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Special Licenses and Endorsements
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• Frequently Asked Questions - Commercial Drivers
How do I apply for an original Commercial Driver License (CDL)? How do I apply for a background record check? Where can I go to get a fingerprint check completed? Find the answers to these questions and many others.

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• "S" School Bus Endorsement Required for School Bus Drivers
To comply with requirements of the federal Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act, the Secretary of State will begin requiring commercial driver applicants who operate a school bus to obtain an "S" endorsement on their driver's license.

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• Chauffeur License
You must be at least 16 years of age, have completed driver education, and passed a chauffeur license knowledge test before a chauffeur license can be issued.

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• Moped
If you have a valid operator or chauffeur license, you are allowed to operate a moped on public roadways.

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• Minor Restricted License (Special Farming Need Only)
The Department of State may issue a restricted driver's license to a minor who is at least 14 years old when a severe hardship in the family farming operation is demonstrated and no alternative transportation is available.

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• Recreational Double "R" Endorsement
A "recreational double" is a pickup truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer designed for recreational living purposes, with a second trailer attached to the rear of the fifth wheel trailer.

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• Farmer Endorsement
To qualify for the "F" endorsement, a person must meet all of the following conditions:

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

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