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Michigan plumber license renewal & CE requirements

When to renew, how many continuing-education hours you need, which topics are required, and where to find approved courses. Checked .

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Renewal rules by license

Journey Plumber

RenewalEvery year. Renew by April 30 each year (LARA). You may start 90 days prior. If expired more than 60 days, relicensure fees apply; more than 3 consecutive years generally requires re-meeting experience and retesting.Source: michigan.gov · as of · Statute: legislature.mi.gov
CE hours & topicsNot a fixed annual CE-hour total. Complete an approved code-update course within 12 months after a code change; keep records for audit. No code-update course is required in years without a code change.Source: legislature.mi.gov · as of · LARA renewals: michigan.gov
Fees
  • Journey plumber examination: $100
  • Journey plumber license (initial or annual renewal): $40
  • Relicensure fee if not renewed within 60 days (plus annual renewal): $50
Source: legislature.mi.gov · as of · Renewal process/deadlines: michigan.gov LARA's renewals page also mentions a late fee amount — confirm the Accela total if your license lapses.

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FAQ

When do Michigan journey plumber licenses renew?

Every year by April 30 for $40 (LARA).

Does Michigan require annual CE hours?

Not a fixed annual hour total — complete a board-approved code-update course within 12 months after a state construction-code change.

Not licensed yet? See How to get a plumber license in Michigan.

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