• P.A. 222 of 2008 Amends Nonprofit Act - Requiring 3 Directors

• Amendments to Business Corporation Act

• April 23, 2009 NonProfit Seminar
The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. The seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

• Assumed Name Renewals and Renewal of Name Registration forms were mailed in September and due on or before December 31,2009.

• August 27, 2009 NonProfit Seminar
The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. The seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

• DLEG Alerts Michigan Businesses at Scam to pay

• FILEOnline
Corporation Division now offering online filing for 2006 domestic nonprofit corporation annual reports, 2007 domestic profit corporations annual reports and for 2007 domestic and foreign limited liability company annual statements..

• For security reasons, send applications to create or update MICH-ELF account only to (517) 241-6445. This line is available 8:00am to 5:00pm EST or EDT, Monday through Friday, except holidays and furlough days...More

• Holiday Schedule

• July 30, 2009 NonProfit Seminar
The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. The seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

• June 25, 2009 NonProfit Seminar
The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. The seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

• LLC Act amended by - P.A. 566 and 567 of 2008 effective January 16, 2009

• May 28, 2009 NonProfit Seminar
The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. The seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

• NonProfit Seminars
The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. The seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

• Notice of New Requirements for Michigan Nonprofit Corporations

• October 29, 2009 NonProfit Seminar
The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. The seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

• Official Holidays

• Reduction in fees for shares of profit corporation takes effect January 1, 2006
Governor Granholm signed into law Public Act 212 of 2005 on November 21, 2005, substantially reducing the fees profit corporations pay for authorized shares greater than 60,000.

• September 30, 2009 NonProfit Seminar
The Michigan Bureau of Commercial Services, Corporation Division offers a seminar for new nonprofit officers, directors and members. The seminars are offered monthly from March thru October at our Okemos office (2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos MI) from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. There is a non-refundable fee of $50.00 per person for attending the seminar.

• The Business Corporation Act was amended by P.A. 402 0f 2008 effective January 6,2009

• Construction Lien Fund Membership Fee Changes effective 01/03/07 
Summary of Con Lien Fund Membership Fees

• Important Notice Regarding the Homeowner Construction Lien Recovery Fund

• Important Notice to all licensees renewing licenses required to pay Construction Lien Recovery Fund membership renewal fee. 

• Legislative Analysis of PA 497 & PA 572 

• Michigan Construction Lien Fund Claim Payout Lookup

• Notice to Supplier/SubContractor/Laborer Members required to pay renewal fee by June 1, 2009 

• Updated "Consumer's Guide to the Michigan Construction Lien Act and HCLRF" is now available in the categories below.

• WHATS NEW IN 2007 
PA 497 of 2006 and PA 572 of 2006 and PA 28 of 2007 make significant changes to the Michigan Construction Lien Act...

• "2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria & Interpretations" 

• "New Licensing Requirements 2010"

• 11/06/09 Special Unarmed Combat Commission Meeting 

• 2006 Expiration Licensees - CE Requirement Information 

• 2009 Accountancy Board Meeting Schedule 

• 2009 Appraisers Board Meeting 

• 2009 Board Meeting Schedule 

• 2009 CPE and Peer Review Reporting Form 

• 2009 Cosmetology Board Meeting 

• 2009 Firm and Peer Review Reporting Form 

• 2009 Licensure Examination Changes for Salespersons and Dealers 

• 2009 Mobile Ride Operators 

• 2009 Unarmed Combat Commission Meeting Schedule 

• 2010 Board Meeting Schedule 

• 2010 Board Meeting Schedule 

• 2010 Board Meeting Schedule 

• 2010 Mandatory Lead-Safety Training/Certification Impacts Home Renovation & Repair Industry

• 7/27/2000 Article Regarding Bungee Jumping Operations

•  iCOLA Websites will be unavailable Saturday, November 21st from 8am-2pm due to upgrades.

• A package of bills implementing new licensure requirements & penalties for unlicensed activity was signed into law on December 20, 2007. The new licensing requirements take effect on June 1, 2008. Detailed information on the new laws is provided below:

• ARELLO Information Regarding OIG Fraud Alert

• Administrative Rules Feedback

• Appraiser Rule Change

• BROKERS: iCOLA AVOIDS RENEWAL FRUSTRATION!

• Barber Law and Rules

• Board Meeting Advisory

• CPE Reporting, CPA Firm Administrative Responsibility Reporting and Peer Review Reporting Update.

• Change in Fingerprint Check Processing Fee

• Change in Fingerprint Check Processing Fee

• Changes in Architects Examination Application Process
Beginning May 1, 2002, the State of Michigan participates in the "Direct Registration" program with NCARB.

• Check Accountants CE Credits
CPAs can now check their continuing education on-line by simply entering their 10 digit license number. The application shows the number of carry over credits a CPA had from the continuing education period ending June 30, 2003, and the number of credits the CPA reported for his/her 2006-2007 license. CPAs can use this web page to confirm that they reported their continuing education hours to the Department for renewal of their license. At the end of the current renewal cycle, the web page will reflect any carry over hours for the period ending June 30, 2005.

• Check CE Credit only (By licensee name and number)

• Continuing Competency Requirements 

• Continuing Education

• Continuing Professional Compentence

• Cosmetology - Microdermabrasion

• Cosmetology - Rule Changes

• Cosmetology - Supervising Licensees in Electrology Establishments

• Cosmetology Law and Rules

• Department Policy on Certificated Computer Forensics

• Fair Credit Reporting Act

• Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

• Family Fun Center Safety Seminar 

• Find Fairs & Exhibitions in Michigan

• Find Festivals & Events in Michigan

• Hearing Aid Dealers Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Parts 800 to 1299

• Hearing Aid Dealers Federal Standards for Sales 

• How to Choose a Homebuilder or Remodeler 

• Important Information about Security Rosters 

• Important Information about Security Rosters 

• Landscape Architects Exam Changes
Beginning 2002, the LARE examination will be administered by the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB).

• Landscape Architects change to licensure

• Limited Real Estate Appraisers Supervision 

• List of Michigan County Fairs

• Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority (MLBFTA)

• Michigan Land Sales Act
Effective March 11, 2007, the registration and enforcement functions for the Michigan Land Sales Act have been transferred to the Bureau of Commercial Services.

• Michigan State Fair

• New Administrative Rules
New administrative rules for real estate appraisers were filed effective June 2, 2006.

• New Administrative Rules
New administrative rules for residential cosmetology were filed effective May 26, 2006.

• New!! AQB Guide Note 6(GN-6) 

• New!Renewal Information 

• Peer Review FAQ's

• Professional Surveyors Exam Changes

• Real Estate - Directory of State Licensing Boards 

• Real Estate - EPA Information about lead-based paint

• Real Estate Appraisers Appraisal Foundation
Appraisal Foundation

• Real Estate Appraisers Appraisal Subcommitees
Appraisal Subcommitee

• Real Estate Appraisers FHA Registration
FHA Registration

• Real Estate Appraisers Frequently Asked Questions

• Real Estate Appraisers Regulatory Agencies

• Real Estate Licensee information and potential for misuse.

• Renewing Your License 

• Rule Change, Motorized Vehicle Use Policy 

• SKI Area Safety - Court Opinions 

• Sign Requirements for Rides

• Supervising Questionnaire

• Text of New Bills Signed by Governor

• Types of Personnel Agencies that DO NOT Need to be Licensed

• Types of Personnel Agencies that DO Need to be Licensed

• U P State Fair

• Updated Incident Reporting Forms
APRIL 2004 - Injury and Failure forms are updated for clarity and consistency. "Incident Reporting Instructions" contain instructions and explanations, and the MIOSHA hotline for serious injuries.

• Vehicle Protection Product Warrantors Frequently Asked Questions

• iCOLA Information - Renew Online Now