Michigan application
Apply for your Michigan money transmitter with Cornerstone Licensing
Apply online for your Michigan money transmitter with Cornerstone Licensing. Michigan requirements and timelines up front, then start your application in minutes.
Direct answer
Do I need a money transmitter license in Michigan?
Yes, Michigan requires a money transmitter license. Complete guide to money transmitter licensing in Michigan. Covers application requirements, surety bond amounts, net worth minimums, FinCEN registration, and key statutes governing money transmission in Michigan. The state requires a $25,000 surety bond, which Cornerstone Licensing places in-house as part of the application.
Quick answers for Michigan
- Do I need a license to operate a money transmitter business in Michigan?
- Yes. Complete guide to money transmitter licensing in Michigan. Covers application requirements, surety bond amounts, net worth minimums, FinCEN registration, and key statutes governing money transmission in Michigan.
- Is a surety bond required?
- Bond required: $25,000.
- How long does it take?
- Typical end-to-end: 21 to 42 weeks. Our team works ahead of every preconditional step (entity, fingerprints, bond) so the application opens on day one.
- What about renewals?
- Renews annually.
Michigan money transmitter requirements at a glance
Application process
To obtain a money transmitter license in Michigan, applicants generally need to submit a completed application to the Michigan DIFS, provide a surety bond of $25,000-$500,000, demonstrate minimum net worth of $100,000, provide audited financial statements, implement a comprehensive BSA/AML filings program, and pass background checks for all control persons. Many states now accept applications through NMLS. The application process typically takes 3-12 months depending on the state and complexity of the applicant's business model.
Renewal requirements
Money transmitter licenses in Michigan generally require annual renewal. Renewal typically requires submission of audited financial statements, updated surety bond, quarterly or annual transaction reports, BSA/AML filing documentation, and payment of renewal fees. Some states require call report filings on a quarterly basis throughout the year.
Regulator: Michigan DIFS
How Cornerstone Licensing handles your Michigan money transmitter license
You do not chase the state. We run the full application end to end and keep you posted at each step.
- We prepare your entity documents and every Michigan state filing, then submit and track the file through approval.
- We place your $25,000 Michigan surety bond in-house, so bonding never becomes a separate errand.
- We sequence the work so the application opens on day one; Michigan filings typically run 21 to 42 weeks end to end.
- We monitor your Michigan renewal calendar and file each renewal on time, every cycle.
- Government filing fees are billed at cost with no markup, and we quote our service fee up front.
Start your Michigan application
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Applying for a Michigan money transmitter license: FAQ
- How do I apply for a money transmitter license in Michigan?
- Start your application on this page. Cornerstone Licensing prepares your entity documents and state filings, places any required surety bond, and submits your file to Michigan DIFS, then tracks it through approval.
- Can you place my Michigan surety bond?
- Yes. We place your $25,000 Michigan surety bond in-house as part of the application, so bonding never holds up your file.
- How soon can I start?
- Right now. The application below pre-selects Michigan, and you can save your progress and resume from any device.
- What does it cost?
- Government filing fees are set by Michigan DIFS and billed at cost with no markup. We quote our service fee up front once we scope your application, so there are no surprise charges.
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