SOS - Driver License and State ID


>	Your Michigan Driver's License

>	State Identification Card

>	Driver Education Providers and Instructors

>	Teen Driver

>	Driving Skills Testing

>	Losing Your Privilege to Drive

>	Basic Driver Improvement Course

>	Michigan Motorcycle Safety Program

>	Medical Alert/Patient Advocate

>	Publications and Forms

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New Graduated Driver's License Restrictions
New driving restrictions for teens with a Level 2 graduated driver's license (GDL) go into effect July 20, 2011.

CDL Self and Medical Certification
Because of new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations that go into effect January 30, 2012, drivers who are renewing, correcting or applying for an original Commercial Driver License (CDL) must self-certify which type of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operation they will perform.

Enhanced Driver's License and State ID Card
Travelers returning to the U.S. by land or sea from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean must have a passport, passport card or other federally approved document to enter the country.

Basic Driver Improvement Course
Effective December 31, 2010, the Basic Driver Improvement Course program permits eligible drivers to take a driver improvement course, either on-line or in a classroom.

Online Services and Information

• Become an Organ Donor

• Branch Office Locator

• CDL Self and Medical Certification

• Change of Address/Voter Registration

• Driver Responsibility Program

• Driver's License Fees

• Driving Skills Testing Organizations

• Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Courses

• Obtain Your Driving Record

• Patient Advocate Sticker

• Renew Driver's License

• Replace Driver's License

• Where to get an Enhanced License or ID

Frequently Used Forms and Publications

• Identification Requirements for Obtaining a Michigan Driver's License or State Identification Card PDF icon

• What Every Driver Must Know

• Driving Skills Test Study Guide (SOS-360) PDF icon

• Michigan CDL Manual

• Michigan Graduated Driver License: A Guide for Parents PDF icon

• Motorcycle Operator Manual

• Driver License Hearing Request form PDF icon

• Additional Driver-Related Forms and Publications


		Your 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.


		State Identification Card

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


		Driver Education Providers and Instructors

		Learn about: Michigan's driver education programs, including information for administrators and instructors.


		Teen Driver

		Learn about: Information for parents and their teens to help them navigate through Michigan's Graduated Driver License system.


		Driving Skills Testing

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


		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.


		Basic Driver Improvement Course

		Learn about: Information for providers and citizens about the Department of State Basic Driver Improvement Course.


		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.


		Medical Alert/Patient Advocate

		Learn about: Medical Alert/Patient Advocate


		Publications and Forms

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


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