Effective Date

Mechanic certification becomes effective on the date of application approval by the Bureau of Regulatory Services (BRS). The certificate expires one year from this date.

Renewal Procedure

A renewal application, Form AR-0094, Michigan Mechanic Certification Renewal, is mailed to all currently certified mechanics about 60 days before their current certifications expire. If a renewal notice has not been received within 30 days of certificate expiration, the mechanic should telephone the Business Licensing Unit at 1-888-SOS-MICH (1-888-767-6424).  A mechanic certification must be renewed annually by making application and paying the renewal fee.

Performing Repairs After Expiration Date

A certified mechanic may continue to perform motor vehicle repairs temporarily after the certification expiration date, pending approval of the renewal application. This only occurs if the renewal application has been received by the Michigan Department of State on or before the expiration date.

• If the renewal application is filed after the expiration date, a mechanic may temporarily engage in repairs without a certificate from the time the application is received, pending approval of the renewal application; or
• From the date on which the application is filed in person, pending approval of the renewal application.

Late Fee

A late renewal fee of 1-1/2 times the regular renewal fee will be imposed if the application is received after the certificate expiration date.