We recommend that you save the PDF of your transaction receipt documents to your computer. In the unlikely event that printing fails, you'll have a backup. If you are having problems printing the PDF, please read the following:
Yes, you can add your name to the Michigan Organ Donor Registry during any driver's license or state ID card online transaction.
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\nOnline enrollment is also available in a standalone transaction by selecting the Login to Become an Organ Donor hyperlink under the Driver's License and ID section on Online Services.
Online purchases may be paid with a valid American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa debit or credit card. eCheck is available as a payment option for select online purchases. A processing fee per shopping cart will be charged for online transactions if paying with a debit or credit card. Please make sure the name on the debit or credit card is entered in the name field on the payment processing screen.
Gift cards from American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa may also be used for payment and may also be subject to a processing fee. Always make sure to enter your first and last name in the name field, even if your gift card does not have your name printed on it.
The Secretary of State offers two convenient methods for renewing your vehicle and watercraft registrations - Quick Renewal and Authenticated (Logged in) Renewal, which would require you to log into your account with us.
Authenticated (Logged in) Renewal allows you to renew your registration and, because you have also logged into your account and provided information to us so that we can identify you, you may also change the address on your vehicle's registration. You can print a copy of your renewed registration to carry with you until your tab arrives. The system will also provide reminders, such as when it's time to renew your driver's license.
Quick Renewal requires only the license plate, watercraft MC number, or snowmobile registration number, which allows you to renew your own registrations as well as those of a family member or friend. Privacy and security concerns prevent you from submitting a change of address with this option. No personal information is displayed on the screen and there are no reminders of other registrations or licenses that may need to be renewed. This option does not allow you to print a copy of the renewed registration.
Your driver's license number may be printed on your vehicle registration. You might also look for canceled checks or for an expired driver's license or ID card from previous years. If you are unable to find the number, you'll have to visit a Secretary of State office for a replacement card and present documentation to verify your identity.
The Customer Authentication process is a security feature of our new online transactions. It allows you access to your customer file only after your identity information has been correctly entered and verified. Express Renewal is the only online feature that does not require customer authentication. With an Express Renewal transaction, only the license plate number or watercraft registration number is displayed - no other customer details are revealed.
Once you have authenticated, the system provides a number of options: renewal alerts for your vehicle plates or driver's license, the ability to renew multiple vehicles at a time, online change of address and much more. You'll only need to authenticate once per session, so if you have several online transactions to conduct, the system will personalize your information for each transaction.
Your security is important to us. Newer Internet browsers may still be shutting down in the background even though they have \"closed\" on the computer screen. Your online session does not end until the browser has completed all shut-down processes. If another user re-opens the browser before it has completely shut down, the session could remain active. To prevent other users from viewing your account information, make sure to select \"Log Out\". This is especially important if you use a public computer.
To use our e-Services, a business can only have one business address on system and no leased or co-owned vehicles. The business customer enters the title number of a vehicle owned by the business along with the business name and ZIP code. Second, using the same steps as for individual customer authentication, the system verifies the identity of the person conducting the transaction on behalf of the business. (Business customers choosing Express Renewal to renew their vehicle plates do not authenticate.)
Businesses are limited to license plate and watercraft renewals, and duplicate title and registration transactions. The customer file of the individual conducting the transaction is never accessed or revealed.
You may submit a change of address online, at a Secretary of State office or by using a mail-in change-of-address form. Using our online option is the quickest method for updating your customer profile information, including your address.
B. A license plate that is still registered in your name will show on your customer file even if it is not on a vehicle. Take care with license plates you are no longer using. A valid plate may be transferred to another vehicle that you own. Never give a plate away with a vehicle when you sell it. If a plate is no longer needed, cut it up and discard it.
To protect your personal information and documents against fraud, specific guidelines were developed for changes of address online. The information you provide when you sign in will be used to verify your identity and match it to your customer file.
When renewing online, it will show you which type of license you are renewing. If changes are required, such as switching from an operator's license to a chauffeur's or Commercial Driver License, or changing from a standard license/state ID to an enhanced or REAL ID license/state ID, the renewal must be completed at a Secretary of State office.
Check your renewal notice for your options when renewing. Our Electronic Insurance Verification program makes renewing online possible because your proof of insurance has already been verified through the updated electronic files sent by participating insurance companies.
If your renewal notice states \"Proof of insurance required\" your registration can be renewed by mail or in person at a Secretary of State office. Please enclose or present a copy of your current valid proof of insurance. The Secretary of State's Office will cancel a registration for submission of invalid or fraudulent insurance.
Your e-mail address is optional and will be used by the Michigan Department of State for communication purposes only. For example, we will use your e-mail to send transaction confirmation receipts or notifications. Your personal information is protected under the terms of the State of Michigan Privacy Policy.
At the time of registering your moped, you will be charged a $15 registration fee and will be provided a registration decal in return. The decal should be affixed to the back of your moped so that it is visible to law enforcement on public roads. Your decal and moped registration will be valid for three years. All moped registrations must be renewed on or before April 30 of the third year of your registration.
Note: If your title information is not available online after you sign in and verify your identity, you'll need to visit a Secretary of State office. Customers that have power of attorney or an appointment of agent form will also need to visit a branch office to apply for a duplicate title on behalf of another person.
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Online services will occasionally be down for maintenance. In addition, credit and debit card payments cannot be processed between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Sunday mornings because the software that processes electronic payments is offline at that time.
Databases outside the state's system for driver's license and state ID card transactions will also be unavailable at certain times, but this should only affect a small number of our web customers. The following table gives you the maintenance schedule for databases outside the state's system:
You must submit a completed original dealer application for departmental review; submit the proper fees; have an established place of business; be fingerprinted (through L-1 Identity Solutions) to allow for a criminal history check and provide copies of Articles of Incorporation or Assumed Name Filing for the business. A pre-license inspection of the business location will be conducted to verify the business address meets the established place of business requirements.
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\nNew and used vehicle dealers must also have zoning and municipal approval for their dealership location; Michigan no-fault fleet type insurance; either their own registered repair facility or an agreement with a registered repair facility; request at least 2 dealer plates. New vehicle dealers must have a franchise agreement with a manufacturer.
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\nUsed vehicle parts dealers and automotive recyclers must maintain Worker's Compensation insurance or have an insurance exemption from the Office of Financial and Insurance Services.
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\nYou may obtain an original dealer application or by calling the Customer Support Section at 1-888-SOS-MICH (1-888-767-6424).
The application will automatically close in 30 minutes if there is no activity on the screen. If you are using a computer in a public setting, such as a library, please remember to complete or cancel all transactions and close all screens before leaving the computer terminal.
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