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Hearing Aid Dealer

Michigan Article 13 license. A limitation under MCL 339.203 or 339.204 restricts this same license; it does not establish a separately named credential.

Licensing authority: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing · Application information

Initial dealer licensure using the audiology experience equivalence
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Age
Over 18 years of age under MCL 339.1305(2). The LARA Licenses & Requirements page says at least 18; the controlling statute uses over 18.
Application
Submit the MiPLUS application, answer all questions, upload supporting documentation, and pay applicable fees.
Certificate
The audiology qualification is an applicant condition, not a hearing-instrument examination leaf.
Character
Good moral character is required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited high school or secondary school.
Experience
The department will consider an M.A. in Audiology plus the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certificate of clinical competency equivalent to the two and one-half years of experience stated on its Licenses & Requirements page.
Social Security
Provide the Social Security number or the affidavit required where exempt or without a number.
Discretionary issuance on review of inadequate licensing requirements, with or without a limitation
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Age
Over 18 years of age under MCL 339.1305(2). The LARA Licenses & Requirements page says at least 18; the controlling statute uses over 18.
Application
Submit the MiPLUS application, answer all questions, upload supporting documentation, and pay applicable fees.
Character
Good moral character is required.
Discretion
Demonstrate to the department that licensing requirements are not a fair and adequate measure of knowledge and skills or a required examination is not an adequate competence measure; follow Article 5 review and pay fees. The provision authorizes relief rather than announcing an exercised blanket exam waiver.
Education
Graduate of an accredited high school or secondary school.
Experience
Two years as a licensed hearing aid salesperson under the direction and supervision of a licensed hearing aid dealer.
Limitation
A restriction may be imposed with the statutory board-approval process; individual approval determines what is waived or required.
Social Security
Provide the Social Security number or the affidavit required where exempt or without a number.
Initial licensure when foreign education or experience records are unavailable
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Age
Over 18 years of age under MCL 339.1305(2). The LARA Licenses & Requirements page says at least 18; the controlling statute uses over 18.
Application
Submit the MiPLUS application, answer all questions, upload supporting documentation, and pay applicable fees.
Character
Good moral character is required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited high school or secondary school.
Experience
Two years as a licensed hearing aid salesperson under the direction and supervision of a licensed hearing aid dealer.
Social Security
Provide the Social Security number or the affidavit required where exempt or without a number.
Unavailable Records
Board and department approval; submit the department-approved notarized affidavit of education, schools, dates, degree, courses, grades and former employers, plus a notarized government-official statement that the records are unavailable. MCL 339.214 also permits applying for a reciprocal license; it does not itself waive this profession's exam requirements.
Initial licensure for foreign educated or trained applicants
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Age
Over 18 years of age under MCL 339.1305(2). The LARA Licenses & Requirements page says at least 18; the controlling statute uses over 18.
Application
Submit the MiPLUS application, answer all questions, upload supporting documentation, and pay applicable fees.
Character
Good moral character is required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited high school or secondary school.
Experience
Two years as a licensed hearing aid salesperson under the direction and supervision of a licensed hearing aid dealer.
Foreign Training
Education or training received outside the United States; the current licensing guide applies the same education, experience or supervision, and examination requirements.
Social Security
Provide the Social Security number or the affidavit required where exempt or without a number.
Dealer application requesting statutory home study substitution
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Age
Over 18 years of age under MCL 339.1305(2). The LARA Licenses & Requirements page says at least 18; the controlling statute uses over 18.
Application
Submit the MiPLUS application, answer all questions, upload supporting documentation, and pay applicable fees.
Character
Good moral character is required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited high school or secondary school.
Experience
Two years as a licensed hearing aid salesperson under the direction and supervision of a licensed hearing aid dealer.
Social Security
Provide the Social Security number or the affidavit required where exempt or without a number.
Substitution
MCL 339.1305(5) permits the department to accept successful completion of the National Hearing Aid Society basic home-study course in place of the dealer written examination. Department acceptance is discretionary; its current guide requires PSI dealer written-examination proof and does not announce a blanket course substitution.
Initial licensure by examination
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Age
Over 18 years of age under MCL 339.1305(2). The LARA Licenses & Requirements page says at least 18; the controlling statute uses over 18.
Application
Submit the MiPLUS application, answer all questions, upload supporting documentation, and pay applicable fees.
Character
Good moral character is required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited high school or secondary school.
Experience
Two years as a licensed hearing aid salesperson under the direction and supervision of a licensed hearing aid dealer.
Social Security
Provide the Social Security number or the affidavit required where exempt or without a number.
Late renewal within sixty days after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Practice
A lapsed license does not authorize practice; satisfy any applicable orders and supervision requirements.
Window
Within 60 days after expiration, pay the license fee and late-renewal fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Review and removal of a license limitation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Competence
The department may remove the limitation if review establishes competence in every occupational function without the limitation. This is review of an existing license, not a new examination route.
Petition
Petition in writing within 30 days after a limitation imposed under MCL 339.203 or 339.204.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure without examination for military personnel, veterans and dependents
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Character And Age
Good moral character and any occupational age requirement; pay applicable fees.
Discipline
No disqualifying revocation, surrender during investigation, unresolved discipline, or pending unprofessional-conduct complaint, allegation or investigation.
Equivalence
The other jurisdiction's requirements must substantially equal or exceed Michigan requirements.
Federal Oversight
The department must not issue under this section if doing so would violate an applicable federal oversight or licensing guideline.
Military Status
Member of the armed forces or uniformed services, veteran, or qualifying dependent.
Other Jurisdiction Examination
If the other licensing jurisdiction required an examination, it must have been passed. No particular nationwide or Michigan examination is identified in MCL 339.217.
Other License
Hold at least one valid equivalent United States occupation license in good standing for at least one year; the other authority verifies its minimum education and applicable experience requirements were met.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal requirements exemption during mobilized military duty
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Duration
Until 90 days after release from the qualifying duty, not more than 36 months after license expiration.
Exemption
Renewal fees, continuing education and related renewal requirements are temporarily exempt after verification.
Mobilization
Mobilized for military duty by the President of the United States.
Notice And Proof
Notify the department of the desire to claim the exemption and provide proof of mobilized duty; notify arrangements for adequate supervision or oversight when responsible for those duties.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Dealer licensure based on an equivalent other jurisdiction hearing aid license and examination
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Age
Over 18 years of age under MCL 339.1305(2). The LARA Licenses & Requirements page says at least 18; the controlling statute uses over 18.
Application
Submit the MiPLUS application, answer all questions, upload supporting documentation, and pay applicable fees.
Character
Good moral character is required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited high school or secondary school.
Equivalence
The department determines whether examination and passing requirements when taken were substantially equal to Michigan's.
Experience
Two years as a licensed hearing aid salesperson under the direction and supervision of a licensed hearing aid dealer.
Other License
Hold a hearing-aid license from another licensing jurisdiction and provide proof of its official examining board's written examination.
Social Security
Provide the Social Security number or the affidavit required where exempt or without a number.
Waiver
MCL 339.1305(5) permits a waiver; the LARA reciprocity paragraph says portions of the Michigan examination may be waived. The identified current dealer theory examination remains referenced subject to that determination.
Relicensure three or more years after expiration
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Application
Submit the MiPLUS relicensure application, pay applicable fees, and satisfy existing disciplinary conditions.
Current Requirements
Follow the current guide's relicensure checklist; a trainee must verify the supervising dealer. Dealer applicants must pass dealer theory; salesperson applicants must pass theory and practical.
Window
License expired three or more years ago.
Relicensure after the late renewal period and within three years after expiration
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Continuing Education
Provide the specified preceding-year continuing-education evidence if such education is required for the license.
Discipline
Satisfy penalties and conditions imposed by disciplinary action.
Fees
Pay the application processing, late-renewal and upcoming-period licensing fees.
Supervision
Trainees and salespersons retain their applicable dealer-supervision or employment conditions.
Window
After the 60-day late-renewal period but within three years after expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Renewal, including a renewal with a limitation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply before expiration through MiPLUS, no sooner than 90 days beforehand; pay renewal fees and certify the renewal attestation.
Cycle
Two years
Limitations
The department may renew with an approved limitation under MCL 339.204(3); any existing conditions or orders remain applicable.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Hearing Aid Dealer — Temporary License

Temporary form of the Article 13 license authorized by MCL 339.213.

Licensing authority: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing · Application information

Temporary licensure for a qualifying military or veteran dependent
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Duration
Six months; the department may allow one further six-month term if eligibility continues and more time is needed to fulfill ordinary initial-licensure requirements.
Limitations
Any limitation imposed by the department applies; future conversion to the ordinary license follows its own route.
Other License
Provide acceptable proof of a current equivalent good-standing occupation license or registration from another licensing jurisdiction or a foreign country.
Status
Dependent of a member of the armed forces or uniformed services, or of a veteran.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Single six month extension of a military dependent temporary license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Duration
Six months; the department may allow one further six-month term if eligibility continues and more time is needed to fulfill ordinary initial-licensure requirements.
Extension
Department determines that the dependent still meets subsection (2) and needs additional time to fulfill initial-licensure requirements; only one additional six-month term.
Limitations
Any limitation imposed by the department applies; future conversion to the ordinary license follows its own route.
Other License
Provide acceptable proof of a current equivalent good-standing occupation license or registration from another licensing jurisdiction or a foreign country.
Status
Dependent of a member of the armed forces or uniformed services, or of a veteran.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Discretionary nonrenewable temporary licensure while the ordinary application is pending
Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination
Duration
Nonrenewable; ends on any event listed in MCL 339.213(1), including available examination or evaluation results, ordinary license issuance, failure to sit the next exam, failure to meet requirements, or change in employment.
Eligibility
No previous license denial, revocation or suspension; department approval of the temporary application.
Limitations
The department may impose a license limitation.
Pending Application
Applicant for initial licensure or transfer; the underlying ordinary license's identified exams remain involved where applicable. A trainee's underlying route has no exam.

Michigan Hearing Aid Dealer Theory Examination

Provider
PSI Services LLC
Format
Computer-administered theory examination
Exam questions
65 scored questions; 5-10 non-scored questions. Published section question counts: Michigan Regulatory & Statutory Requirements: 15; Audiometric Assessment of Hearing and Hearing Aid Modifications: 34; Contracts: 4; Liability Insurance: 2; Federal Regulation of the Hearing Aid Industry: 10.
Time limit
90 minutes
Passing score
70%
Examination outline
  • Michigan Regulatory & Statutory Requirements
  • Audiometric Assessment of Hearing and Hearing Aid Modifications
  • Contracts
  • Liability Insurance
  • Federal Regulation of the Hearing Aid Industry
Examination sources