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Michigan Contractor License & Permit Hub
Michigan uses statewide licensing through LARA for residential building and remodeling, which makes homeowner verification relatively straightforward. The state draws an important line between the Residential Builder license used for building or selling homes and the Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license used for remodeling and specific trades within residential work.
Michigan uses statewide licensing through LARA for residential building and remodeling, which makes homeowner verification relatively straightforward. The state draws an important line between the Residential Builder license used for building or selling homes and the Maintenance and Alteration Contractor license used for remodeling and specific trades within residential work.
License Summary
Michigan licensing at a glance
Michigan generally requires residential builder or maintenance-and-alteration licensure for residential jobs of $600 or more in labor and materials.
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State License Search
State License Search is the official source for contractor licensing information in Michigan. Verify any contractor's license before hiring. Jaspector is not affiliated with State License Search. This page provides informational guidance only. Jaspector is not a licensed contractor.
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Use the official State License Search lookup before you hire.
Confirm the contractor's credential directly with the official state source before signing a contract or releasing payment.
Verify a Michigan Contractor