Michigan PE license requirements

Since April 4, 2017, Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) no longer pre-approves PE candidates: you register directly with NCEES. You apply for your license only after completing the education, four years of experience after your degree, and both exams, with a $115 application fee. The five-reference requirement was dropped; you document your experience on the application instead.

Sources: Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (summarizing 2016 PA 435 and LARA requirements) and LARA’s licensing guides, checked October 11, 2026. Confirm current fees with LARA.

PE exam fee

$400

Paid to NCEES

Pre-approval

Not needed

Since April 2017

Application fee

$115

At licensure

Experience

4 years

After your degree

Key details

Item	Michigan
Licensing body	Michigan LARA, Bureau of Professional Licensing (Board of Professional Engineers)
Before booking the PE	No state approval; register with NCEES
Licensure	Apply after completing education, experience and both exams; online via MiPLUS
Education	EAC/ABET or CEAB-accredited bachelor’s or master’s (longer experience routes exist)
Renewal	Every 2 years (October 31); continuing education required

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