How do I check an electrician license in Michigan?

The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section keeps the record for electrical contractors in Michigan. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does an electrician license cost in Michigan?

Electrical contractor license fee of $300 for the 3-year cycle (charged pro rata for an application made mid-cycle). Master electrician license fee of $50 (initial or renewal; the individual license expires each December 31). Examination fee of $100 for master electrician and other electrical licenses, as set in statute (paid to PSI when scheduling).

How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Michigan?

The qualifying master electrician needs 12,000 hours over 6 years, including 2 years as a licensed journeyperson.

How often does an electrician license renew in Michigan?

Electrical contractor licenses expire December 31 of every third year.

How to get an electrician license in Michigan

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section licenses electrical contractors in Michigan.

Who licenses electrical work in Michigan

Credential	State license
Board	Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section official statement
Official lookup	Search electrical licenses
License types	Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician, Electrical Journeyman, Apprentice Electrician, Fire Alarm Contractor, Sign Specialty Contractor

How to get licensed

Apply to Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for a credential such as Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician or Electrical Journeyman.
Board page
No exam for the electrical contractor license itself; the business must be or employ a licensed master electrician, who has passed the master exam. source
Experience: the qualifying master electrician needs 12,000 hours over 6 years, including 2 years as a licensed journeyperson. source
Pay the electrical contractor license fee of $300 for the 3-year cycle (charged pro rata for an application made mid-cycle): $300. source
Electrical contractor licenses expire December 31 of every third year. source

Electrical requirements in Michigan

Electrical: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam	No exam for the electrical contractor license itself; the business must be or employ a licensed master electrician, who has passed the master exam. source
Experience	The qualifying master electrician needs 12,000 hours over 6 years, including 2 years as a licensed journeyperson. source
Bond	Not found on an official source.
Insurance	Not found on an official source.
Renewal	Electrical contractor licenses expire December 31 of every third year. source
Reciprocity	Michigan has no electrical licensing reciprocity with any other state; out-of-state applicants are reviewed individually. source
Fees	Electrical contractor license fee of $300 for the 3-year cycle (charged pro rata for an application made mid-cycle). source Master electrician license fee of $50 (initial or renewal; the individual license expires each December 31). source Examination fee of $100 for master electrician and other electrical licenses, as set in statute (paid to PSI when scheduling). source

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How to verify a contractor license in Michigan

Questions

Do you need an electrician license in Michigan?: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section licenses electrical contractors in Michigan.
How do I check an electrician license in Michigan?: The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section keeps the record for electrical contractors in Michigan. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an electrician license cost in Michigan?: Electrical contractor license fee of $300 for the 3-year cycle (charged pro rata for an application made mid-cycle). Master electrician license fee of $50 (initial or renewal; the individual license expires each December 31). Examination fee of $100 for master electrician and other electrical licenses, as set in statute (paid to PSI when scheduling).
How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Michigan?: The qualifying master electrician needs 12,000 hours over 6 years, including 2 years as a licensed journeyperson.
How often does an electrician license renew in Michigan?: Electrical contractor licenses expire December 31 of every third year.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.