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.)
Application for Transfer/Registration of an Electrical Contractor, Sign Specialty Contractor, or Fire Alarm Contractor License *
If you are licensed within the City of Detroit and wish to apply for electrical permits for a job location within a municipality where the State of Michigan is responsible for code enforcement you must register your locally issued license with the Bureau of Construction Codes.
Options to apply for registration of your locally issued license:
- Complete and mail the Application for Transfer/Registration of an Electrical Contractor, Sign Specialty Contractor, or Fire Alarm Contractor License to our office along with all required supporting documentation and payment;