Painter 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
Not listed
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Michigan does not require a statewide license specifically for painters. Residential builders and maintenance and alteration contractors must be licensed, but painting alone does not trigger a specific state license. Local licensing may apply. Verify with LARA.