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.)
Registration Requirements
A person may not sell, provide, or agree to provide funeral goods and services unless that person is registered with this department. To become registered as a Prepaid Funeral Contract Seller/Provider, the applicant must apply through MiCLEAR.
Additional Required Documents to be submitted with the application:
- The names and addresses of persons owning 10% or more interest in the entity applying for registration.
- A list of the names and addresses of any escrow agents in which funds have been or will be deposited by the registrant.
- Copies of all escrow or trust agreements between a registrant and an escrow agent.
- The Assignor/Assignee Notification, if applicable.