Professional Licensing
- important update: please read
COVID-19 - Changes and Updates
In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and implement Governor Whitmer’s recommendations regarding social distancing and public gatherings, the Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL) has closed its lobbies to visits from the public. In order to implement Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order, BPL staff have transitioned to working remotely.
- For all licensing related questions – status of your application, requirements for licensure, etc. – please email us at BPLHelp@michigan.gov and we will respond as soon as possible. Also, when given the option by BPL staff, we strongly encourage you to send documents needed for licensure to BPLData@michigan.gov instead of through the U.S. Mail.
- To file a complaint against a licensee, please send your complaint to BPL-Complaints@michigan.gov or select the “File a Complaint” box below.
- For disciplinary matters, submit documentation or make inquiries related to disciplinary actions to BPL-Monitoring@michigan.gov.
Information about this outbreak is changing rapidly. You can stay informed by regularly visiting www.Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and www.CDC.gov/Coronavirus.
- For all licensing related questions – status of your application, requirements for licensure, etc. – please email us at BPLHelp@michigan.gov and we will respond as soon as possible. Also, when given the option by BPL staff, we strongly encourage you to send documents needed for licensure to BPLData@michigan.gov instead of through the U.S. Mail.
- Important information about licensing
Licensing Guide Updates
Given the current COVID-19 pandemic and national and state declarations of emergency, Governor Whitmer and LARA Director Orlene Hawks recognize the critical need for current graduating medical and nursing students to be licensed as quickly as possible.
It is important that applicants submit completed applications with the necessary information so that LARA can expeditiously issue licenses. The online application can be completed by www.michigan.gov/miplus .
For further information on these types of licenses:
- TEMPORARY Nursing License
- Nursing License
- Michigan Medical Doctor Educational Limited License
- Michigan Osteopathic Physician Educational Limited License
Welcome to the Bureau of Professional Licensing
WELCOME TO THE BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
The Bureau of Professional Licensing (BPL) is responsible for licensing and regulating over 700,000 individuals who are regulated by either the Michigan Occupational Code or the Public Health Code. BPL is also responsible for maintaining the Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) and the Michigan Automated Prescription System (MAPS).
Mission Statement
The mission of the Bureau of Professional Licensing is to protect, preserve and improve the health, safety and welfare of Michigan’s citizens through the licensing and regulation of occupational and health professionals. The Bureau is designed to make the regulatory system simple, fair and efficient.
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