In September, the Department of State mails dealer license renewal forms and instructions to the licensed location on file.

If your renewal form has not arrived by mid-October, contact the department's Licensing Unit at licensing@michigan.gov or (888) SOS-MICH (767-6424).
 

Online Renewal

Renewal by Mail

Note: Online renewals are accepted through
Dec. 31.

You cannot renew online if:

1. your business ownership type has changed

2. you do not intend to renew all active licenses

3. your dealer license has expired

• Have your dealer license renewal form and a valid Visa or MasterCard in hand.
   

• Click here to go to the online dealer license renewal system. Or, from www.Michigan.gov/sos, click on "Automotive-related Businesses" and "Information for Dealers." The link to the online system is in the center of the page.
   

• Follow the screen prompts to complete your application.
   

• Pay with Visa or MasterCard.
   

• A confirmation e-mail will be sent after you submit your application.
   

• If there are any problems with your application, the Licensing Unit will contact you by mail.

• Fill out the enclosed license renewal form as instructed. Make any updates necessary. Some updates may require additional documentation.
   
• Salvage vehicle agent license renewals are completed using the back of the form.
   
• Pay with check or money order made out to "State of Michigan".
   
• Return your completed application and payment to: Department of State Licensing Unit, Lansing, MI 48918
   
• Failure to fill out the form correctly or completely may delay or prevent your license renewal.

Check the status of your license application online using the "Verify a vehicle dealer or repair facility license" listing.

When you receive your new dealer license, post it prominently where customers can see it.

Dealer plates are mailed mid-February.