Michigan Sign Specialist Contractor License

The Sign Specialist Contractor License allows you to do the following work:

  • Installation of all types of electric signs
  • Repair and maintenance

How to Get a Sign Specialist Contractor’s License in Michigan?

  1. Satisfy the licensing requirements:
    • Experience and Education requirements:
      • 4000 hours of experience obtained in two years must be verified by a person with this same license. Moreover, it must approve a training course per a 2016 PA 407.
    • Minimum age requirement.
      • Must be at least 18 years old
  2. Submit the application via mail or online along with the corresponding fee(s).
    • To apply by mail, fill out the form and send it with the fee, and exemptions (if applicable) to P.O. Box 30255, Lansing, MI 48909.
    • To apply and pay the application fee online, follow the next steps.
      1. Enter to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
      2. Login or create an account.
      3. Go to “BCC licenses” and click on “Apply for a License”.
      4. Read and accept the terms.
      5. Select the Sign Specialist license and trade.
      6. Complete each step (includes fee payment online).
    • Veterans with evidence of separation from the United States armed forces under “honorable” or “general honorable” are exempt from the initial license fee. For consideration attach a DD-214 or DD-215to the application.
  3. Upon approval schedule with PSI©:
    1. Wait for the department's approval. Then, expect a letter with payment and schedule instructions for the PSI© examination.
    2. If the application is denied, reapplication is needed.
    3. To schedule and pay for the PSI© examination, register or sign in with the same data of the LARA initial application.
    4. Select the corresponding examination and add the information sent by the BCC.
    5. Pay and schedule the examination.

Michigan Sign Specialist Contractor License Exam Prep Course

Michigan Sign Specialist Contractor License Exam

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Michigan Sign Specialist Contractor Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 40
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice
  • Time Allowed: 90 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 75%
  • Subjects Involved:
    • Any rules promulgated under the Skilled trades regulation act
    • Sign Specialist administrative board general rules
    • Current Sign Specialist code rules – part 8
    • Stille-DeRossett- Hale single state construction code act
    • Administration and enforcement procedures of any code adopted under section 8a of that act, MCL 125.1508a.
    • Installation of all types of electric signs
    • Repair and maintenance of all types of electric signs
  • PSI© Sign Specialist Official Content Outline

Michigan Sign Specialist Contractor Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Sign Specialist exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • MICHIGAN SIGN SPECIALIST - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $234.06
  • MICHIGAN SIGN SPECIALIST - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

    Sales price: $264.06

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