Qualifying Officer (QO) Information

What or Who is a QO?

The principal license holder who must meet the requirements of MCL 338.1056.
What happens if the QO passes away?
Per MCL 338.1076, Upon the death of the qualifying officer, the business may be carried on for a period of 90 days by the following: (a) In the case of an individual licensee, the surviving spouse, or if there be none, the executor or administrator of the estate of the decedent; (b) In the case of a partner, the surviving partners; (c) In the case of an officer of a firm, company, association, organization, or corporation, the officers thereof.

Within 10 days following the death of a licensee, the department shall be notified in writing at CSCLOnline@michigan.gov. The notification must state the name of the person legally authorized to carry on the business of the deceased.

Upon the authorization of the department, the business may be carried on for a further period of time when necessary to complete any business commitments pending at the death of the decedent.

A new license should be applied for and issued, with a new qualifying officer, within 90 days after the death of the licensee.
Can I change the QO on a license?

No. A change in the QO cancels the license. A new application would need to be submitted through MiCLEAR.

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