How to Use Our Online System

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New Customers - Update 7/29/2026

The MDA is building new licensing and application systems to provide a more efficient and user-friendly experience for our customers. This includes new credential inquiry forms, preliminary applications for certain license types, and customer portal accounts for license management, application, and renewal. You can learn more about these processes and creating an account at Licenses, Permits, and Certificates at the MDA.

Learn About, Apply, Renew or Train for a License
License Title Category Learn Apply Renew Train
Cottage Food Producer Registration Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale, Feed, Pet Food About Apply Renew Train
Food Certificate for Export/Certificate of Free Sale Meat, Poultry, Eggs, Dairy, Milk, Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Apply
Food Handler Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Renew
Special Event Food Stand License Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About
Wholesale Food Processor Manufacturer USDA Food – Cottage, Retail, Wholesale About Renew