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How to Apply for Relicensure in MiCLEAR

How to Apply for Relicensure in MiCLEAR

Important:

For best results, use a desktop or laptop computer. You may have trouble using a mobile device (i.e., Smartphone, iPad, etc.).

Please make sure you have registered with a MiCLEAR account and have linked your license before starting this process. If you have not registered for an account, please visit How to Register for an Account. If you have not linked your account, please visit How to Link your License.

Fees are Non-Refundable. If you question whether you are submitting the correct application type, please call (517) 241-9221 before making a payment.

Contact Us

Email: CSCLOnline@Michigan.gov

Phone: (517) 241-9221
Welcome to MiCLEAR

Getting Started

1. Visit www.michigan.gov/MiCLEAR

2. Click on "Login to MiCLEAR"

Sign In - Username and Password

Step 1: Sign In

1. Enter Username or Email

2. Enter Password

3. Click on "Sign In"

Relicensure

Step 2: Relicensure Application

  1. Click on the “Licenses” tab.
  2. Your license should reflect a lapsed status.
  3. Next to your license number, you will find the words “Additional Actions”. Click directly on the words “Additional Actions”. Do not click on your license number. 

Clicking on the words “Additional Actions” will take you directly to the Relicensure Application. We license/register many different professions. The screenshots are only from one license type. You may find questions that are different, but you must answer any questions that are asked in your relicensure application.

 
Relicensure Application Information

Step 3: Application Information

  1. Before you proceed, make sure you are completing a relicensure application
  2. Verify that your county is correct
  3. Type in the legal name for the person completing the application for the Signature
  4. Click “Continue”

Step 4: Contact Verification

  1. Name Modification: if you have any changes to your name, please update here by selecting “yes”.  
  2. Mailing Address Modification:  if you have any changes to your mailing address, please update here by selecting “yes”.  
  3. Phone and Email Modification: if you have any changes to your phone number or email address, please update here by selecting “yes”.  
  4. Once you have finished, click on the "Continue" button. 

Note: Proof of legal name change is required to be uploaded, later, to the “Supporting Documentation” section of this application.

Relicensure Information

Step 5: Relicensure Information

We license/register many different professions. The screenshots are only from one license type. You may find questions that are different, but you must answer any questions that are asked in your relicensure application.

  1. Good Moral Character: Read the description and select "Yes" or "No."
  2. Disciplinary Action: Read the description and select "Yes" or "No."
  3. Select “Continue” to move forward.

Step 6: Supporting Documentation

Attach any supporting documents that may be required with your application.

The required documents will be different depending on the type of profession you are applying for. Click here for the required documents by profession. 

Note: If you do not include all required documentation, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be sent an incomplete notice.

Relicensure Supporting Documentation

Step 6a: Adding a Document

Documents can be uploaded by clicking the “Add” button.

Relicensure Supporting Documents File Upload Add

Step 6b: File Upload 

Click on "Add".  You will need to find the desired saved document on your computer (double click on it.)

Relicensure Supporting Documents File Upload Continue

Step 6c: File Upload 

Clicking on the document on your computer will upload the file.

Click on “Continue”. 

Relicensure Supporting Documents Attachment Type

Step 6d: Attachment Type

Click on the dropdown next to "Type" and select the type of document that you are attaching.

Relicensure Supporting Documents Attachment Type Save

Step 6e: Attachment Save

Click on "Save"

Relicensure Supporting Documents Continue

Step 6f: Continue

Once all documents have been uploaded, click on the “Continue” button to proceed to the “Review” section.

Relicensure Review

Step 7: Review

Ensure that all information is correct. If there are any items that need to be changed, click “Edit” next to each section that requires a change.

  1. Click on the checkbox at the bottom of page that reads “By checking this box, I agree to the above certification.”
  2. Click “Continue” to proceed to the “Pay Fees” section.
Relicensure Pay Fees

Step 8: Pay Fees

  1. View the total fee due.
  2. To proceed, click “Continue Application”.

Step 9: Payment

  • For the payment option, the user will be redirected to a 3rd party screen to input payment information.
  • Debit or credit cards are the only accepted methods of payment for your license.
  • The online system does not accept American Express.
New Application - Payment Method

Payment Method

Click on “Next” to be taken to the Payment Information page.

New Application - Payment Information

Payment Review

Complete the payment information form by entering your First and Last Name, Street Address, Zip Code and current E-mail Address. 

Make sure the name and address you enter matches the billing name and address on the credit card you are using to pay for license fees. A payment confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided. 

Click on “Next” to be taken to the Payment Review page.

New Application - Payment Review

Payment Information

Review the payment information.

Click on the Box next to "I Agree" to confirm payment information.

Click on "Pay Now" to submit the application.

Relicensure Record Issuance

Record Issuance

Once payment is accepted, the record issuance screen will appear, letting you know that your application has been submitted. We see many relicensure applications started but not submitted so if you do not see confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted, please contact us at (517) 241-9221 or CSCLOnline@michigan.gov. (Records beginning with TMP have not been submitted for review.)

A payment confirmation email will be sent to the email address entered during the billing address section. No additional receipt is provided.