Filing for office, including petition signature requirements and political party status.
Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.
Find information about the Board of State Canvassers and its meeting notices.
Title and registration requirements; special titles; name changes; address changes; license plate fees; insurance requirements; new Michigan residents; lost titles; lost license plates; and deceased vehicle owners.
Disability parking and placard information, disability parking, disability plate, disabled parking permit, and wheelchair.
Recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, watercraft, ORVs, and trailers.
The International Registration Plan (IRP) - a program for registering and licensing of commercial vehicles in interstate operations among member jurisdictions (states or provinces).
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) online service for customers filing financial statements and liens through the Secretary of State.
Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
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Changes in law or policy may require periodic updates to the Dealer Manual. Revised chapters are no longer mailed to licensees, but will be placed on the Michigan Department of State's website with revision dates for comparison. Any corresponding chapters in your Dealer Manual having dates that do not match the revision dates should be removed and replaced.
Issues that significantly impact dealers and their businesses are typically announced in Dealer Bulletins and Dealer Newsletters. Dealers should regularly check their e-Services account for important messages and updates.
NOTE: If a conflict appears between the language of this manual and the language of Michigan law, the law will prevail. Please refer to specific statute or consult an attorney if any conflict is perceived or encountered. The Michigan Vehicle Code can be accessed online at www.legislature.mi.gov.
Because of space limitations, the Dealer Manual only highlights basic requirements for Michigan dealers. It does not attempt to identify or explain every requirement of applicable law, rule or policy.
| Chapter Number and Title | Revision Date |
|---|---|
| Table of Contents | 01/2023 |
| Introduction | 03/2014 |
| Important Telephone Numbers | 01/2023 |
| Chapter 1: Licensing Requirements | 01/2023 |
| Chapter 2: Record Keeping Requirements | 06/2024 |
| Chapter 3: Titling and Registration | 05/2024 |
| Chapter 4: Odometer Requirements | 01/2023 |
| Chapter 5: Distressed Vehicles | 07/2023 |
| Chapter 6: Broker Requirements | 01/2023 |
| Chapter 7: RD-108 Application for Title and Registration | 10/2023 |
| Chapter 8: Sales Tax | 01/2024 |
| Chapter 9: Foreign Salvage Vehicle Dealers | 01/2023 |
| Appendix A: Forms and Publications | 01/2023 |
| Appendix B: Branch Offices by City | 05/2022 |
