MARCH 15, 2005

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land reminds residents that as they give their motorcycles spring tuneups, they should also make sure their registrations are renewed by March 31.

Under Public Act 163 of 2004, this is the last year that all individually owned motorcycle registrations expire on March 31. The law changes the expiration date to the owner’s birthday, aligning motorcycle registrations with those of other privately owned vehicles.

"We’ve made it easier for motorcyclists to remember to renew their tabs," Land said. "Putting motorcycle and vehicle registrations on the same renewal cycle makes sense, saves time and limits transactions with the department."

To assist with the transition, fees will be prorated for this first renewal cycle based on the number of months from April 1 to the owner’s birthday. Motorcycle registrations renewed by March 31 will be prorated based on the following schedule:

Motorcycle Owner’s Birthday Is In The Month Of:

Month	Renewal Fee	Length of Renewal
Jan	$20	10 mo.
Feb	$21	11 mo.
Mar	$23	12 mo.
Apr	$23	12 mo.
May	$26	14 mo.
Jun	$28	15 mo.
Jul	$30	16 mo.
Aug	$31	17 mo
Sep	$13	6 mo.
Oct	$15	7 mo.
Nov	$16	8 mo.
Dec	$18	9 mo.

Registrations that are renewed after March 31 will be assessed a $10 late fee.

Registrations may be renewed by Internet, touch-tone telephone, mail or in person at a branch office. For more information, visit the Department of State Web site at www.Michigan.gov/sos.