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As a reminder all horses racing in Michigan must have a negative Coggins test and Rhino vaccination certificate on file with the MGCB. These forms can be emailed to Michigan Gaming Control Board at horseracing@michigan.gov with the name of the trainer/owner/horse in the subject line.
Good news, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is giving us the opportunity to extend our 2023-2024 licenses through 2025. You must have been licensed in 2023 or 2024 to qualify for the extension; there are no licensing fees if you qualify for the extension. To receive the license extension, horsemen must complete the attestation form linked below and return it to the MGCB Horse Racing Licensing Office. The completed and signed form may be submitted in one of the following ways: Email: horseracing@michigan.gov Fax: (517) 763-0398 In Person: MGCB trailer at the Barry Expo Center (beginning August 4) *Note: MGCB must receive your completed attestation form PRIOR TO RACING. For questions, please email horseracing@michigan.gov or call (313) 456-4119. NEW LICENSES: Individuals who are not eligible for the extension must apply for a 2025 license and have their fingerprints processed PRIOR TO RACING. Note: Horsemen qualifying for the 2025 license extension are NOT required to submit fingerprints for 2025, but WILL be required to do so for the 2026 racing season. MGCB Attestation Form to Extend License
*If you were licensed in 2023 your license is valid through 12/31/2024. Live Racing January 5 – February 3, 2024 We encourage anyone needing a license for the 2024 racing season to get fingerprinted and licensed prior to December 12, 2023. Licensing office phone (248)348-5458 | MGCB Office fax (248)349-9139 or contact us anytime at horseracing@michigan.com The MGCB licensing office must receive fingerprint results prior to licensing. MGCB horse racing agency number needed for digital prints 9655A We are happy to answer fingerprinting questions and assist with making an appointment at an Identogo at (248)349-5458. To receive an application, Live Scan form, or payment information for your license, contact the MGCB Licensing Office at horseracing@michigan.gov. You must contact the MGCB Licensing Office for payment information. You may submit your application, completed Live Scan form (signed by the fingerprinting agency), and payment in person during MGCB Licensing Office business hours. View Full Details Here |
Fingerprinting and Application Requirements for 2023The Horse Racing Law of 1995 (Racing Act), MCL 431.301 through MCL 431.336, requires a person applying for a license to provide fingerprints. In 2023, before you can be granted a license, you must get fingerprinted, and the results must be received by the MGCB Licensing Office. See MCL 431.316(5). Fingerprints will not be taken by the MGCB Licensing Office at Northville Downs. The Racing Act authorizes the racing commissioner to set the license fee and determine the length of the license. Beginning in 2023, occupational licenses will be granted for a 2-year period. The fee for the license will be double which is still well within the authorized statutory amount of not less than $10 and not more than $100. See MCL 431.316(9). For in-state residents who choose to get fingerprinted at your local police department, you must contact them first and ask if they do “Live Scan Printing for applicant purposes.” If the answer is “yes,” you can take your Live Scan form as filled out by the MGCB to the police department and have your prints taken. If the answer is “no,” you may check with another police department or make an appointment through IdentoGo. Out-of-state residents cannot use their local law enforcement agency, but IdentoGo has locations throughout the United States. If you have been fingerprinted in another state for licensing purposes, Michigan law does not allow the MGCB to accept those fingerprints for licensing in Michigan. You can begin this process now. We encourage you to do so at least two weeks prior to the date you wish to qualify and/or race to ensure sufficient time for licensure. If you licensed in 2022 with the MGCB and had an email on file, you should have received an email with the memo, instructions and the filled-in Live Scan form. You will also receive the documents via US Postal if you were licensed in 2022 with the MGCB. To receive an application, filled-in Live Scan form, or payment information for your license, contact the MGCB Licensing Office at horseracing@michigan.gov. To apply, fax your application and completed Live Scan form (signed by the fingerprinting agency) via fax to 248-349-9139 or email forms to horseracing@michigan.gov. You must contact the MGCB Licensing Office for payment information. You also may submit your application, completed Live Scan form (signed by the fingerprinting agency), and payment in person during MGCB Licensing Office business hours. For more information, please call the MGCB Licensing Office at 248-349-5458 or via email at horseracing@michigan.gov Resources: |