Professional Licenses in Michigan
Michigan requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseArchitects
license Est. $1,475 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Asbestos Abatement Inspector
licenseAsbestos Management Planner
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Athletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
license Est. $286 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Bail Bondsman
licenseBarber
license Est. $215 12-15 months (including barber school)
Boiler Installer
licenseCasino Employees Level 1
licenseCertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor?(C.A.A.D.C.)
certificationCertified Clinical Supervisor?(C.C.S.)
certificationCertified Public Accountant, Licensed
certification Est. $2,500 5-7 years (including degree)
Certified Stenographic Reporter (C.S.R.)
certificationChiropractic - Educational Limited
license Est. $127 3-6 months after DC graduation
Clinical Supervisor, Certified (Addictions) (C.C.S.)
certification Est. $150 5-8 years (requires existing CADC/CAADC + 10,000 hours clinical experience)
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Cosmetologist
license Est. $175 9-14 months
Dental Hygienist, Educational Limited (R.D.H.)
license 1-6 months depending on pathway
Dental Hygienist, Educational Limited (R.D.H.)
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Electrical Contractor
license Est. $195 2-4 months
Electrical Contractor
licenseElectrician, Master
license Est. $255 4-5 years
Elevator Journeyperson
licenseEmergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.)
license 3-6 months
Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic (E.M.T)
license 12-18 months
Engineer, Licensed Professional
license Est. $650 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Esthetician
license 3-6 months
Funeral Director (Mortuary Science)
licenseHearing Aid Trainee
licenseInspector, Electrical
licenseInsurance Adjuster (Independent Adjuster)
license Est. $20 2-6 weeks
Insurance Agent (Insurance Producer)
license Est. $200 4-8 weeks
Insurance Counselor
license Est. $320 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Insurance Counselor
licenseLandscape Architect, Licensed
licenseLead Abatement Inspector
licenseLead Abatement Project Designer
licenseLicensed Bachelor Social Worker
license Est. $498 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Loan Originator, Mortgage
license Est. $400 1-3 months
Lobbyist Agent
license 4-8 weeks
Marriage & Family Therapist
license Est. $86 4-6 years (master's degree + 1,000 hours supervised direct client contact)
Massage Therapist
license Est. $200 2-4 months
Mechanical Contractor
license Est. $400 3+ years
Mixed Martial Artist
licenseNurse Aide, Certified (C.N.A.)
certificationNurse Midwife
licenseNurse Midwife
licenseNurse Practitioner
license 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nurse, Licensed Practical (L.P.N.)
license 12-18 months
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
license Est. $101 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Osteopathic Physician (D.O.)
license Est. $302 3-6 months after residency completion
Pediatric Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Personnel Agent
licensePersonnel Agent
licensePesticide Applicator, Private
licensePharmacist
license Est. $941 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Pharmacy Technician
license Est. $185 4-6 weeks
Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician's Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Plumber, Journeyperson
license Est. $40 3+ years (6,000+ hours) apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licenseProfessional Investigator
license Est. $760 4-8 weeks
Professional Surveyor
license 7-8 years (education + 3-4 years experience + exams)
Psychologist
license Est. $759 2-3 years post-doctorate
Real Estate Appraiser, Licensed
license Est. $175 6+ months
Real Estate Appraiser, Limited
license Est. $175 6-24 months depending on tier
Real Estate Broker, Associate
licenseReal Estate Broker, Associate
license Est. $250 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker, Associate
license Est. $800 2-4 months
Real Estate Salesperson
license Est. $255 1-3 months
Respiratory Therapist
license Est. $101 2-4 months after program completion
Salvage Vehicle Agent
licenseSchool Counselor
licenseSchool Nurse
license Est. $350 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
School Teacher, Elementary & Secondary
license Est. $470 4-5 years (including degree)
Security Guard
licenseSpeech - Language Pathologist
license Est. $95 3-6 months after master's graduation
Sport Trolling (Charter Captains)
license Est. $16
Storm Water Operator
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Veterinary Technician
license Est. $100 3-6 months