Professional Licenses in Michigan
Michigan requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Acupuncturist
licenseAcupuncturist
licenseArchitects
licenseAsbestos Abatement Inspector
licenseAsbestos Management Planner
licenseAthletic Trainer
licenseAudiologist
licenseBail 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
licenseClinical Supervisor, Certified (Addictions) (C.C.S.)
certificationCommercial Drivers License (CDL)
licenseCosmetologist
license Est. $175 9-14 months
Dental Hygienist, Educational Limited (R.D.H.)
licenseDental Hygienist, Educational Limited (R.D.H.)
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Electrical Contractor
licenseElectrical Contractor
licenseElectrician, Master
license Est. $255 4-5 years
Elevator Journeyperson
licenseEmergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.)
licenseEmergency Medical Technician, Paramedic (E.M.T)
licenseEngineer, Licensed Professional
licenseEsthetician
licenseFuneral Director (Mortuary Science)
licenseHearing Aid Trainee
licenseInspector, Electrical
licenseInsurance Adjuster (Independent Adjuster)
licenseInsurance Agent (Insurance Producer)
license Est. $200 4-8 weeks
Insurance Counselor
licenseInsurance 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
licenseLobbyist Agent
licenseMarriage & Family Therapist
licenseMassage 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
licenseNurse, Licensed Practical (L.P.N.)
license 12-18 months
Nursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapist
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOccupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometrist
licenseOsteopathic Physician (D.O.)
licensePediatric 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
licensePhysical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physician's Assistant
licensePlumber, Journeyperson
license Est. $40 3+ years (6,000+ hours) apprenticeship + licensing
Podiatrist
licenseProfessional Investigator
licenseProfessional Surveyor
licensePsychologist
licenseReal Estate Appraiser, Licensed
licenseReal Estate Appraiser, Limited
licenseReal Estate Broker, Associate
licenseReal Estate Broker, Associate
license Est. $250 6-12 months
Real Estate Broker, Associate
licenseReal Estate Salesperson
license Est. $255 1-3 months
Respiratory Therapist
licenseSalvage 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
licenseSport Trolling (Charter Captains)
licenseStorm Water Operator
licenseVeterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)