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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2018

Private Right of Action

Calling Hours

9:00 AM9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Required

Michigan Telemarketer Registration

Licensing, bonding, and registration requirements for telemarketers operating in Michigan

Registration Required

You must register before making your first call in Michigan.

Business Registration

AgencyMichigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
Renewal PeriodAnnual

Individual Registration

AgencyMichigan Attorney General's Office

Bond Requirements

Bond Required
Bond Amount$10,000

A surety bond protects consumers against fraud or failure to deliver. The bond must typically be maintained for the duration of your registration and one to two years after cessation of business in the state.

Required Documents

Business

  • Michigan does not currently require telemarketer registration, licensing, or bonding,MCLS § 445.111b provides caller ID protections for recipients,MCLS § 445.111c establishes a code of conduct for telephone solicitors,AG publishes quarterly complaint reports to Better Business Bureaus,Prior legislative proposal (Senate Bill 990) would have required registration with the PSC ($200 renewal) but was not enacted,Telephone solicitor records must be retained for 2 years and made available to AG
  • No telemarketer registration is required in Michigan

Individual

  • No individual telemarketer registration is required in Michigan

Additional Notes

Michigan does NOT require telemarketer registration, a license, or a surety bond. The state does regulate telemarketing conduct through MCLS § 445.111b-c, including caller ID protections and a code of conduct. The AG publishes quarterly complaint reports. A prior legislative attempt (Senate Bill 990) to require registration with the PSC at $200/year was not enacted. Solicitor records must still be retained for 2 years.

Michigan does not require any form of telemarketer registration — neither business nor individual.

Apply Before Your First Call

Operating as an unregistered telemarketer in Michigan is a separate violation from consent or calling-hours violations. You can be penalized $5,000 per call even if every other aspect of your operation is compliant.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →