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Occupational Licensing
Overview
The Licensing Division, in conjunction with state licensing boards, regulates 14 occupational professions in Michigan under the Michigan Occupational Code. This division is responsible for providing customer service, pre-licensure support and application processing. Team members in the Licensing Division fulfill a number of functions such as reviewing applications; processing renewals; issuing licenses, registrations, and/or certificates; and maintaining all licensing records for almost 300,000 professionals.
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Licensed Occupational Professions
Visit one of the profession pages for more information and resources.
Online Services & Resources
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Apply or Renew Online
Information on applying for, renewing, or modifying a license can be found here.