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Bureau of Health Professions
Licensing for Health Care Professionals

Mailing Address: BHP, PO Box 30670, Lansing MI 48909
Courier Mailing Address: BHP, 611 W Ottawa, 1st Floor, Lansing MI 48933

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Application packets are available for downloading at each profession's link listed on the left. If you'd like an application packet mailed to you email us at bhphelp@michigan.gov or call 517-335-0918. Board of Medicine applicants can apply online at www.michigan.gov/elicense.

To change your name you must submit the request in writing. To change your address you must either submit in writing or via the Internet. A new license is not issued automatically. You can complete the Data Change/Duplicate License Request Form and fax to 517-373-2179 (no new license issued) or mail the form to LARA/BHP, PO Box 30670, Lansing MI 48909. Include $10 fee if new license is required. To change your address online go to www.michigan.gov/elicense. If you require a new license to be issued with the new information you will be able to request and pay for a duplicate license with a credit card.

To verify a health professional license in Michigan or check disciplinary action taken on a license go to verify a license or call 517-241-9427.

Effective October 3, 2011 Michigan's nursing licensure program utilizes NURSYS® electronic license verification system. Michigan licensed RNs and LPNs applying for licensure in another state should contact Nursys at www.nursys.com to have their Michigan license verified. A fee will be charged for that verification. If you have questions about Nursys please contact them toll free at 866-819-1700. If you hold a Michigan RN license and a specialty license you must obtain your verification from the Michigan Board of Nursing. See below for information on how to obtain written verification.

Effective January 1, 2009 Michigan licensed MDs and DOs must contact VeriDoc at www.veridoc.org to have their license verified to another state. A fee will be charged for that verification. Questions should be directed to VeriDoc at 701-319-6500.

For all other professions to obtain written verification of your license to another state submit request in writing to LARA/BHP, Verifications, PO Box 30670, Lansing MI 48909 along with the $15 fee (check or money order payable to State of Michigan) for certification processing. Include name as it appears on your license, license number and name/address of the state board the certification should be sent. Normal processing time is 20-30 business days.


Links

• Communicable Disease Reporting

• Long Term Care Workforce Background Check

• Public Health Code

• Bureau of Health Professions' Mission Statement

• License Renewal Fees

• Initial Application - Apply for a Health Professional License

• Michigan Volunteer Registry

• Freedom of Information (FOIA)

• Occupational Disease Reporting PDF icon

• RENEWAL-License Renewal Application

• Contact Us - Contact Licensing Boards

• Application Status Look Up

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Verify A Health Professional License

• How to File a Complaint

• Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS)

• Professions Licensed/Registered/Regulated

• Health Professions Administrative Rules

• Current Disciplinary Action Reports for the Bureau of Health Professions


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