Registration of service agencies and personnel is required in order for service personnel to place all manner of commercial weighing and measuring devices into service; remove official rejection tags; and return "condemned" devices to service.

Registration Requirements

In order to become a registered service agency with registered service personnel, all of the following requirements must be met:

• Successfully complete or demonstrate completion of NIST Handbook 44 examination
• Successfully complete or demonstrate completion of Michigan Weights and Measures Act (P.A. 283) examination
• Successfully complete or demonstrate completion of device specific examinations for which registration is being sought
• Present documentation verifying possession of certified test standards

Who is required to be registered?

All service persons/agencies repairing, calibrating, or installing commercial weighing and measuring devices in the state of Michigan that desire to place in service or return to service a weighing or measuring device.

Registration Renewal

Each registration is for a term of 2 years from date of issuance. The registration may be renewed by meeting the same requirements as for a new license. Additional testing will not be required unless major revisions have been made to the applicable device category.

Cost:

A $300 registration fee per service company/agency and a $100 registration fee per service person submitted to the Michigan Department of Agriculture along with:

1. A new or renewal application Note: A separate application needs to be filled out and sent in for the agency and each serviceperson that is being registered (unless you are a sole serviceperson agency).
2. Documentation detailing the possession of certified test standards

For forms and additional information contact:

Michigan Department of Agriculture
Weights and Measures Program
940 Venture Lane
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-8202
benjaminl@michigan.gov