MI

Michigan Licensing Requirements

Burden Rank: #24 of 51 Medium Burden
97
Professions Licensed
1,272
Avg Education Hours
$133
Avg Initial Fee
47.5
Burden Score

Agriculture

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Arborist / Tree Surgeon — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) — Yes $50 — 3 yrs
Water Well Driller — Yes $50 — 3 yrs

Animal Care

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Animal Breeder — No $50 — 2 yrs
Farrier / Horseshoer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Veterinarian 4,946 Yes $289 $242 2 yrs
Veterinary Technician 1,973 Yes $145 $121 2 yrs

Construction

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Electrician 5,892 Yes $134 $108 1 yr
Elevator Installer 5,892 Yes $192 $168 2 yrs
Fire Sprinkler Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
General Contractor — Yes $276 $229 2 yrs
Glazier — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
HVAC Technician 3,892 Yes $108 $84 2 yrs
Land Surveyor — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Locksmith — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Mobile Home Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Painter (Contractor) — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Pest Control Applicator 19 Yes $108 $96 3 yrs
Plumber 5,892 Yes $158 $134 1 yr
Roofer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Security Alarm Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs
Septic System Installer — Yes $150 — 2 yrs

Cosmetology

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Barber 1,236 Yes $94 $51 2 yrs
Body Piercer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Cosmetologist 1,284 Yes $106 $56 2 yrs
Electrologist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Esthetician 610 Yes $91 $49 2 yrs
Funeral Director / Embalmer 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Hair Braider 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs
Massage Therapist 647 Yes $116 $63 2 yrs
Nail Technician 410 Yes $82 $44 2 yrs
Tattoo Artist 1,500 Yes $75 — 2 yrs

Design

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Interior Designer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Landscape Architect — Yes $229 $181 2 yrs

Education

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Childcare Center Director 57 No $108 $84 2 yrs
Elementary School Teacher — Yes $137 $89 5 yrs
School Counselor — Yes $160 $113 5 yrs
School Librarian / Media Specialist 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs
Secondary School Teacher — Yes $137 $89 5 yrs
Substitute Teacher 2,000 Yes $100 — 5 yrs

Engineering

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Professional Engineer (PE) — Yes $276 $229 2 yrs
Professional Geologist — Yes $200 — 2 yrs

Finance

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — Yes $263 $216 2 yrs
Debt Collector — Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Insurance Agent 48 Yes $129 $105 2 yrs
Mortgage Loan Originator 20 Yes $371 $252 1 yr
Tax Preparer — Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Food & Hospitality

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Bartender / Alcohol Server — No $50 — 2 yrs
Food Handler / Food Safety Certification — No $50 — 2 yrs

Healthcare

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Athletic Trainer 2,973 Yes $145 $121 2 yrs
Certified Nurse-Midwife 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Dental Hygienist 2,973 Yes $205 $121 2 yrs
Dietetic Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 158 Yes $96 $84 2 yrs
Hearing Aid Specialist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Home Health Aide 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1,236 Yes $134 $97 2 yrs
Medical Assistant 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Medical Lab Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Occupational Therapist 3,473 Yes $181 $158 2 yrs
Optician (Dispensing) 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Optometrist 4,473 Yes $276 $229 2 yrs
Paramedic 1,578 Yes $145 $121 2 yrs
Pharmacist 4,709 Yes $218 $195 2 yrs
Pharmacy Technician 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Phlebotomist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs
Physical Therapist 3,473 Yes $205 $181 2 yrs
Physician Assistant 3,709 Yes $242 $218 2 yrs
Radiologic Technologist 2,131 Yes $145 $121 2 yrs
Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist — Yes $168 $145 2 yrs
Registered Nurse 2,473 Yes $158 $109 2 yrs
Respiratory Therapist 1,973 Yes $145 $121 2 yrs
Speech-Language Pathologist 3,473 Yes $205 $158 2 yrs
Surgical Technologist 1,000 Yes $100 — 2 yrs

Legal & Security

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Armed Security Guard 42 No $131 $81 2 yrs
Court Reporter / Stenographer — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Notary Public — Yes $75 — 4 yrs
Private Investigator 2,859 Yes $216 $192 2 yrs
Process Server — Yes $75 — 4 yrs

Mental Health

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 3,473 Yes $158 $134 2 yrs
Licensed Professional Counselor 2,973 Yes $150 $126 2 yrs
Marriage and Family Therapist 2,973 Yes $181 $158 2 yrs
Psychologist 5,946 Yes $289 $242 2 yrs

Miscellaneous

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Amusement Ride Operator — No $50 — 2 yrs
Athletic Agent — No $50 — 2 yrs
Auctioneer 137 Yes $155 $108 2 yrs
Casino/Gaming Dealer — No $50 — 2 yrs
Sign Language Interpreter — No $50 — 2 yrs

Real Estate

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Home Inspector 116 Yes $216 $168 2 yrs
Real Estate Agent / Salesperson 106 Yes $158 $132 2 yrs
Real Estate Broker 159 Yes $216 $180 2 yrs

Transportation

Profession Edu. Hours Exam Initial Fee Renewal Fee Cycle
Chauffeur / Limousine Driver 19 Yes $81 $58 4 yrs
Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) 236 Yes $105 $58 4 yrs
School Bus Driver 78 Yes $81 $58 4 yrs
Taxi/Ride-Share Driver — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Tow Truck Operator — Yes $50 — 4 yrs
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice. Verify current requirements with Michigan licensing authorities.

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