LARA's Mission
LARA supports business growth and job creation while safeguarding Michigan's citizens through a simple, fair, efficient and transparent regulatory structure.
LARA's Vision
LARA will reinvent government while consistently serving our customers fairly, honestly and respectfully through an engaged and creative employee team.
LARA News LinkWatch the LARA News Link - a bi-weekly webcast highlighting the events and happenings of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Reinventing Performance in MichiganLARA, in partnership with Treasury, MDEQ and the MEDC, has launched Reinventing Performance in Michigan (RPM), a metric-driven customer service model for all state government departments to improve business satisfaction.
A Resource for Skilled ImmigrantsWorking through LARA, Upwardly Global has created an online resource for skilled immigrants, providing important information on how to become a licensed professional in Michigan.
LARA Services for VeteransThe Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has prepared a compilation of services that may apply to Michigan's Veterans, active military and military families. These services include occupational or business licensing, construction, workplace safety and health, unemployment, and utility assistance.
UIA Problem Resolution OfficesAt Problem Resolution Offices, UIA customer service representatives resolve problems and provide access to automated resources. These offices are located in Alpena, Benton Harbor, Detroit, Gaylord, Grand Rapids, Hancock, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Marquette, Mt. Clemens, Muskegon, Ontonagon, Saginaw, Sault Ste. Marie, and Traverse City.
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