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.)
Example of Fraudulent Email
From: State of Michigan (LARA)
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:59 PM
Subject: Michigan LARA Requirement (Action Required)
Effective Oct 1, 2020, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs require that all license holders validate their profile information on our website. All license holder whose information has not been validated might experience delay in their next license renewal. Validate below now.
Validate Profile Non-working Link
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs