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Bureau of Commercial Services

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• Bureau of Commercial Services Mission
The Bureau of Commercial Services serves to protect the health, welfare and safety of Michigan citizens and to encourage the growth of business in Michigan, while at the same time protecting consumers.


Spotlight

• Business Services
The Corporation Division is charged with promoting economic growth by facilitating the formation and development of business entities in Michigan while ensuring compliance with reporting and registration requirements.

• Consumer Services
The Enforcement Division is responsible for the regulation, investigation and prosecution of consumer complaints filed against licensees for various code and rule violations, as well as fraudulent business practices. The Enforcement Division, in conjunction with the boards and commissions, is charged with the responsibility for taking appropriate criminal, civil or administrative sanctions necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Michigan.

• Licensing Services
The Licensing Division, along with advisory assistance of boards and commissions appointed by the Governor, reviews applications, issues licenses,processes renewals, administers continuing education and maintains licensing records for over 330,000 individuals or businesses regulated by the Bureau.


BCS Calendar of Events

• State of Michigan offices will be closed in observance of the President's Day Holiday. The office will reopen Tuesday February 21, 2012

• Labor Day - Office Closed
State of Michigan offices will be closed in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. The office will reopen Tuesday, September 4, 2012

• July 26, 2012 NonProfit Seminar
The Michgian Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. Seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos o ...

• October 25, 2012 NonProfit Seminar
The Michgian Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. Seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos o ...


Agency Contacts
 • A to Z Listing of Online Services
 • Business Entity Search
 • Check Appraisers CE Credits
 • FILEOnline
 • Freedom of Information Act E-Mail Request Form - Bureau of Commercial Services
 • MI Business One Stop
 • Michigan Construction Lien Fund Claim Payout Lookup
 • Renew a Ski/Lift Permit
 • Verify a License, Registration or Permit

Quick Links
 •  Business Entity Search
 •  Freedom of Information Act E-Mail Request Form - Bureau of Commercial Services
 •  Purchase License Lists and Data
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