To run a Michigan SLP license lookup, go to the Michigan Professional Licensing User System (MiPLUS) search page maintained by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). The search is free, takes under a minute, and requires no account. You can confirm whether a speech-language pathologist’s license is active, see its expiration date, check for disciplinary action, and identify whether the person holds a full or temporary license.1Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Find / Verify a Licensed Professional or Business
Running the Search
The public lookup page is separate from the licensee login portal, so you don’t need credentials. The form accepts a few different inputs: last and first name, a license number, or a business name if the SLP runs a private practice.2Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Michigan Professional Licensing – Search for Licensee
A license number produces the fastest exact match. Searching by last name alone casts the widest net but returns longer lists. To cut noise, select “Speech-Language Pathologist” from the license type dropdown so unrelated professions drop out of the results.
Spell the name the way it would appear on a professional license, which is usually the practitioner’s legal name rather than a nickname. The database pulls from thousands of active and inactive records, and a small spelling variation can hide the right profile.
What the Record Shows
Results appear in a table with each practitioner’s name, license type, and license number. Click a row to open the full public profile. The fields that matter most:
- License status (active, expired, lapsed, suspended, pending, or restricted)
- Expiration date
- Original issue date
- License type (full license or educational limited temporary)
- Disciplinary actions on record
If several people share a similar name, the license type column is the fastest way to find the right person.
Reading the Status Field
“Active” means the SLP is currently authorized to practice in Michigan and met the renewal requirements at their last cycle.
“Expired” or “Lapsed” means authorization has ended. Under Michigan’s Public Health Code, a license lapses the day after its expiration date if the holder hasn’t renewed.3Michigan Legislature. Michigan Public Health Code – Act 368 of 1978 Article 15 Someone with an expired license cannot legally provide speech-language pathology services until they go through reinstatement. If you see this on a provider you’re already seeing, raise it with them directly.
“Suspended” or “Permanent Restrictive” are more serious. These mean LARA’s disciplinary subcommittee has taken formal action, which can stem from Public Health Code violations, professional misconduct, or failure to comply with board orders. A suspension bars practice for a set period; a permanent restriction limits the scope of practice indefinitely.
“Pending” simply means an application is under review. You’ll see this on new applicants and some reinstatement cases.
Educational Limited Temporary Licenses
Some records show an “Educational Limited” license type instead of a full license. Michigan issues these to SLP graduates completing their required supervised postgraduate clinical experience. The license is valid for one 12-month period and cannot be renewed, and the holder must practice under the supervision of a fully licensed SLP with no pending or past disciplinary actions.4Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Speech-Language Pathology FAQs
The supervised experience must total at least 1,260 hours, with a minimum of 1,008 hours in direct clinical contact.4Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Speech-Language Pathology FAQs A clinician on an educational limited license is legitimate, but they should be working under direct supervision.
Making Sense of the Expiration Date
Michigan SLP licenses are valid for two years. Renewal requires at least 20 Continuous Professional Development (CPD) credits during each two-year cycle, including at least one credit in pain and symptom management.5Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Michigan Administrative Rules R 338.601 to R 338.649 The renewal fee is $165.40.6Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. License Renewal Fees
An approaching expiration date doesn’t mean the practitioner is about to lose authorization. It means renewal is coming due. But once the expiration date has passed without the status flipping back to “Active” with a fresh date, the license has lapsed.
What to Do if You Find a Problem
If the lookup shows an expired license on a provider you’re considering, know that getting it back isn’t a same-week fix. Within three years of expiration, the practitioner can apply for relicensure with the required fee, a good moral character attestation, and proof of 20 CPD hours earned in the two years before applying. After three years, the requirements expand to include fingerprints and either passing the national exam again, holding a current ASHA CCC-SLP, or holding an active SLP license in another state or Canadian province during the preceding three years.5Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Michigan Administrative Rules R 338.601 to R 338.649 If a provider claims they’re “getting their license back” after a long lapse, that process involves real hurdles.
If the lookup turns up a disciplinary action, or if you’ve had a bad experience with a licensed SLP, you can file a formal complaint through LARA’s Bureau of Professional Licensing. Filing requires creating a MiPLUS account, unlike the public search.7Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. File a Complaint with BPL Complaints can cover practicing with an expired license, incompetent treatment, ethical violations, or substance abuse affecting patient care. LARA’s disciplinary subcommittee investigates and can impose sanctions ranging from fines and required education up to license suspension or revocation.
When the Free Lookup Isn’t Enough
The MiPLUS search works well for personal verification. It does not satisfy another state’s licensing board. When an SLP needs to transfer practice to a new state, the receiving board typically requires a certified verification of licensure sent directly from LARA. That’s a separate administrative process, costs $15 per verification, and can be delivered by email or postal mail.8Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Certified Verification Instructions The document goes directly from LARA to the destination board, which is what gives it evidentiary weight.9Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Certified License Verification
Two optional checks can round out your picture of a provider’s credentials.
NPI Registry
Any SLP who bills Medicare or private insurance holds a National Provider Identifier, a 10-digit number assigned by CMS. The NPI Registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov confirms the provider is enrolled in the federal system.10CMS. NPPES NPI Registry An NPI doesn’t replace a state license and doesn’t carry disciplinary information, but it confirms federal recognition as a healthcare provider.
ASHA Certification
Many Michigan SLPs also hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Michigan doesn’t require ASHA certification for state licensure, but a current CCC-SLP is presumed to satisfy Michigan’s education, clinical experience, and examination requirements when applying.5Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Michigan Administrative Rules R 338.601 to R 338.649 ASHA’s online directory lets you verify whether a specific provider holds current certification.