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.)
Relicensure
Licensees who miss the late renewal period and allow their license to lapse may apply for relicensure.
Requirements for a license lapsed from 61 days to 3 years include:
- filing of the appropriate relicensure application and fees
- be of good moral character
Requirements for a license lapsed for more than 3 years include:
- completion of 60 hours of approved prelicensure education courses
- filing of the appropriate relicensure application and fees
- be of good moral character
- pass the current license examination
You may find the applications for relicensure in the Forms section of this website.