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.)
Temporary Practice Permit
Article 26 of the Occupational Code allows individuals licensed in another state to apply to Michigan for a temporary permit to do appraisals that are federally related. A temporary permit is valid for 180 days. The applicant must submit an application for a temporary permit, along with a fee of $125.00. The application requires a written description of the appraisal assignment and a Consent to Service of Process form. A search of the National Registry will allow verification of the applicant's good standing.
A temporary permit application and Consent to Service of Process form may be submitted on-line at www.michigan.gov/mylicense or obtained by downloading the forms from the State of Michigan Appraisers website, www.michigan.gov/appraisers.