Direct answer
The responsible authority is Michigan Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Michigan source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| Authority | Michigan Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Michigan LARA license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial |
| Renewal deadline | Renew before the expiration shown in MiPLUS. A 60-day grace period can be available with an additional late fee, but practice authority must be confirmed. |
| Continuing competence | RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management. |
| Fees | Michigan lists RN/LPN renewal at $131 and specialty RN renewal at $161.40. A late fee can apply during the grace period. |
| Compact status | Non-compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | LPN, RN, Specialty Certification |
| Phone | (517) 241-0199 |
| Physical location | 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48909 |
| Mailing address | 611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48909 |
| Primary official domains | www.michigan.gov |
For Michigan, 4 primary official source records and 8 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
The Michigan Board of Nursing is administered through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Public license verification and MiPLUS account transactions are separate services.
611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48909Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Use the reviewed Michigan primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Michigan result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | MiPLUS | Michigan renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: Renew before the expiration shown in MiPLUS. A 60-day grace period can be available with an additional late fee, but practice authority must be confirmed. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | Michigan Nursing Licensing Guide | Michigan rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: RN and LPN renewal requires 25 hours of continuing education per two-year cycle, including at least two hours in pain and symptom management. |
| Apply by endorsement | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | The Michigan destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. Michigan uses Nursys verification where available; a separate verification fee may be charged by the service. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | MiPLUS | Authenticated Michigan transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: www.michigan.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Michigan. For Michigan, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Michigan Board of Nursing | For Michigan, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (517) 241-0199 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Michigan authority remains the source for local requirements. Michigan is recorded as a non-compact jurisdiction. A nurse normally needs the license or other authority required by Michigan; an out-of-state compact license should not be assumed to replace that requirement. |
Complete official task destinations
Michigan MiPLUS ↗
Michigan MiPLUS is the reviewed Michigan renewal destination on www.michigan.gov. Confirm the credential, deadline, and amount before submitting payment.
Michigan LARA official apply, renew and license-change system · reviewed July 28, 2026Michigan Verify a Licensed Professional ↗
Michigan LARA public directory for finding or verifying a licensed professional or business.
Michigan LARA official verification service · reviewed July 28, 2026MiPLUS ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Michigan Nursing Licensing Guide ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Michigan Nursing Fees ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Michigan Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Michigan status recorded as Non-compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Michigan Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Michigan license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Michigan source remains Michigan LARA license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Michigan LARA license verification for Michigan; follow Michigan Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Michigan?
Michigan Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(517) 241-0199
Is there a separate mailing address?
611 West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48909
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.