Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Liquor Control Commission (MLCC)
Toll-Free: 866-813-0011 -
Livescan Fingerprint Background Request
Instructions for Michigan & Out-of-State Applicants
APPLICANTS THAT LIVE IN MICHIGAN
Applicants for a Michigan liquor license must have their fingerprints a law enforcement agency in Michigan that offers digital
fingerprinting or a private Livescan vendor approved by the Michigan State Police. You may access a list of approved vendors on the
Michigan State Police website (contains vendors' websites and contact
information):
,4643,7-123-1878_8311-237662--,00.html.
On the attached Livescan Fingerprint Background Request form, you must use the correct Code (LL), Agency ID Number
(1479J), and Agency Name (MI DEPT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS - LIQUOR CONTROL) in order for the
fingerprint report to be sent to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Payment receipts should not be mailed to the office,
but kept for your own records.
You must bring the Livescan Fingerprint Background Request form with a driver's license or other state or federal-issued picture
identification to your fingerprint appointment. You will also be required to pay a separate fee to the fingerprint agency when
registering and/or scheduling your appointment. A copy of the Livescan Fingerprint Background Request form, which is signed by
the Livescan Operator and returned to you, must be submitted with your application in order for your request to be investigated.
When your fingerprints are taken, a technician will perform a scan of your fingerprints and submit the data electronically to the
Michigan State Police.
APPLICANTS THAT LIVE OUTSIDE OF MICHIGAN
Applicants for a Michigan liquor license that live outside of Michigan must submit fingerprints through one of the private Livescan
vendors approved by Michigan State Police that offer fingerprinting for residents that live outside of Michigan. You may access a list
of approved vendors that process finger print cards for non-Michigan residents on the Michigan State Police website (contains
vendors' websites and contact information):
,4643,7-123-1878_8311-237662--,00.html.
The applicant must contact a local law enforcement agency, governmental agency, or private fingerprint agency to perform ink
fingerprinting on a FBI fingerprint card (FD-258) or fingerprint cards from any other state or local agency (fingerprint cards must be on
card stock). These fingerprint cards must be submitted for processing to one of vendors on the Michigan State Police's list of
approved vendors. Contact the vendor directly regarding its process and the fee for submitting the fingerprint cards for processing.
Make a copy of the completed and signed Livescan Fingerprint Background Request form and submit that copy with the license
application.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER FINGERPRINTS ARE SUBMITTED
The law enforcement agency or private vendor will submit your fingerprints to the Michigan State Police for analysis.
If no criminal history is found, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission will be notified.
If criminal history is found, the Michigan State Police will send the record directly to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for
review.
QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For questions about the Livescan fingerprinting process, call the Michigan State Police at 517-241-0606.
Please do not contact the Michigan Liquor Control Commission regarding your criminal background check, unless your fingerprints
were taken more than 30 days ago.
Please note: Fingerprints taken for any other agency will not fulfill fingerprint requirements for a liquor license in Michigan.
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