Who needs a barbershop license in Michigan?

Issued by LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing, Board of Barber Examiners, at step 4 of 6 in the opening sequence: get the permits for your kind of business.

1 of the 20 kinds of business in Michigan

Apply through MiPLUS before opening; the shop is inspected and the license posted. Every barber holds their own license.

Draft. This row was drafted from the agency’s own page and has not yet been confirmed against it. Confirm it with the agency before you pay anything.

Step 4 of 6: Get the permits for your kind of business

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing, Board of Barber Examiners.

Sources and dates

LARA barber licensing pages; MCL 338.2217. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.