Plumber licenses in
Michigan
Michigan licenses plumbers statewide.
Search Michigan plumber licenses (opens official site)
Official search run by Michigan LARA Bureau of Construction Codes, Licensing Section (Plumbing) at aca-prod.accela.com.
What the license should say
In Michigan you'll see one of these on a plumber's card, bid or truck:
- Plumbing contractor
- Business owner, partner, officer or LLC member; must hold or employ a master plumber.
- Master plumber
- Individual; may represent a plumbing contractor.
- Journey plumber
- Individual; works under a licensed master or journey plumber.
Hiring a company, not a person?
Plumbing contractor license under MCL 339.6111; the applicant must hold a master plumber license or employ a master plumber as representative
Doing it yourself
A homeowner may install their own plumbing, building sewer or private sewer in their single-family dwelling if a permit is secured (MCL 339.6107(2)(d))
Before you hire
- Contractor licensing in Michigan (small-job limits, bonds, permits)
- How to check a license in Michigan, step by step
- Before-you-hire checklist (one page, free PDF)
- File a complaint about a plumber (opens official site)
Keep this handy
We'll email you the one-page before-you-hire checklist, plus occasional tips on hiring safely.