How to get a roofing license in Michigan
Edited by John Voll. Last verified .
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section licenses roofing contractors in Michigan. A residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor license is required for work totaling $600 or more in labor and materials.
Who licenses roofing 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 roofing licenses |
| When a license is needed | A residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor license is required for work totaling $600 or more in labor and materials. source |
| License types | Maintenance & Alteration Contractor: roofing |
How to get licensed
- Apply to Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs as a Maintenance & Alteration Contractor: roofing.
- State exam required for the maintenance and alteration contractor (roofing trade) license, given by PSI. source
- Experience: 60 hours of approved prelicensure education before the exam or application (no work experience requirement found on an official source). source
- Pay the application processing fee of $15: $15. source
- Licenses run on a 3-year license cycle. source
Roofing requirements in Michigan
| Exam | State exam required for the maintenance and alteration contractor (roofing trade) license, given by PSI. source |
|---|---|
| Experience | 60 hours of approved prelicensure education before the exam or application (no work experience requirement found on an official source). source |
| Bond | Not found on an official source. |
| Insurance | Not found on an official source. |
| Renewal | Licenses run on a 3-year license cycle. source |
| Reciprocity | Not found on an official source. |
| Fees |
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Questions
- Do you need a roofing license in Michigan?
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section licenses roofing contractors in Michigan. A residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor license is required for work totaling $600 or more in labor and materials.
- How do I check a roofing license in Michigan?
- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section keeps the record for roofing contractors in Michigan. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
- How much does a roofing license cost in Michigan?
- Application processing fee of $15. License fee of $50 per year of the license cycle. License fee of $60 per year for the first license cycle after the builder enforcement fund amendment (applies once per licensee). Examination fee of $50 for the complete builder or maintenance and alteration contractor exam, as set in statute (LARA says exam fees are now paid to PSI when scheduling; PSI's current charge was not verified).
- How much experience do you need for a roofing license in Michigan?
- 60 hours of approved prelicensure education before the exam or application (no work experience requirement found on an official source).
- How often does a roofing license renew in Michigan?
- Licenses run on a 3-year license cycle.
Other trades in Michigan
- General contractor license in Michigan
- Electrical license in Michigan
- Plumbing license in Michigan
- HVAC license in Michigan
- All Michigan trades
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Sources
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/residential-builders/lic-info/maintenance-alteration-contractor-license-information
- https://aca-prod.accela.com/MILARA/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=APO
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-339-2404
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/residential-builders/lic-info/helpful-information-for-homeowners
- https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc/sections/licensing-section/residential-builders/forms/prelicensure-education-requirements-for-residential-builder-and-maintenance-alteration-contractor-a
- https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-338-2239
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.