Application Process for State Licensure

This page is designed to assist providers through the state licensure process for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs, as well as provide additional resources to maintain compliance.

State Licensing is required for all SUD programs. To initiate an SUD program, a state licensure application, documents, and applicable licensing fee are required.

Existing SUD programs may request changes to the program by completing the application for the following actions:

• Change of ownership
• Change of program name
• Change of location of program
• Change of contact information
• Change of program director
• Addition or removal of service categories

The following licensing fees apply to the licensure of SUD programs:

• Initial licensing fee: $500
• Annual Licensing fee: $500
• Renewal notices are sent in June of each year
  
• License renewals must be paid online no later than July 31st

• BCHS-HFD-100: Substance Use Disorder Application

Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Community and Health Systems
State Licensing Section
611 W. Ottawa Street
PO Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909

Phone: 517-241-1970
Fax: 517-241-3354
Email: bchs-statelicensing@michigan.gov

• State Licensing Administrative Rules
• Article 6, Substance Abuse; Public Health Code (PA 368 of 1978)
• Chapter 2A, Substance Use Disorder Services; Mental Health Code (PA 258 of 1974)
• Federal Confidentiality Rules