Carpenter License Requirements in Michigan
License Not RequiredLast verified March 24, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: Not listed
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
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Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Michigan does not require a statewide occupational license for carpenters. Residential builders and maintenance and alteration contractors must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (https://www.michigan.gov/lara), but individual carpenters working as employees do not need a state-issued license.