Michigan § 339.5221 - Records unavailable from foreign country; examination or application for reciprocal license; required documents.
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§ 339.5221. Records unavailable from foreign country; examination or application for reciprocal license; required documents.
If the records of an applicant for licensure under this act related to the education or experience required under a specific article of this act are unavailable from a foreign country, the applicant may, with the approval of the board and the department, take an examination or apply for a reciprocal license after submitting all of the following to the department:
(a) A notarized affidavit approved by the department that states the total number of years of education received, the name of the school or schools attended, the dates each school was attended, the degree obtained, the courses taken, the grades received, and the names of each former employer of the applicant.
(b) A notarized statement approved by the department from a governmental official testifying to the unavailability of the necessary records.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 339.5221
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 339.5221 cover?
Section 339.5221 ("Records unavailable from foreign country; examination or application for reciprocal license; required documents.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 339.5221?
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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