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What is the purpose of the different types of applications?

New License - You have never held a license in this profession in Michigan or any other state.

Endorsement - You hold a current license in another state in this profession and you wish to become licensed in Michigan.

Relicensure - If you have ever held a Michigan license in this profession but your Michigan license has expired, you let it lapse or have been licensed in another state, you must apply for relicensure.

Grandfather - You are able to become licensed by a shortened credential review process for a limited time.

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