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.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions and Informational Documents
The links below will direct you to specific information about the different types of licenses and permits, tax forms and procedures, and a wide array of other helpful information that applicants and licensees may need.
MLCC Toll-Free Phone Phone Number: 866-813-0011 (Available Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm)
Financial Management Toll-Free Helpline: 800-701-0513 (Available Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm)
Email Addresses For Assistance:
- For License, Permit, Special License, and License Renewal Questions: LARA-MLCC-Licensing-Information@michigan.gov
- For Enforcement Questions: shepardc@michigan.gov
- For Financial Management Division Questions (Taxes, ADA issues): LARA-MLCC-Finance-Information@michigan.gov
- For Hearings and Appeals Questions: MLCCHearingsAppeals@michigan.gov
Do not send any payments through any of the email addresses listed above as they cannot be accepted or processed. Payments emailed will be deleted and not processed. If you have questions about payment options, please call the MLCC, toll-free, at 866-813-0011.
Retailer Licensing Information
For Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Clubs, Grocery Stores, Liquor Stores, Convenience Stores
Manufacturer & Wholesaler Licensing Information
For Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, Distributors
Non-Profit Special License Information
Salesperson Licensing Information
Liquor Liability Insurance Information
Enforcement Division Frequently Asked Questions
Executive Services Division Frequently Asked Questions
Financial Management Division Frequently Asked Questions
Excise Taxes Information & Forms
Authorized Distribution Agent (ADA) Information
Identification Verification Providers for Direct Shipper Licensees
Self-Distribution Information for Manufacturers
Private Events, Mobile Bars & Mobile Bartending Services, & Food Trucks