State licensing is required for psychiatric hospitals/units under the Michigan Mental Health Code.

To begin operation of a new psychiatric hospital/unit, all of the following steps must be completed:

1.Complete state licensure application LARA-SLACR-101 and email completed application to LARA-BCHS-NLTCSLS@michigan.gov

2.Payment:  For electronic payments, visit LARA BCHS NLTC LICENSE - Electronic Payment.  Paying electronically is the fastest way to have your application processed.  There is a 1.75% processing fee for electronic payments.  Paying electronically expedites the application process.  If you do not agree to pay the processing fee, a written check may be submitted by mail.  Please note, submitting by mail may delay processing 4-6 weeks.  When submitting for a new license by mail, you must submit the application, licensure invoice (only required for written check submissions) and written check to:

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
Health Facilities Licensing, Permits and Support Division
P.O. Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909

Fees for New Licensure
Psychiatric Hospital/Unit                         $500 plus $10/bed

To make changes to an existing licensed facility including relocation, facility name change, change of ownership, and change in bed capacity (residence only).  See below for Change of Administrator information.

1.Complete the state licensure application and change request form LARA-SLACR-101

2.Fees/Payment:  To make your payment electronically for changes to an existing license, visit LARA Change Request Payments.  Paying electronically is the fastest way to have your application processed.  There is a 1.75% processing fee for credit card payments or $0.15 processing fee for electronic check payments.  Paying electronically expedites the process for changes to existing licenses.  If you do not agree to pay the processing fee, a written check may be submitted by mail.  Please note, submitting by mail may delay processing 4-6 weeks.  When submitting a change request by mail, you must submit the change request form, licensure invoice (only required for written check submissions) and written check to:

Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
Health Facilities Licensing, Permits and Support Division
P.O. Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909

Fees for Changes to an Existing License
► License (facility/DBA) name change      $500
► CHOW or corporate name change        $500
► Relocation                                                  $500
► Bed Designation Change                         No Fee
► Bed Capacity Decrease                            No Fee
► Bed Capacity Increase                              $500 plus $10/added beds

All State Licenses must be renewed annually.  Annual renewal letters and invoices are sent in June of each year.  License renewals must be paid online no later than July 31st at eLicense (michigan.gov).    

Fees for Renewal
Psychiatric Hospital/Unit $500 plus $10/bed

Other state agencies may require approval prior to licensing actions. Contact the following state agencies to determine whether their approval is required.

Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Survey & Certification
611 W. Ottawa Street
PO Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909
Main Line: 517-284-0193
Email:  LARA-BSCSupport@michigan.gov

Non-Long Term Care State Licensing Section
Phone: 1-833-757-7308
Email: LARA-BCHS-NLTCSLS@michigan.gov