Is the Michigan Do Not Call registry free?

Consumer registration is free in every state. Telemarketers may pay a fee to access the list for compliance scrubbing. You never pay to add your number.

Does the Michigan DNC list cover cell phones?

Yes. Cell phones are covered. The federal registry has accepted cell phone numbers since inception. The Michigan state list also covers mobile numbers. You can register any personal number — landline or wireless — to block telemarketing calls.

Does it cover text messages?

Telemarketing text messages are restricted under the TCPA whether or not your number is on the DNC list. Registration on the DNC list adds an additional layer of liability for any telemarketer who texts you.

What is the penalty for calling a registered Michigan number?

Federal TCPA: $500 per call ($1,500 willful). FTC TSR penalties up to $51,744 per call. Michigan state penalty: $5,000 per call — and you can sue the telemarketer directly under the state private right of action.

What do I do when telemarketers call after I registered?

Three steps. (1) Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list — that triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation. (2) File a complaint at donotcall.gov. (3) Document the call (date, time, number, company, what was offered). In Michigan you have a private right of action — you can sue the telemarketer in small claims or state court.

Is registration permanent?

Yes. Federal registration is permanent — once your number is on the list, it stays until you remove it or disconnect the line. Michigan state registration is also permanent.

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Michigan Telecom Compliance Guide

Q: Does Michigan have its own Do Not Call list?

Yes. Michigan maintains its own Do Not Call registry separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC); federal registry maintained by FTC administers it. Telemarketers calling into Michigan must scrub against both the state list and the federal registry.

Q: How do I register my phone number on the Michigan Do Not Call list?

Register at https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/consumer/telecommunications/do-not-call. Registration is administered by Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC); federal registry maintained by FTC and is permanent. You should also register on the federal National DNC Registry at donotcall.gov for full protection.

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2018

Private Right of Action

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Required

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Michigan Do Not Call Registry

How to register, what it covers, and how to enforce — 2026

Michigan runs its own DNC registry

Michigan maintains its own Do Not Call list separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Consumers should register on both lists for full protection.

Telemarketers calling into Michigan must scrub their lists against the state registry AND the federal registry before each campaign. Scrubbing only the federal list is not enough.

How to register your number

Michigan State Registry

Michigan Do Not Call List (adopted federal NDNC)

Administered by Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC); federal registry maintained by FTC

https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/consumer/telecommunications/do-not-call →

Federal National DNC Registry

donotcall.gov

Administered by the Federal Trade Commission. Free, permanent, covers landlines and cell phones in every state.

How long it takes effect

Federal: 31 days for telemarketers to scrub against your number. State registries vary — most align with the federal 31-day window. Reputable telemarketers stop calling within a week. Bad actors keep calling and rack up violations.

What the registry covers

Landlines

Yes

Cell phones

Yes

Text messages

Restricted under TCPA

What it blocks: Telemarketing sales calls and texts. Calls trying to sell you something.

What it does NOT block: Political calls, charitable solicitations, calls from companies you have a current business relationship with (within 18 months of last purchase / 3 months of inquiry), debt collectors, surveys, and informational calls.

Robocalls and AI voice: Already restricted by TCPA regardless of registration. Adding your number to the DNC list adds an extra layer of liability for callers.

Michigan state list — details

Scrub frequencyMust scrub against the federal NDNC Registry at least every 31 days. Michigan adopted the federal registry as its state DNC list.

Consumer registrationPermanent

Michigan adopted the federal FTC National DNC Registry as its state Do Not Call list under MCL § 445.111a. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) is empowered to establish and collect fees for access. Consumer registration is free through the FTC portal (online at donotcall.gov or call 888-382-1222). Telemarketers must register with the Michigan Department of AG's Consumer Protection Division and comply with the Telemarketer Registration Act (TRA). Must maintain calling activity records for at least 2 years. Making unsolicited commercial calls between 9pm and 9am is a misdemeanor under Michigan's Penal Code. Consumers may sue for actual damages or $250, whichever is greater, plus attorney fees. Federal penalties: up to $16,000+ per call.

What to do when telemarketers call after you registered

Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list. That triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation under federal law. If they call again after 30 days, that is an independent violation.
File a federal complaint at donotcall.gov/report. The FTC tracks these and pursues serial offenders.
Document the call. Date, time, number that called, company name, what they were selling. Screenshot or save voicemails. This is the evidence you need if you sue or file a state complaint.
Sue the telemarketer in Michigan. Michigan has a private right of action — you can recover $5,000 per call without proving actual damages. Federal TCPA adds another $500–$1,500 per call. File a complaint here →

Calling a registered Michigan number costs telemarketers: $5,000 per call under state law, plus $500–$1,500 per call under federal TCPA. Consumers can sue directly — no state agency involvement required.

Running a telemarketing operation?

This page is for consumers and Michigan residents. If you operate outbound calls into Michigan, the compliance scrub workflow is documented separately.

Michigan DNC compliance for telemarketers →

Compare DNC Registry across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

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