Get Residential Builders Laws And Rules - Michigan

A: In general, a person who contracts with a property owner to do residential construction or remodeling on a project whose total value is $600 or more, including material and labor, is required to be licensed as either a Residential Builder or a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor.

Complete the required 60 hours of prelicensure education at a LARA-approved institution. Send the state your course completion certificate, your Michigan builders license application, and the relevant fees. Be of good moral character (i.e., don't be fraudulent, deceitful, or dishonest)

Michigan General Contractor Licenses. Projects over $600 will require either a residential builders license or a maintenance and alteration contractors license. For these licenses, you must apply to the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs department. Both of these licenses will be regulated at the state level.

You should be aware that all contractors offering to do work which totals $600 or more in labor and materials must be licensed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

1. Renew your license online now at www.michigan.gov/mylicenserenewal. By renewing online, you may expect to receive your renewed license by mail within 5 to 10 business days, if all renewal requirements have been met. You must use a MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit card or e-check to renew online.

Complete the required 60 hours of prelicensure education at a LARA-approved institution. Send the state your course completion certificate, your Michigan builders license application, and the relevant fees. Be of good moral character (i.e., don't be fraudulent, deceitful, or dishonest)

1. Michigan Builders License. This license is for contractors who wish to do any sort of contracting work on either a residential or a combination of residential and commercial buildings. This license covers demolition, home improvement, replacement, alterations, and repairs.

Residential Builder Trades Exam There are 100 questions on the Residential Builder exam. You need to answer at least 73 questions correctly in order to pass. The minimum score to pass is 73%. You can allow yourself 150 minutes to complete the exam.

A handyman in Michigan does not need a specific handyman's license to work in the state. However, there are many jobs that a handyman may do that could require a license, including carpentry, laying concrete, painting and tiling.