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Michigan’s Occupational Licensing Requirements

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Occupation Regulating Entity Education/Training Requirements Total Fees
Acupuncture Bureau of Professional Licensing Exam and certification in acupuncture or oriental medicine from NCCAOM OR active license/registration in good standing from another state and 30 hours continuing education over 2 years $475
Airport Manager Michigan Department of Transportation, Office of Aeronautics Complete MDOT Airport Manager Exam $0
Animal Breeding MDARD Larger dog breeders and pet shops selling certain animals need a license $50-$500
Animal Control Officer Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development 100 hours $0
Appraiser Bureau of Professional Licensing 150 hours of training, USPAP exam and PSI exam OR license from another state PLUS 1,000 hours of experience and 28 hours of continuing education over 2 years $785
Architect Bureau of Professional Licensing Professional degree or equivalent evaluation from NCARB, certified internship and pass exam OR current and continuous licensure in another state for 5 years $100
Assessing Officer (Advanced/Technician/Master) Dept of Treasury MAAO/MCAO/MCAT/MMAO program, 2.5 days to 1 year programs and exam plus 16 hours of continuing education $1,175
Athletic Trainer Bureau of Professional Licensing CAATE program, emergency cardiac care certification, 75 hours continuing education over 3 years and pass exam OR verification of national licensure, registration or certification recognized by BOC $735
Audiologist Bureau of Professional Licensing 2 year master’s degree program, 9 months (1,080 hours) of supervised clinical experience, PRAXIS test OR Substantially equivalent license from another state $438
Auto Mechanic Secretary of State Industry Services School for automotive training OR apprenticeship and repair test(s) $31
Auto Mechanic (Trainee) Secretary of State Industry Services N/A $20
Bail Bondsman Dept of Insurance and Financial Services Licensed as insurance producer, 24 hours continuing education per year and 20 hours of NMLS approved training $56
Barber Bureau of Professional Licensing 1,800 hours in college OR apprenticeship program and pass exam OR substantially equivalent license from another jurisdiction $247
Basement Waterproofing Dept of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (Under Residential Builders and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors) 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $117
Boiler (Installer) Bureau of Construction Codes 5 years experience and exam OR military experience $180
Boiler (Operator) Bureau of Construction Codes 1-2 years of experience and exam OR military experience and valid plumbing license in another state $220
Boiler (Repair) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 5 years of experience $180
Building Inspector Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division N/A $75
Butter Grader Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development MDARD training with USDA butter graders $0
Car Dealer (New Vehicle) Secretary of State Business Licensing Division Zoning approval, contract/franchise agreement, minimum 30 business hours/week, service facility, fleet insurance and dealer plates $75
Car Dealer (Used Vehicle) Secretary of State Business Licensing Division Have established place of business, pass inspection, provide proper servicing facilities, zoning approval, minimum 30 business hours/week, fleet insurance, dealer plates and prelicensure training $75
Carpenter Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $0
Casino/Gaming Worker Michigan Gaming Control Board N/A $100-$750
Certified Public Accountant Bureau of Professional Licensing Bachelor’s degree or higher (or out of state certificate equivalent), CPA or IQEX exam, 2,000 hrs experience (1 year min) OR 4 years experience for out of state and 40 hours of continuing education $1,034
Chauffer Secretary of State Written exam or CDL $35
Child Care (center) Bureau of Childcare Licensing Inspections and documentation of employee training and licensing $150-$300
Child Care (group home) Bureau of Childcare Licensing 6 hours of licensing orientation, Safe Sleep practices training, CPR and first aid certification, inspections and documentation $100
Child Care (residential) Bureau of Childcare Licensing 6 hours of licensing orientation, Safe Sleep practices training, CPR and first aid certification, inspections and documentation $50
Chiropractor Bureau of Professional Licensing Degree from accredited chiropractic program and points I-IV of NBCE exam (OR License from another state and exam) plus 30 hours of continuing education and 2 hours of implicit bias training $3,948
Coach (Sports) MDHHS Concussion training $0
Collection Agent Bureau of Professional Licensing PSI exam $284
Commercial Driver Secretary of State CDL training, vision and knowledge tests and ELDT $305
Concrete Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Cosmetologist Bureau of Professional Licensing 1,500 hours in college (or 2 year apprenticeship in licensed establishment) and pass PSI exam OR reciprocity from another state with license and exam $230
Cosmetology Instructor Bureau of Professional Licensing 500 hours of cosmetology instructor training at cosmetology school, high school diploma/GED and cosmetology license with 3 years experience $156
Counselor Bureau of Professional Licensing Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, 3,000 hrs in 2 years of counseling under licensed professional counselor and NCE or CRCC exam OR license from another state $784
Courier Service MSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division Certificate of Authority by Motor Carrier Division, CDL and USDOT number $100
Court Reporter (Electronic Operator) Michigan Supreme Court 4 week training course and exam $60
Court Reporter (Stenographer) Michigan Supreme Court Complete approved course of study, pass NCRA RPR and CSR exams $360
Dental Assistant Bureau of Professional Licensing Graduate dental assisting program and pass RDA clinical and written exams OR license in another state PLUS human trafficking training and 36 hours of continuing education $133
Dental Hygienist Bureau of Professional Licensing Graduate of dental hygiene program OR license in another state for more than 3 years AND ADEX exam, human trafficking and implicit bias training PLUS 36 hours of continuing education $1,357
Dental Specialty Fields Bureau of Professional Licensing Dentist license, graduated from a CODA/ADA accredited dental specialty program, cardiac life support certification and 30 hours of continuing education $600-3,300
Dentist Bureau of Professional Licensing DDS or DMD and National Board and ADEX exams or license from another state and exams (if less than 5 years), cardiac life support certification, opioids and controlled substance awareness training and 60 hours of continuing education plus 2 hours for implicit bias $2,865
Driver Education Instructor Secretary of State Driver education instructor preparation program $45
Electrical Sign Contractor Dept of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Approved training course, exam and 4,000 hours of experience over 2 years $140
Electrical Sign Contractor (Specialty) Dept of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Sign specialist license (or employ someone with one) and exam $300
Electrician (Apprentice) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division N/A $15
Electrician (Contractor) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division Master electrician license for 1 year $400
Electrician (Inspector) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 2 years as electrical journeyman or licensed master electrician (or military experience) and exam $75
Electrician (Journeyman) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 8,000 hours of experience/training $140
Electrician (Master) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 12,000 hours of experience and journeyman license for at least 2 years and exam $150
Electrologist Bureau of Professional Licensing 400 hours of training in school of cosmetology OR 6 month apprenticeship OR license from another state and exam $230
Electrology (Instructor) Bureau of Professional Licensing High school diploma, 3 years of experience, 300 hours of cosmetology instructor training, electrologist license and exam $156
Elevator (Inspector or Journeyman) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 3 years of experience $100
Elevator Contractor Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 5 years of experience $100
EMT Michigan Dept of Health and Human Services 194 hours, EMT Training Course and NREMT exam $138
Engineer (Professional) Bureau of Professional Licensing Bachelor or master’s degree, 4 years of work experience, FE and PE exams $650
Esthetician Bureau of Professional Licensing 400 hours of training in school of cosmetology (or 6 months apprenticeship) and exam OR license from another state $323
Esthetician (Instructor) Bureau of Professional Licensing High school diploma/GED, 3 years of experience, 300 hours of cosmetology instructor training, esthetician license and exam $156
Excavator Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Field Inspector (Dairy) MI Dept of Agricultural and Rural Development 25 farm visits with MDARD inspector and minimum 80% agreement on ratings $150
Fire Alarm Contractor (Business) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division Holds specialty license and employees licensed technician $400
Fire Alarm Specialty Technician Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division Certified by National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology as associate engineering technician, level II $150
Fire Alarm Specialty Technician Apprentice Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division N/A $15
Fire Sprinkler Installation Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 3 years and 6,000 hours $350
Firefighter (Instructor I or II) Dept of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Fire Fighters Training Council 20-40 hours of instructor training, FF I or II certification, 5 years firefighting exp, 3 years fire suppression exp $0
Fishing (Commercial or Sport Trolling) DNR Commerical fishing on the Great Lakes and trolling for lake trout requires an annual permit $75
Forester DNR Associates with 4 years experience OR bachelors OR graduate degree and 24 hours of experience over 2 years $200
Funeral Director Bureau of Professional Licensing Graduate from a 3 year course in mortuary science, National Arts and National Science and PSI exams OR license from another state with similar requirements and 1 year training $799
Guidance Counselor (School) MDE Masters Degree and MTTC School Counselor Exam OR complete masters and out-of-state license OR out of state license, bachelors, and 5 years experience plus 600 hours internship (part of master’s program) $160
Gutter Installer Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Hearing Aid Dealer Bureau of Professional Licensing HS/college grad, PSI exam, 2 years experience $259
Hearing Aid Salesperson Bureau of Professional Licensing HS/college grad, PSI exam, 6 months experience as trainee $198
Hearing Aid Salesperson (Trainee) Bureau of Professional Licensing N/A $50
House Wrecking Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Inland Pilot License DNR Exam, 90 hourse of training over previous 2 years $150-$380
Insulation Installer Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Insurance (Producer or Solicitor) Department of Insurance and Financial Services Licensing - Insurance 20 hour course and exam OR license from another state $56-$66
Insurance Adjuster Department of Insurance and Financial Services N/A $61
Insurance Counselor Department of Insurance and Financial Services Exam $66
Interpreter (Deaf / Hard of Hearing) LARA Bureau of Community and Health Systems Associate’s Degree OR BEI, RID, or EIPA credentials $30
Investment Adviser Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing N/A $200
Investment Adviser Representative Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Series 65 exam OR Series 66 and 7 exams OR licensed/registered/certified in another state OR possess one of several professional designations $252
Landscape Architect Bureau of Professional Licensing Bachelor degree and 3 years/4,500 hours of experience OR masters degree OR 7 years experience plus LARE exam OR license/registration/etc. from another state w/CLARB certification plus 24 hrs over 2 years of continuing education $2,250
Librarian Library of Michigan GED, bachelor or master degree depending on size of library and workshop $0
Maintenance and Alteration Contractor Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $195
Manicurist Bureau of Professional Licensing 400 hours training in school of cosmetology OR 6 months apprenticeship and exam OR license from another state and exam $230
Manicurist Instructor Bureau of Professional Licensing HS diploma/GED, 300 hours cosmetology instructor training at cosmetology school and exam $156
Marriage and Family Therapist Bureau of Professional Licensing Graduate from a COAMFTE-accredited program (or equiv) and exam OR license from another state and exam if licensed 2000 or later plus 1,000 hours direct client contact under supervision and human trafficking training $442
Masonry Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Massage Therapist Bureau of Professional Licensing High School/GED, massage therapy supervised curriculum (500hrs), and MBLEx, NCBTMB, or NCETMB exam OR License from another state plus human trafficking training plus 18 hours of experience over 3 years $535
Mechanical Contractor Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 2 year HVAC apprenticeship or 1 year/2,000 hours of experience, 6,000 hours of experience over 3 years in each license category sought $400
Mechanical Inspector Dept of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs A mechanical license for not less than 1 year in 3+ categories $75
Medical Doctor/Physician Bureau of Professional Licensing Medical schools, 2 years postgrad training, opioid & controlled substance training, human trafficking training, 2 hours implicit bias training and USMLE exam OR licensed in another state for 10+ yrs OR if licensed in another state for <10 years, certificate of residency, USMLE exam scores PLUS 150 hours of continuing education and 1 hour of implicit bias training $2,857
Medical First Responder Michigan Dept of Health and Human Services HS degree/GED, MFR Training Course, 15 credit hours and CPR renewal certification $85
Medical Intern/Resident Bureau of Professional Licensing Doctoral degree, controlled substance license, opioids and controlled substances awareness AND human trafficking training plus 1 hour of implicit bias training $184
Midwife Bureau of Professional Licensing Graduate from a MEAC program OR hold a bridge certificate from NARM and hold CPM from NARM, pass NARM or MEAC exam, 2 hours of implicit bias and human trafficking training and 30 hours of continuing education $1,583
Milk Hauler Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - Food & Dairy Written and practical exam, inspection and continuing education (brief enough to be one meeting) $50
Mortgage Broker Dept of Insurance and Financial Services Licensing - Consumer Finance and Mortgage 2 years of experience $1,050
Mortgage Broker and Servicer Dept of Insurance and Financial Services Licensing - Consumer Finance and Mortgage 2 years of experience $1,300
Mortgage Broker, Lender, and Servicer Dept of Insurance and Financial Services Licensing - Consumer Finance and Mortgage 2 years of experience $1,729
Mortgage Loan Originator Dept of Insurance and Financial Services Licensing - Consumer Finance and Mortgage 20 hourse of experience and 8 hours per year of continuing education $241
Mortician Bureau of Professional Licensing Graduate from a 3 year course in mortuary science, 1 year of training under professional mortician, National Arts and National Science and PSI exams OR license from another state w/ substantially similar requirements $689
Mortician (Trainee) Bureau of Professional Licensing High School Graduate $45
Natural Hair Culturist (Instructor) Bureau of Professional Licensing HS diploma/GED, 300 hours of cosmetology instructor training at cosmetology school and 3 years of experience $156
Nurse Bureau of Professional Licensing Degree from registered nursing school and NCLEX exam OR license from another state and passing exam results PLUS human trafficking training and 2 hours of implicit bias training and 25 hours of continuing education over 2 years $409
Nursery Dealer Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N/A $35 plus $65 per hour per inspection
Nursery Grower Department of Agriculture and Rural Development N/A $100 plus $59 per acre inspection
Nursing Home Administrator Bureau of Professional Licensing Certificate or 5 years of experience AND CORE and LOS exams OR license from another state and exam scores if <5 years PLUS human trafficking training and 36 hours of continuing education $588
Occupational Therapist Bureau of Professional Licensing Occupational Therapist educational program, MI jurisprudence exam and NBCOT exam OR license from another state for more than 5 year PLUS human trafficking training and 20 hours of continuing education $752
Optometrist Bureau of Professional Licensing Optometry Program and NBEO exam OR license from another state for >5 years PLUS MI jurisprudence exam, human trafficking ,opioid and controlled substance training (if wanting sublicense) PLUS 40 hours of continuing education over 2 years $3,797
Osteopathic Physician Bureau of Professional Licensing Osteopathic medical school, controlled substance license and COMLEX exam OR licensed in another state and 1 year of residency if less than 5 years PLUS human trafficking, opioid and controlled substance training PLUS 1 hour of implicit bias training and 150 hours of continuing education $4,162
Paramedic Michigan Dept of Health and Human Services Training course and NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams $432
Personnel Agents Bureau of Occupational Licensing PSI exam $129
Pesticide Application Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development General and specialized exam and MDARD training program $130
Pharmacist Bureau of Professional Licensing Pharmacy Educational Program and NAPLEX/MPJE exams OR license from another state PLUS 1,600 hour internship and human trafficking, opioids and controlled substances trainings PLUS 30 hours of continuing education over 2 years $1,018
Pharmacy Technician Bureau of Professional Licensing 500 hours of education/training, PTCB test, 20 hours of continuing education, implicit bias and human trafficking training $264
Physical Therapist Bureau of Professional Licensing Physical Therapist educational program, NPTE and MI physical therapist jurisprudence exams, human trafficking and implicit bias training and 24 credits of continuing education over 2 years $754
Physical Therapist Assistant Bureau of Professional Licensing Physical therapist assistant program, NPTE and MI jurisprudence exam and human trafficking and implicit bias training $754
Physician Assistant Bureau of Professional Licensing Physician’s Assistant program, PANCE and human trafficking, opioids, controlled substances and implicit bias training $805
Plan Reviewer Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 4 years of experience (2 year degree=1 year; 4 year degree=2 year experience) $25
Plumber (Journeyman) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 6,000 hours of experience over 3 years and exam $140
Plumber (Master) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 4,000 hours of experience over 2 years as journeyman and exam $400
Plumber apprentice Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division N/A $15
Plumbing Contractor Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division Master plumbing license (or employ one) $400
Plumbing Inspector Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 2 years as a licensed journeyman or master plumber $25
Podiatrist Bureau of Professional Licensing Podiatry School and AMPLE scores OR license in another state for 2 yrs AND MI jurisprudence exam PLUS 1 year of postgrad residency or preceptorship program, human trafficking, opioids and controlled substances training, 3 hours implicit bias training and 150 hours of continuing education over 3 years $4,647
Police Officer Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards HS diploma/GED, associates degree or police academy and licensing exam $143
Polygraph Examiner Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Division Bachelor’s degree with 15 hours of behavioral science OR HS diploma/GED and 5+ year continuous investigative experience PLUS internship (academic and practical training component) $150
Potato Dealer Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development $10,000-$100,000 in bond/insurance $105
Professional Investigator Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Division 3 years of experience $0
Property Manager Bureau of Professional Licensing 90 hours of training, 3 years of experience and exam $222
Psychologist Bureau of Professional Licensing Doctoral Degree and EPPP OR licensed in another state for 10 years PLUS doctoral/postdoctoral internship, 2,000 hours of supervised post-degree psychology experience, human trafficking training and 30 hours of continuing education over 2 years $952
Real Estate Appraiser (General) Bureau of Occupational Licensing Bachelor’s degree, 300 hours of training, USPAP exam, 3,000 hours of experience and 28 hours of continuing education over 2 years $785
Real Estate Appraiser (Limited) Bureau of Occupational Licensing 75 hours of training, 4 hour supervisory/trainee course, USPAP exam and 28 hours of continuing education over 2 years $860
Real Estate Appraiser (Residential) Bureau of Occupational Licensing College degree, 200 hours of training, USPAP exam OR license from another state PLUS 1,500 hours of experience and 28 hours of continuing education over 2 years $785
Real Estate Broker Bureau of Professional Licensing 90 hours (some college degrees can fulfill some of those hours), exam, 3 years of experience and 18 hours of continuing education over 3 years $222
Residential Builder Salesperson Bureau of Professional Licensing PSI exam $280
Residential Builders and Maintenance & Alteration Contractors Bureau of Professional Licensing 60 hours of training and PSI exam $195
Respiratory Therapist Bureau of Professional Licensing Associate’s degree, respiratory therapy educational program and NBRC exam OR license from another state for more than 5 years PLUS human trafficking training $253
Roofer Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Salvage Pool Secretary of State Business Licensing Division Zoning approval $75
Sanitarian Bureau of Professional Licensing NEHA REHS/RS exam and bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree OR licensed in another state for 3 years $426
School Bus Driver Secretary of State Chauffeur drivers license and 10 hours of training or experience $35
Scrap Metal Processor Secretary of State Business Licensing Division Zoning approval $75
Securities Agent Bureau of Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Pass Series 63 or 66 and Series 7 exams $532
Security Guards Bureau of Professional Licensing HS diploma/GED and 2-4 years of training/experience $0
Service Person Agriculture and Rural Development Certifications for all field standards and NIST Handbook 44 and P.A. 283 exams $300/company $100/person
Sewage Plant Operator Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, Water Resources Division Exam for each unit process type and 6 months operational experience $35
Siding Installer Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Social Service Technician Bureau of Professional Licensing Associate’s degree in social work OR 2,000 hours of experience AND currently employed in social services $43
Social Service Technician (Limited) Bureau of Professional Licensing 2 years of college $43
Social Worker (Limited Bachelor’s) Bureau of Professional Licensing Bachelor’s degree from accredited CSWE program, and practice under LMSW $43
Social Worker (Master’s) Bureau of Professional Licensing Master’s degree from accredited CSWE program, Clinical or Advanced Generalist ASWB exam and 4,000 hours of post degree supervised work over 2 years in clinical, macro, or both $303
Social Workers (Bachelor’s) Bureau of Professional Licensing Bachelor’s degree from accredited CSWE program, ASWB exam and 4,000 hours of supervised post-degree experience $273
Social Workers (Limited Master’s) Bureau of Professional Licensing Master’s degree from accredited CSWE program $43
Solar Heating Installer Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Residential Builders’, Maintenance and Alteration Contractors Mechanical contractor license, HVAC license and 6,000 hours of experience over 3 years $50
Specialist/AEMT Michigan Dept of Health and Human Services AEMT/Specialist Training Course and 36 credits $232
Speech-Language Pathologist Bureau of Professional Licensing Masters or Doctoral SLP education program OR ASHA/CASLPA certification AND PRAXIS Series II Exam, 9 months/1,260 hours of supervised clinical experience, human trafficking training and 20 hours of continuing education $330
Stationary Engineer (1st Class) Bureau of Construction Codes 4 year degree and 1 year internship OR 2 years experience as a second-class OR 2-6 yrs specified experience OR 4 year apprenticeship/training program $130
Stationary Engineer (2nd Class) Bureau of Construction Codes Bachelor’s degree OR 1 year experience as third class OR 1-4 years specified experience $130
Stationary Engineer (3rd Class) Bureau of Construction Codes Associate’s degree OR experience as a high/low pressure boiler operator for 1 year OR 3 years experience in a plant OR 1 year apprenticeship $130
Stockbroker Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation Register with state after FINRA agreement $300
Substance Abuse Counselor Michigan Certification Board for Addition Professionals Master’s degree, IC&RC/AADC exam, 2,000 hours of work experience with 100 hours supervised and 40 hours of continuing education over two years $325
Surveyor Bureau of Professional Licensing BA/MA, NCEES and PSI exams and 30 hours of continuing education over 2 years $663
Swimming Pool Installer Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Taxi/Limousine/TNC (Uber/Lyft) Driver LARA Commercial Licensing Division Exam, segment 1 and 2 of drivers education and annual vehicle inspection $125
Taxidermist DNR A taxidermy permit is required to prepare or mount the skins, plumage or parts from any birds or mammals for a fee $100
Teacher Department of Education Bachelor’s degree with teacher prep program, Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) to receive provisional education certificate and after 3 years take for the professional education certificate with required reading courses (3-6 credits) $129
Tile & Marble Installer Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70
Towing Secretary of State Commercial Drivers License $200
Truck Driver Department of State CDL test $25
Vehicle Broker Secretary of State Business Licensing Division Zoning approval $75
Vehicle Parts Dealer (Used Parts) Secretary of State Business Licensing Division Repair facility or service agreement if installing parts, worker’s compensation insurance and zoning approval $160
Vehicle Transporter Secretary of State Business Licensing Division Zoning approval $75
Vehicle Wholesaler Secretary of State Business Licensing Division Have established place of business, pass inspection, fleet insurance, dealer plates ad must buy/sell at least 24 vehicles per year $75
Veterinarian Bureau of Professional Licensing Veterinary medicine education program, NAVLE exam, opioids and controlled substance training and 30 hours of continuing education over 3 years $1,214
Veterinary Technician Bureau of Professional Licensing Graduate from AVMA approved program, register with the AAVSB and pass VTNE OR have a license in another state and pass VTNE PLUS 15 hours of continuing education over 3 years $478
Wastewater Treatment Operator Dept of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Water Resources Division Varies depending on level, but at least 6 months of experience/training $70
Well Driller/Pump Installer Michigan Department of Environmental Quality HS diploma/GED, pass an exam with a score of 70%, pass a field exam and install 20 wells or pumps over 2 years within the last 5 years $40
Window Installer (Screen & Storm Sash) Bureau of Construction Codes Licensing Division 60 hours and Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor exam OR military experience waiver $70

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