How to Renew your License 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 to your MiCLEAR account 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

Getting Started

Verify a License

You must first verify your current license status at www.michigan.gov/miclear.

Click on “Verify a License”.

Search for a License

1. Enter your license number

2. Click “Search”

If your license is in lapsed status, you may not be able to renew. Please call our office at (517) 241-9221 for assistance.

Step 1: Login

1. Visit www.michigan.gov/MiCLEAR

2. Click on "Login to MiCLEAR"

Step 2: Sign In

1. Enter Username or Email

2. Enter Password

3. Click on "Sign In"

Step 3: Renew

1. Click on the Licenses tab and locate your 10-digit license number (without any other letters or numbers).

2. Click directly on the words “Renew License” which can be found next to your license number. Do not click on your license number.

If the words “Click here to Renew License” are not seen and it is 60 days or less until your expiration date (90 days for cemetery), please contact our office at (517) 241-9221. Do not proceed.

Step 4: Contact Information

Verify the following is correct:

1. Physical Location

2. County

3. Enter the Legal Name of Person Completing Application
4. Click “Continue”.

We license many different professions which have their own various questions. If the profession you are applying for does not require these questions below, you will not see this section and can move forward to the next step.

Step 5: Contact Verification

Verify the following and update, if needed, by clicking on the circle next to "Yes".

1. Address

2. Phone

3. Email

4. Preferred Channel

5. Once the information is correct, click on "Continue"

Step 6: Branch Information

Renew your branch license, if applicable.

Click on "Continue".

We license many different professions which may have a branch renewal. If the profession you are applying for does not require a branch renewal, you can move forward to the next step.

Step 7 Supporting Documents

Step 7a : Adding Documents

Attach any supporting documents that may be required with your application using the “Add” button.

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

Step 7b: File Upload Add

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

Step 7c: File Upload Continue

Clicking on the document on your computer will upload the file. Click on “Continue.”

Step 7d: Attachment Type and Save

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

Step 7e: Continue

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

Step 8: Renewal Review

1. Review application information. Make edits, if needed, by clicking on the "Edit" buttons in the sections.

2. Check the box to agree to the certification.

3. Click "Continue"

Step 9: Pay Fees

Fees are Non-Refundable. If you have any questions about the type of application you are applying for, please stop and call (517) 241-9221 for assistance and direction before proceeding.

Click “Continue Application” to complete the application process by paying the fee.

Step 10: 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.

Payment Method

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

Payment Information

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.

Payment Review

Review the payment information.

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

Click on "Pay Now" to submit the application.

Record Issuance

Once payment is accepted, the record issuance screen will appear, letting you know that your application has been submitted. We see many renewals/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.

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