Michigan Concrete Contractor License Requirements (2026)
By Gabriel Giner, Editor · Source checked 2026-09-08
Michigan regulates concrete work through a broader contractor-license structure rather than a separate concrete board. Michigan lists concrete as a trade on the Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license, so the real question is whether the project falls inside that residential licensing system rather than a standalone concrete credential.
Regulatory Body
Licensing for this trade is governed by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs — Bureau of Construction Codes (LARA BCC), the agency that issues and regulates the credential under Michigan Occupational Code, MCL 339.2401 et seq. (Article 24 — Residential Builders); Skilled Trades Regulation Act, MCL 339.5101 et seq.. Administers Michigan Residential Builder and Maintenance & Alteration licensing, including the residential Concrete trade.
- Official portal: https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/bcc
- Address: P.O. Box 30254, Lansing, MI 48909
- Phone: (517) 241-9313
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must provide a Social Security Number. The current individual application requires a physical Michigan business address. An applicant using an out-of-state photo ID must also submit the current notarized Consent to Service of Process form.
Good moral character
The application requires the current good-moral-character and disciplinary disclosures; submit any additional documentation LARA requests.
Background investigation
Follow the current LARA application’s conviction and disciplinary disclosure instructions rather than relying on a fixed background-check claim.
Experience and Education
The cited source set does not publish a fixed year-based experience threshold for this credential. The controlling requirement is For the residential M&A Concrete trade, applicants complete 60 hours of LARA-approved prelicensure education; no separate concrete-years requirement is published..
Accepted proof of experience or eligibility
- 60-hour LARA-approved prelicensure course certificate
- Current individual application, identification, and business-address documents.
Exam Requirements
There is no statewide written trade test for this credential in the cited record; the controlling process is: PSI, after LARA approves the M&A Concrete application
Examination fee: Use the current LARA application and PSI selected-trade information for current charges.
Retake policy: Follow current LARA and PSI retesting instructions.
Insurance and Bonds
No license surety bond is mandated statewide here under the cited sources, though project-specific or public-works bonding obligations can still attach to a given job.
General liability
The current individual builder/M&A application materials reviewed do not list a statewide general-liability certificate as an initial application item. Project owners, companies, and local authorities may impose separate requirements.
Workers' compensation
Workers’ compensation obligations are separate from the individual LARA builder/M&A application. Verify coverage obligations with Michigan’s Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency for the actual workforce arrangement.
Additional financial requirements
No financial statement required.
Fee Schedule
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application (non-refundable) | $195 |
| Examination | $70 |
| Initial license | No separate state fee |
| Renewal (every 3 years) | $150 |
To turn these board fees into a realistic year-one budget — bond premium, liability insurance, and exam prep included — open the cost calculator preloaded for Michigan concrete contractor.
Renewal and Continuing Education
The Michigan Concrete Contractor — Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor — Concrete Trade must be renewed every 3 years. The fee to renew is presently $150. Individual builder/M&A licenses renew every three years by May 31. LARA lists $150 renewal, $170 late renewal, and $185 relicensure fees.
Continuing education: First and second renewal cycles require 21 hours of approved CE. Third and later renewal cycles require three hours; retain records in case of audit.
Reciprocity
Michigan grants no NASCLA reciprocity for this classification.
| Reciprocal State | Accepted Exam | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| No formal bilateral reciprocity agreements identified. | ||
The current application allows an out-of-state photo ID with a notarized Consent to Service of Process form, but it still requires the current Michigan application path. The reviewed materials do not identify a general reciprocity pathway.
Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares Concrete Contractor license requirements in every state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.
Concrete Contractor Licensing in Neighboring States
Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare Michigan's requirements against the bordering jurisdictions before committing to an application:
- Indiana Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Indiana Concrete Contractor — No Standalone State Concrete License
- Ohio Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Ohio Concrete Contractor — Local Licensing Framework
- Wisconsin Concrete Contractor License Requirements — Wisconsin Concrete Contractor — Dwelling Contractor / Local Framework
Step-by-Step Application Roadmap
- Confirm the residential scope. Michigan’s M&A path is a residential Article 24 credential; it is not a statewide commercial concrete license.
- Complete 60 hours of prelicensure education. Complete LARA-approved education before the M&A Concrete examination/application process.
- Apply and test for Concrete. Select Concrete—not Masonry—on the M&A application and complete the applicable PSI examination after approval.
- Renew the individual credential. Renew every three years by May 31 and meet the current CE requirement for the renewal cycle.
- Keep state authority and project approval aligned. Do not let a broad contractor credential, registration, or specialty label substitute for the actual project permit, plan review, inspection, or separately licensed trade requirement.
Application Checklist
Ahead of submission to LARA BCC, confirm every item on this short list:
Progress is saved in this browser, so you can return to this checklist while your application is in flight.
Common Filing Mistakes
These are the recurring mistakes that most often delay or reject a Michigan Concrete Contractor application, based on the official instructions cited here.
Using the M&A license as commercial authority
M&A Concrete is a residential licensing path; confirm commercial and local requirements separately.
Treating a statewide starting point as complete project authority
A contractor can still be outside the applicable scope or permit rules even after completing the state registration, classification, or other initial requirement.
Bidding outside the actual concrete scope
A classification, registration, or exemption must match the particular concrete scope and project facts; it is not blanket authority for unrelated or separately regulated work.
Study and Reference Materials
The following references are cited by the regulator, used in the application process, or commonly used to prepare for the trade scope. Listed for reader convenience; CLR receives no compensation for these recommendations.
- Michigan M&A contractor license information — Michigan LARA. Use LARA’s current selected-trade, course, application, and renewal guidance.
Other Michigan Trade Licenses
CLR maintains guides for additional Michigan trades; the published ones are listed here:
- Michigan General Contractor License Requirements
- Michigan Electrician License Requirements
- Michigan Plumber License Requirements
- Michigan HVAC Technician License Requirements
- Michigan Roofing Contractor License Requirements
- Michigan Landscaping Contractor License Requirements
- Michigan Masonry Contractor License Requirements
- Michigan Carpentry Contractor License Requirements
- Michigan Solar Installer License Requirements
- Michigan Low-Voltage Technician License Requirements
- Michigan Fire Sprinkler Contractor License Requirements
- Michigan Home Inspector License Requirements
- Michigan Pool Contractor License Requirements
- Michigan Handyman License Requirements
- Michigan Pest Control License Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Michigan have a dedicated standalone concrete license?
Not as a separate board-level trade license. Concrete work is handled through the Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor — Concrete Trade path inside the state’s broader contractor licensing system.
What is the main concrete classification or path in Michigan?
Michigan lists concrete as a trade on the Residential Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license, so the real question is whether the project falls inside that residential licensing system rather than a standalone concrete credential.
Why does the concrete page differ from a simple trade-license page in Michigan?
Because the state regulates concrete by classification, specialty, or scope within a larger contractor framework. The exact classification and project type matter more than the word "concrete" by itself.
Does the statewide route replace local concrete permits or approvals?
No. The statewide route described here is separate from the permit, inspection, zoning, right-of-way, and project-specific contractor requirements set by Michigan's permitting authority.
Primary Sources
Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.
- Michigan LARA — M&A contractor license information
- Michigan LARA — individual Residential Builder/M&A renewals
Verified 2026-09-08 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-07
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- : Shared template updated to distinguish unspecified eligibility requirements, retain cost qualifications, and use consistent headings. Source-check dates are unchanged by presentation updates.