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.)
Employee Fingerprinting Information
To comply with Federal protocols, effective immediately, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will no longer be reviewing or determining fitness for employment of perspective employees. Submission of any documentation to LARA on new employees is no longer required.
We suggest you consider using the Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) to ensure employees are fit for employment.