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Your First License Over 18

• Applying for a Driver's License (Over 18, Never Been Licensed)
A guide for obtaining your first driver's license if you are over 18 and never been licensed.

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• Documents Required for a License or ID PDF icon
You must present specific documentation to obtain a standard Michigan driver's license.

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• 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.

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• Interpreter and Translation Information
Interpreter and translation information for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, do not speak English or have limited reading skills.

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• Physical/Vision Standards
The Secretary of State staff will ask you a few general health questions as part of the screening procedure.

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• Testing Requirements
Testing requirements for obtaining your first license.

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• Temporary Instruction Permits
A Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP) allows you to practice driving with a licensed adult for up to 180 days.

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• Probation Explained
Information about the probationary period after obtaining your license.

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• Driver's License Denied
What to do when your driver's license has been denied.

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• License Fees
A chart of standard driver's license fees.

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Enhanced Driver's License Over 18
Applying for an Enhanced Driver's License (Over 18, Already Licensed)
Information about upgrading a Michigan or out-of-state license to an enhanced license.

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Documents Required for an Enhanced License or ID PDF icon
You must present specific documentation to obtain a Michigan enhanced driver's license.

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Applying for an Enhanced Driver's License (Over 18, Never Been Licensed)
Information about obtaining an enhanced driver's license if you have never been licensed.

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Enhanced License Fees
A chart of enhanced driver's license fees.

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 •  Requesting Your Own Driving Record
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