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• Applying for a license or ID PDF icon
You'll need the following documents.

• Social Security Requirements
The law requires the Michigan Department of State to collect Social Security numbers before issuing a driver's license or state identification card.

• Obtaining a Driver's License
A step-by-step instructional guide to help you get your first Michigan driver license.

• Driver Responsibility Program
Public Act 165 of 2003 known as the driver responsibility law effective October 1, 2003

• Requesting a Driving or Vehicle Record
You can request a driving or vehicle record through the Record Lookup Unit. The cost is $7.00 per transaction. Additionally, for only $8.00, you can purchase your own certified driving record at Secretary of State PLUS and SUPER!Center branch offices.


		Your First Michigan Driver's License

		Learn about: Obtaining your first Michigan driver's license, including the GDL for persons under 18 years of age, license requirements for new residents, and special needs for motorists who need interpreters and translated tests.


		Driver Education

		Learn about: Michigan's Driver education programs, including information for parents and students as well as administrators and instructors.


		Michigan Motorcycle Safety Program

		Learn about: Administrating the Michigan Motorcycle Safety Program is an important aspect of the Department of State's traffic safety mission.


		Driving Skills Testing

		Learn about: Michigan's driving skills testing services and Road Skills Testing Organization Locator.


		Renewing or Replacing Your License

		Learn about: Renewing a license and special licensing situations such as renewing early, replacing a lost license, military extension, and expired license for out-of-state Michigan residents.


		Commercial (CDL) & Special Licenses

		Learn about: Obtaining a license to drive a commercial vehicle (commercial driver license and chauffeur license) and special licenses and endorsements for mopeds, motorcycles, recreational and farm vehicles.


		Enhanced Driver's License

		Learn about: The Real ID Act which was signed into law on May 11, 2005 and the Michigan Department of State's response and progress.


		State ID Card

		Learn about: Obtaining personal identification cards (PID) for Michigan residents, senior citizens, children and drivers whose driving privileges have been terminated.


		Losing Your Privilege to Drive

		Learn about: The driver record point system; probationary program for new Michigan drivers, alcohol/drug, non-alcohol, and non-driving-related offenses/convictions; appeal process and programs that deny access to your vehicle.


		Specialized Driver's License & ID Services

		Learn about: Changing your name or address on your driver's license or state ID, fraudulent use of your driver's license and the process for requesting a driving record.


		Publications and Forms

		Learn about: Michigan Driver's License and State ID through Publications. Find the most requested forms.


	Driver License & State ID Links
•	Change of Address/Voter Registration Form
•	Michigan Residents Out-of-State
•	Military Personnel
•	Branch Office Locator & Hours
•	Driver Responsibility Program
•	Requesting Your Own Driving Record
•	Driver's License Fees