Michigan Builders License?Although there is no minimum classroom attendance requirement, you will still need to pass the Michigan Builders Licensing exam and apply for a license with The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (www.Michigan.gov/builders). The license fee costs $105.00. You must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a license and you do not have to be a resident of the State of Michigan.
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I need special accommodation, what should I do?
All examination centers are equipped to provide access in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and every reasonable accommodation will be made in meeting a candidate’s needs. Applicants with disabilities or those who would otherwise have difficulty taking the examination should make a request for alternative arrangements with PSI. Requests for any special accommodations should be made in writing, describing the specific accommodations that will be needed, and must include supporting documentation on official letterhead from a licensed professional.
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I want to download candidate information bulletin,
where can I find that?
The link to download the candidate information bulletin is available in the home page of PSI:
- Select the State and the licensing agency.
- Click the download candidate information bulletin button.
- Select the license type and the portion details, and click on the Continue button.
- Select the Test Center and click on the Continue button.
- Select the date and month (or date range) to check the available sessions.
Your SSN number or your candidate ID issued by the state licensing agency, which ever is applicable, is linked to your PSI registration details. This will help you instantly access all your test and payment records.
Where do I find details about the license?The link to find license details is available in the home page of PSI.
- Select the State and the licensing agency
- Click the find test information button
- Select the license type and the portion details, and click on the Continue button.
- Select the Test Center and click on the Continue button.
- Select the date and month (or date range) to check the available sessions.
If you need to take the test again then you have to sign in using your user name and password and then click on the Apply for a retest link under the My Task column.
I was unable to take my test, what should I do?If you were unable to test, you will need to re-schedule your examination. This can be accomplished at www.psiexams.com, calling PSI Customer Service at 800-733-9267, by fax at 702-932-2666 or by mail.
Please be aware that PSI examination policy (as detailed in your Candidate Information Bulletin) states that you will forfeit your examination fee, if you:
1. Do not reschedule your appointment at least 2 days before the
scheduled examination date.
2. Do not appear for your examination appointment.
3. Arrive after the examination start time or
4. Do not present proper identification when you arrive for the examination
You must be signed-in to your PSI account before you can register to take your exam. Some examinations also require pre-approval by your state agency before you may register to take your test. If you are not able to register for your license examination, please contact your state agency to determine if you have completed all necessary requirements. Once PSI has received your exam eligibility from your state agency, you will then be able to register.
My eligibility date has expired, what should I do?Some examinations require pre-approval before you can take your license examination. If your eligibility date has expired, you will need to contact the state agency responsible for issuing your license and provide the necessary information to become eligible once again.
My registration has expired, what should I do?If your exam registration has expired, you will need to re-register. For most exams, this can be accomplished right here at www.psiexams.com, calling PSI Customer Service at 800-733-9267, by fax at 702-932-2666 or by mail. Some exams require application forms and additional requirements to be submitted to PSI before your registration can be approved. Please consult your Candidate Information Bulletin for more information. If your exam requires pre-approval from your state agency, you will need to contact your state agency and complete any necessary requirements before you may register. Once PSI has received your eligibility from your state agency, then you may register for your exam. Since exam registration fees do not rollover, you will need to pay for your renewed registration.