The state of Michigan requires applicants to complete 60 hours of pre-license courses before submitting an application. We have outlined those requirements in the information below. If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to one of our licensing specialists. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format.
Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Michigan Residential Builder License.
Licensees may partake in the construction of residential structures or combination residential and commercial structures, or undertake the repair, alteration, addition, subtraction or improvement of a residential structure or combination residential and commercial structure for compensation other than wages for personal labor.
To apply for your residential builders license, contact the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs at 517-241-0199 or visit their website.
21 hours of continuing education is requried for renewal. Michigan has limited reciprocity arrangements, check with the board for the most up-to-date information.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
The first step in obtaining your license is to complete the 60 hour pre-licensing course. At RocketCert, all of our training comes in an online, self-paced format. This gives you the ability to start and stop as needed and learn at your own pace.
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
Before applying to PSI to take your Residential Builder or Maintenance and Alteration Contractor (M&A) licensing examinations, you must first apply for licensure.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Contact PSI at 855-579-4635 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities. Pre-approval is required from the testing agency prior to scheduling the exam
After completing all the steps above, PSI will notify the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. They will mail your Michigan Residential Builder License to you. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
To schedule your Commercial Contractor exam, visit psiexams.com or call 855-579-4635.
Topics include: Regulatory and Statutory Requirements; Types of Business Organization; Estimating; Contracts; Project Management and Administration; Accounting and Finance; Insurance, Bonds and Liens; Personnel
Topics include: Site Engineering; Plans, Specifications and Estimating; Excavation/Sitework; Footings and Foundation Walls; Concrete; Carpentry; Masonry; Roofing; Insulation; Ventilation; Windows, Doors and Skylights; Siding Installation; Interior and Exterior Finishes; Specialties; Safety and Employee Protection Including MIOSHA
The Michigan exams are closed book. The references below are recommended by the state to be studied in preparation for the exam.
The exam prep includes math, geometry, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
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