Graphic Design Licensing Information

Graphic Design Licensing Information

Architect -- A person engaged in the practice of architecture or using the title "architect" is required to be licensed.  Contact the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Commercial Services at (517) 241-9288 for licensure information or visit our website at www.michigan.gov/architects. 

Engineer -- A person engaging in the practice of engineering or using the title "professional engineer" is required to be licensed.  Contact the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Commercial Services at (517) 241-9288 for licensure information or visit our website at www.michigan.gov/engineers.

Printing Company -- A sales tax license is required for retail sales. You may call the Michigan Department of Treasury at (517) 636-4660 and request a 518 sales tax form.

Personalized sales tax returns and a payment schedule will be mailed within four to six weeks after the registration has been processed. If you have questions about this process, please call the Michigan Department of Treasury at (517) 636-4730.

Contact the Department of Environmental Quality at (800) 662-9278 for environmental information.

Interior Designer -- A license is not required, however, a person engaged in the practice of interior design may be eligible to be added to a State list of Interior Designers.  Contact the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Commercial Services at (517) 241-9288 for licensure information or visit our websit at www.michigan.gov/interiordesigners. 

On August 14, 1995, the Gongwer stated, "the Attorney General has ruled (Opinion No. 6864) that an interior or building designer who is not regulated by the state should have a license if they engage in work relating to plumbing, mechanical contracting or electrical contracting.

The Occupational Code specifically exempts interior designers and building designers from regulation. The Attorney General said, "it would be absurd to permit them to engage in other practices which are regulated unless they first meet the education, experience and other requirements."

The Attorney General also ruled that a person affected by such unlicensed work may seek an injunction to halt it.

Industrial Design -- Combine technical knowledge with artistic talent to improve the form and design of products and their packaging and trademarks.

Other Possible License(s):

If only services are rendered there are no state licenses required. When a product is sold, a sales tax license is required with the Department of Treasury, Sales, use and Withholding Tax Division; (517) 636-4660.

Revised: 4/2007