Roofer / Michigan
2026 data Michigan board official source

Michigan Roofer License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Installs, repairs, and maintains roofs.

What the Michigan data shows for Roofers

Becoming a licensed roofer in Michigan means clearing a defined set of hurdles: board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. Michigan regulators place this credential inside their licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Budget $150 to get started on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Michigan, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Michigan handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Roofer · Michigan

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Michigan

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Michigan licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Roofer in Michigan? ▼
In Michigan, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Roofer in Michigan? ▼
Certification as a roofer in Michigan means clearing the state's checklist, and a passing exam score. The Michigan licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Roofer license to Michigan from another state? ▼
There's no published blanket reciprocity rule for roofers in Michigan - applications from other states are reviewed individually. Interstate licensing compacts cover many occupations and may still apply. Reach out to the Michigan licensing board for the current process.
Does Michigan require a background check for Roofer licensing? ▼
Michigan doesn't condition roofer licensure on a criminal background check, though employers in the field may impose their own screening requirements.

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Roofer in Michigan is one requirement row in a roofer-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Michigan's roofer requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Roofer in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Michigan's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Michigan overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Michigan licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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