Licensure in Michigan

The Michigan Nurses Association is the professional organization for RNs, not the licensing board. Licensure for RNs and LPNs and certification for Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Midwives and Nurse Anesthetists is done by the Michigan Board of Nursing. The Michigan Board of Nursing is housed within the Michigan Department of Community Health. Some of the information available through the Board of Nursing includes:

To contact the MI Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) write to:
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
P.O. Box 30670
Lansing, MIĀ  48909-8170

or call (517) 335-0918

Other State of Michigan frequently requested phone numbers:
Licensee Complaints: (517) 373-9196
Facility Complaints: (800) 882-6006
To Check for Current License: (517) 373-8068
Michigan Health Professional Recovery Program: (800) 453-3784