The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will never ask you to provide credit card numbers or other personal information by phone, text, email, or mail. LARA has identified fraudulent communications impersonating department staff. These scams may include requests for payment or personal information. Please do not respond to these messages and report any suspicious activity to LARA‑Safety@michigan.gov. (This email is for fraud purposes only; messages unrelated to LARA‑related fraud will not receive a response.)
Elevator Section
Contact Elevator Section:
Phone: 517-241-9337
E-Mail: elevsafety@michigan.gov
The Elevator Section is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Michigan Elevator Code by conducting inspections of elevator installations and alterations as well as annual safety inspections. This section also investigates elevator accidents and violations of the Michigan Elevator Code and assures proper elevator permits have been issued.
If you have questions regarding obtaining an elevator certificate or renewing an elevator certificate, please email elevsafety@michigan.gov and include the serial number(s) of the elevator(s) .
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