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Vehicles
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Abandoned Vehicles
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Custodians
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What is my role as the custodian of the vehicle?
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What do I have to do if I get a call from a private property owner to tow a vehicle from private real property?
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Does law enforcement have to come before I tow the vehicle or can I just give law enforcement the VIN?
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How much can I charge for storage, and what are considered "customary fees"?
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How do I get added to the list of abandoned vehicle custodians?
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How do I enroll in EFT?
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Do I need a checking account before I set up an EFT account?
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When does the EFT transfer get taken from my account?
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If I am not enrolled in EFT, where do I send the $25 abandoned vehicle fee?
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How do I change my address or telephone number with the Secretary of State?
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Am I required to have a MPSC number?
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Where can I get a copy of the TR-52E Notice of Abandoned Vehicle that was mailed to the owner?
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Do I need a dealer license to sell abandoned vehicles, and if so, what kind?
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What happens if I sell abandoned vehicles or parts and don't get a dealer's license?
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What are the requirements to hold a public auction?
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How do I report the disposition of a vehicle in my custody?
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How do I report an abandoned vehicle's disposition if I don't have a computer with Internet access?
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Can I ask the Secretary of State to put in the abandoned vehicle's disposition?
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When do I collect the $40 abandoned vehicle fee?
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What should I do with the $40 abandoned vehicle fee if the VIN isn't on the Secretary of State's Michigan Auto Lost & Found Web site?
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What should I do if I sell the abandoned vehicle at auction for more or less than the towing and storage fees plus the abandoned vehicle fee?
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If the TR-52L was assigned to me, do I have to title the vehicle in my name?
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If I have a vehicle in my possession that was involved in a crash, had been stolen or seized for evidence, when should I report the vehicle to law enforcement as abandoned?
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How do I obtain a TR-52L Bill of Sale if one was not provided to me by law enforcement?
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Law Enforcement
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If an owner does not claim a vehicle that was towed as a result of a crash, or if it was stolen or seized to preserve evidence of a crime, when is the vehicle considered abandoned?
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Which law enforcement agency has jurisdiction if a vehicle was removed from one jurisdiction and towed to another?
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Can unclaimed vehicles that are left in tow yards be considered abandoned?
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Are "impounds" required to be entered into LEIN as abandoned within 24 hours?
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What are my responsibilities if a towing company calls requesting to tow a vehicle from private property?
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How do I report an abandoned vehicle through LEIN?
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How do I notify the Secretary of State who has custody of the vehicle?
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Who is responsible for overseeing abandoned vehicle auctions?
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When am I required to hold a public sale?
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I haven't received the TR-52L from the Secretary of State, so how do I dispose of an abandoned vehicle?
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Is it ever necessary to complete and mail a TR-52L to a vehicle owner?
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Should I discard old TR-52 Notices of Abandonment?
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How do I handle an abandoned vehicle titled or registered out-of-state?
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Who should I contact if the Secretary of State Web site contains incorrect information?
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Vehicle Owners/Public
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What are the significant changes to the Abandoned Vehicle Law?
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When is a vehicle considered abandoned?
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What is a vehicle custodian?
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How can I have an abandoned vehicle removed from my property?
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Can I claim ownership of an abandoned vehicle left on my property?
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Are the police required to tag a vehicle before it is removed?
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Can I be ticketed for abandoning a vehicle?
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What can I do if I receive a ticket for littering of a vehicle?
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Why did I receive a notice of abandonment after my car was in a crash?
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What can I do if I believe that my vehicle was wrongfully declared abandoned or that I am being overcharged for the towing and storage fees?
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How can I claim or redeem my vehicle once it's declared abandoned?
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What is a VIN and where can I find it if I don't have my car?
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What happens if I don't redeem my vehicle?
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What if I am unable to redeem my vehicle within 20 days due to illness, incarceration or other issues?
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If my vehicle is titled in another state or country and abandoned in Michigan, will I receive a notice of abandonment from the Secretary of State?
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Why am I receiving an abandoned vehicle notice for a vehicle I have sold, traded in to a dealership, or donated to charity? And, what should I do?
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Automotive Complaint Information
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How do I file a complaint against a dealership, repair facility or mechanic?
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Buying, Selling, Leasing & Repairing a Vehicle
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What do I need to know about leasing a vehicle?
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How do I verify whether a motor vehicle repair facility is properly licensed or registered by the Department of State?
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Can I return a newly bought vehicle within a certain time period?
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What should I do if I have a complaint about a car dealer or manager?
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What do I need to sell my car by myself?
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Should I expect the used car I'm buying to have a warranty?
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What should I do before buying a vehicle from a dealership?
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If I just bought a vehicle, can I drive it home without it being registered?
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What should I do before buying a vehicle from an individual?
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Disability Parking
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Who qualifies for a disability license plate or parking placard?
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How do I obtain a disability license plate or parking placard?
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What is the fee for a disability license plate or parking placard?
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How long is a disability parking placard valid?
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How do I renew a disability license plate or parking placard?
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How do I replace a lost or stolen disability parking placard?
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Who qualifies for a free-parking sticker?
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How do I obtain a free-parking sticker?
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Can I have more than one disability parking placard at the same time?
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Can I have both a disability license plate and parking placard?
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Is my disability license plate or parking placard honored in other states?
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International Registration Plan (IRP)
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What documents do I need to open an IRP account?
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Do I have to come to Lansing to open an IRP account?
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Can I use IRP online?
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What documents do I need to renew my IRP account?
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What do I do if the IRS has not stamped my 2290 form?
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What documents do I need to add a vehicle to my account?
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What documents do I need to increase my elected gross vehicle weight?
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What documents do I need to transfer an IRP plate from one vehicle in my account to another vehicle in my account?
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If I need to title my vehicle in Michigan, where should I apply for my title?
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Do I have to transfer an out of state title to a Michigan title?
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How do I obtain an IRP plate?
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How much does an IRP plate cost?
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Do I have to come to Lansing to get my IRP plates?
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Does the IRP Unit take credit cards?
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Can I get an IRP plate at my local branch office?
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Can I renew my IRP account at a Secretary of State branch office?
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Can I get a three-month IRP plate?
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Can I transfer an IRP plate?
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If I paid a partial payment, then sold the vehicle, do I still owe the remainder of the plate fee?
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What permits, licenses, etc. do I need to travel interstate?
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Do I need an IFTA decal?
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Does the IRP Unit issue IFTA decals?
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What is a DOT sticker and do you have them at the IRP office?
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How do I contact the Michigan IRP office?
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License Plates & Tabs
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How much will my license plate cost and how are the license plate fees calculated?
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Where on my new plate does the registration tab go?
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How soon should I put my new standard license plate and tab on my vehicle?
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Do you have any advice for attaching a new license plate?
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How do I change the expiration date on my license plate?
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How do I change my address on my registration?
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How do I correct the license plates on my vehicle?
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How do I transfer my license plate onto my new car?
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I have lost my registration. What should I do?
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My license plate was lost or stolen. How do I obtain a new one?
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Renew Your License Plate
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Do I need to show proof of insurance each time I renew my plate?
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Can I renew my plate without going to a Secretary of State office?
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I did not receive my renewal form, can you resend me another renewal form?
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How can I renew my registration while I am out of state?
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How soon should I put my new license plate and tab on my vehicle?
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Should I notify anyone about my new license plate?
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Can I still keep my Great Lakes Splendor or Auto Centennial license plate?
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I sold my vehicle and there are no plans to replace it. What do I do with the license plate?
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How long will it take before I receive my plate and/or tab?
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What license plates are available for order?
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Choosing a License Plate
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What are personalized license plates and how do I apply for one?
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What is the Spectacular Peninsulas license plate?
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Do I need a commercial plate on my vehicle?
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What is the Mackinac Bridge plate?
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Recreational (Boat, ATV, Moped, etc.)
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When am I required to register a watercraft?
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When is a title required on a Michigan watercraft?
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How do I renew my watercraft registration?
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How do I transfer ownership of a watercraft?
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My boat does not require a title but the previous owner had one. Am I required to apply for a title for my boat?
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What do I do when the information on the watercraft registration is incorrect?
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What ownership documents are needed to transfer a documented vessel?
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How do I register an Off Road Vehicle (ORV)?
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Where do I register my Off Road Vehicle (ORV)?
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Can I make my three or four-wheel all-terrain vehicle road worthy?
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Can a three- or four-wheel, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) be upgraded for on-road use?
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Do I need to register my snowmobile?
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How do I transfer ownership of a snowmobile?
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Who needs a Trail Permit?
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Where do I purchase a trail permit?
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Where do I display the Trail Permit?
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What is considered a moped? Are they registered?
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Vehicle Titles
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My spouse and I just purchased a vehicle from a private party, do we both need to visit a Secretary of State branch office to transfer the title?
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Where can I get an instant title?
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I sold the vehicle; how do I get the title out of my name?
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The person I'm selling my vehicle to is asking that I leave my plate on it so he can drive it home. Should I do this?
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If I sell a vehicle to someone and I don't accompany the purchaser to a Secretary of State office or maintain a record of the sale, and the purchaser does not transfer the vehicle title into their name, am I liable for actions of the purchaser?
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If I lost the previous title before transferring the vehicle into my name and I can't find the previous owner, how can I get a title for my vehicle?
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I'm purchasing a vehicle from my brother-in-law. Will I have to pay tax when transferring the title into my name?
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How do I convert my out-of-state title to a Michigan title?
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How do I register my vehicle if the lien holder is holding the title out-of-state?
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Can the application forms for a Michigan title be faxed to a customer out-of-state?
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My spouse died, how do I transfer the vehicle into my name?
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The mileage on my title is incorrect, how do I get it corrected?
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How do I verify a lien holder?
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Where can I find a recertification inspection to inspect my salvage vehicle?
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Can I import a vehicle to Michigan from a foreign country?
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What vehicles are exempt from Michigan's titling and registering requirements?
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