{"id":644,"date":"2020-03-19T13:03:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T17:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buildersinstitute.com\/?page_id=644"},"modified":"2020-03-24T12:31:53","modified_gmt":"2020-03-24T16:31:53","slug":"licensing-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/buildersinstitute.com\/?page_id=644","title":{"rendered":"Licensing Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-img\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"text-overlay\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-title\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Facts About the Builder\u2019s Licensing Process<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row module_id=&#8221;page-content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1400px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|50px||50px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.1&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"inner-content\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"section-content space-bottom\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  Builder license examinations are given electronically at test sites in Southfield, Dearborn, Grand Rapids, Gaylord, Marquette and Lansing. The exam is given by PSI of Las Vegas, NV for the Michigan Department of Commerce. Call 1-800-733-9267 for an application and scheduling information for tests. Applications will be available at our Pre-License classes. You can also schedule online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psiexams.com\">http:\/\/www.psiexams.com<\/a>.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"section-content space-bottom\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    You may fax your application with credit card information to PSI at (702)-932-2666.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"section-content space-bottom\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   You must first apply to the State of Michigan for approval to take the test.  You must complete the application form; include a copy of the \u201cCompletion Certificate\u201d issued by Oakland Builders &#038; Education Seminars (OBES) as well as photo identification is required. The state will send a notification to you and PSI that you are approved and eligible to take the test.  You are then responsible for contacting PSI to schedule at your preferred testing site location.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"section-content space-bottom\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->There will be a continuing education requirement of seven hours per year, depending upon when your license was issued.  For more information on continuing education requirements, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/bcc\">www.michigan.gov\/bcc<\/a>.  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