Michigan Residential
Builder Licensing
Overview Exam
2026
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,LARA Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in
Michigan.
Residential Builder License Allows construction and remodeling of residential
structures.
Maintenance & Alteration License For specific trades like carpentry and roofing.
Salesperson License Required for public dealings on behalf of builders.
Branch Office Business address used by licensed contractors.
Prelicensure Education 60 hours of approved training required for licensing.
MCL 339.2404b Exemptions for prelicensure education
requirements.
Good Moral Character A requirement for all contractor license applicants.
Authorization to Test (ATT) Letter allowing applicants to register for exams.
PSI Services LLC Exam provider for contractor licensing in Michigan.
2026
,Individual License Allows sole proprietorship under personal or DBA
name.
Corporation License Required for business entities like LLCs or
partnerships.
Final Exam Multiple choice test requiring 70% to pass.
Construction Laws Regulations governing building practices in
Michigan.
Building Codes Standards for construction quality and safety.
MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
Contractor Licensure Process to obtain legal permission to build.
Application Fee Fee required when submitting license applications.
Exam Registration Process to sign up for the licensing exam.
Residential Code Specific regulations for residential construction in
Michigan.
2026
, Job Costing Estimating total expenses for construction projects.
Risk Management Strategies to minimize potential construction
liabilities.
Marketing and Sales Techniques to promote construction services to
clients.
Project Management Planning and overseeing construction project
execution.
Design and Building Science Principles of effective and safe building design.
Examination Requirements Conditions applicants must meet to take the exam.
License Renewal Exemption Conditions allowing renewal without prelicensure
courses.
Builder License License for individuals constructing residential
structures.
M&A Contractor License License for maintenance and alteration contractors.
Branch Office License License required for contractor branch locations.
2026
Builder Licensing
Overview Exam
2026
Master Exam Prep Bundle
(Verified Questions &
Answers)
A+ Grade Guaranteed
,LARA Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in
Michigan.
Residential Builder License Allows construction and remodeling of residential
structures.
Maintenance & Alteration License For specific trades like carpentry and roofing.
Salesperson License Required for public dealings on behalf of builders.
Branch Office Business address used by licensed contractors.
Prelicensure Education 60 hours of approved training required for licensing.
MCL 339.2404b Exemptions for prelicensure education
requirements.
Good Moral Character A requirement for all contractor license applicants.
Authorization to Test (ATT) Letter allowing applicants to register for exams.
PSI Services LLC Exam provider for contractor licensing in Michigan.
2026
,Individual License Allows sole proprietorship under personal or DBA
name.
Corporation License Required for business entities like LLCs or
partnerships.
Final Exam Multiple choice test requiring 70% to pass.
Construction Laws Regulations governing building practices in
Michigan.
Building Codes Standards for construction quality and safety.
MIOSHA Michigan Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
Contractor Licensure Process to obtain legal permission to build.
Application Fee Fee required when submitting license applications.
Exam Registration Process to sign up for the licensing exam.
Residential Code Specific regulations for residential construction in
Michigan.
2026
, Job Costing Estimating total expenses for construction projects.
Risk Management Strategies to minimize potential construction
liabilities.
Marketing and Sales Techniques to promote construction services to
clients.
Project Management Planning and overseeing construction project
execution.
Design and Building Science Principles of effective and safe building design.
Examination Requirements Conditions applicants must meet to take the exam.
License Renewal Exemption Conditions allowing renewal without prelicensure
courses.
Builder License License for individuals constructing residential
structures.
M&A Contractor License License for maintenance and alteration contractors.
Branch Office License License required for contractor branch locations.
2026
