Michigan Roofing License Requirements

Official classification: Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License — Roofing Classification · Issued by the Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes, Residential Builders Section.

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In Michigan, roofers must hold the Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License — Roofing Classification, issued by the Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes, Residential Builders Section, and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed roofer in Michigan

Follow these steps to earn your Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License — Roofing Classification. Every figure is verified against the Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes, Residential Builders Section; full detail for each step is further down the page.

Build the required experience. No minimum work-hours requirement specified in statute; applicants must complete 60 hours of approved prelicensure education (at least 6 hours each in: business management/estimating, design and building science, contracts/liability/risk management, marketing and sales, project management, Michigan Residential Code, MIOSHA construction safety; remaining 18 hours from approved electives).
Pass the Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Examination exam. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
Check the insurance rules. Liability: No specific state-mandated minimum is confirmed in statute; general liability is commonly required by clients. Property damage: Covered under general liability policy. Workers' compensation: Required under Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Act if employer has 3+ employees at any time, or 1+ full-time employee (35+ hrs/week) for 13+ weeks.
Clear the background check. Not explicitly required as part of standard M&A Contractor application; 'good moral character' standard applies
Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes, Residential Builders Section — $195 (nonrefundable license fee) application fee, plus a Included in application fee license fee. Processing time: LARA says processing may take up to 3-5 weeks; applications are reviewed in order of receipt. The PSI exam is given at testing centers across Michigan, six days a week.
Keep the license active. Renewal: Every 3 years; licenses expire May 31. Continuing education: First 6 years of licensure: 21 hours per 3-year renewal cycle (must include building codes, safety, and construction law changes); After 6 years: 3 hours per 3-year cycle.

Michigan roofer license lookup

To confirm a roofer is properly licensed in Michigan — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

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License types

Maintenance & Alteration Contractor (Roofing) — Licensed to perform roofing maintenance, repair, and alteration work on existing residential structures in Michigan; also covers related classifications (carpentry, masonry, siding) if selected

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	No minimum work-hours requirement specified in statute; applicants must complete 60 hours of approved prelicensure education (at least 6 hours each in: business management/estimating, design and building science, contracts/liability/risk management, marketing and sales, project management, Michigan Residential Code, MIOSHA construction safety; remaining 18 hours from approved electives).
Application fee	$195 (nonrefundable license fee)
License fee	Included in application fee
Renewal fee	$150 every 3 years, online through LARA (Accela or Express Pay); licenses expire May 31 on a triennial cycle. Late fee $20, rising to $35 after 60 days.
Renewal period	Every 3 years; licenses expire May 31
Continuing education	First 6 years of licensure: 21 hours per 3-year renewal cycle (must include building codes, safety, and construction law changes); After 6 years: 3 hours per 3-year cycle
Bond required	No state-level surety bond is required for the Maintenance & Alteration (roofing) license; some counties/municipalities require a local bond.
Liability insurance	No specific state-mandated minimum is confirmed in statute; general liability is commonly required by clients.
Property damage	Covered under general liability policy
Workers' comp	Required under Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Act if employer has 3+ employees at any time, or 1+ full-time employee (35+ hrs/week) for 13+ weeks
Background check	Not explicitly required as part of standard M&A Contractor application; 'good moral character' standard applies
Credit requirement	None
Reciprocity	None. Michigan has no reciprocity agreement for this license, and MCL 339.2404b gives out-of-state licensees no exemption from the 60-hour prelicensure course; its exemptions cover prior Michigan licensees and qualifying honorably discharged veterans. · other states' agreements
Processing time	LARA says processing may take up to 3-5 weeks; applications are reviewed in order of receipt. The PSI exam is given at testing centers across Michigan, six days a week.

What a Michigan roofer license costs

Application fee	$195 (nonrefundable license fee).
License fee	Included in application fee.
Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Examination	$70 for one M&A trade, $99 for two, $114 for three (paid to PSI).
Surety bond	No state-level surety bond is required for the Maintenance & Alteration (roofing) license; some counties/municipalities require a local bond.
Renewal fee	$150 every 3 years, online through LARA (Accela or Express Pay); licenses expire May 31 on a triennial cycle. Late fee $20, rising to $35 after 60 days.
Renewal period	Every 3 years; licenses expire May 31.

Exams

Maintenance & Alteration Contractor Examination	Provider: PSI (on behalf of LARA BCC) · Passing: 72 correct out of 100 questions for Roofing (PSI candidate bulletin, updated 8/3/2026) · Fee: $70 for one M&A trade, $99 for two, $114 for three (paid to PSI)

Renewing a Michigan roofer license

The Maintenance & Alteration Contractor License — Roofing Classification renews on a fixed cycle set by the Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes, Residential Builders Section. Finish the continuing-education requirement before you file — boards generally will not process a renewal without it. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	Every 3 years; licenses expire May 31
Renewal fee	$150 every 3 years, online through LARA (Accela or Express Pay); licenses expire May 31 on a triennial cycle. Late fee $20, rising to $35 after 60 days.
Continuing education	First 6 years of licensure: 21 hours per 3-year renewal cycle (must include building codes, safety, and construction law changes); After 6 years: 3 hours per 3-year cycle
Where to renew	Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes, Residential Builders Section

Local / municipal notes

The Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license with a Roofing classification is the standard residential roofing license in Michigan, under Article 24 of the Occupational Code (1980 PA 299). It covers roofing on existing residential structures only; building an entirely new home requires a Residential Builder license. Commercial roofing is not state-licensed and is regulated by local municipalities.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Michigan roofer license cost?

Application: $195 (nonrefundable license fee). License: Included in application fee. Renewal: $150 every 3 years, online through LARA (Accela or Express Pay); licenses expire May 31 on a triennial cycle. Late fee $20, rising to $35 after 60 days.

How do I look up a roofer license in Michigan?

Search the official license database at aca-prod.accela.com. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.

Do roofers in Michigan need a surety bond?

No state-level surety bond is required for the Maintenance & Alteration (roofing) license; some counties/municipalities require a local bond.

What experience is required for a Michigan roofer license?

No minimum work-hours requirement specified in statute; applicants must complete 60 hours of approved prelicensure education (at least 6 hours each in: business management/estimating, design and building science, contracts/liability/risk management, marketing and sales, project management, Michigan Residential Code, MIOSHA construction safety; remaining 18 hours from approved electives).

Is insurance required for roofers in Michigan?

Liability: No specific state-mandated minimum is confirmed in statute; general liability is commonly required by clients. Property damage: Covered under general liability policy. Workers' compensation: Required under Michigan Workers' Disability Compensation Act if employer has 3+ employees at any time, or 1+ full-time employee (35+ hrs/week) for 13+ weeks.

How long does it take to get a Michigan roofer license?

Processing time: LARA says processing may take up to 3-5 weeks; applications are reviewed in order of receipt. The PSI exam is given at testing centers across Michigan, six days a week.

Is a background check required for roofers in Michigan?

Background check: Not explicitly required as part of standard M&A Contractor application; 'good moral character' standard applies.

How often must a Michigan roofer license be renewed?

Every 3 years; licenses expire May 31. Continuing education: First 6 years of licensure: 21 hours per 3-year renewal cycle (must include building codes, safety, and construction law changes); After 6 years: 3 hours per 3-year cycle.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-09-30 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Michigan LARA — Bureau of Construction Codes, Residential Builders Section before applying. This is not legal advice.