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Disability plate
How can I apply for or renew a disability license plate?
Online
Renew only
By mail
Apply and renew
Self-service station
Renew only
Office visit
Complete your business in an average of 20 minutes
What do I need to apply for a disability license plate?
- Complete the Application for a disability License Plate
- Your medical professional signs the application.
- Take the application to the Secretary of State office or mail it to:
Michigan Department of State
Internal Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918-8264
What do I need to renew a disability license plate? (Choose tab)
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Online
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By mail
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Self-service station
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Office visit
To renew online, you will need:
- Plate number
- Last four digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Valid debit or credit card or bank account number for payment
To renew by mail, you will need your:
- Renewal notice
- Return envelope included with your renewal notice
- Check/money order payable to the State of Michigan
In addition to renewing your registration by mail, you can:
- Change the address on your registration
- Have the registration sent to a different mailing address
To renew at a self-service station, you will need:
- Your license plate number
- The last four digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- A valid debit/credit card (additional fees apply) or cash (at specific locations) for payment
A $4.25 service fee will be charged for each item transacted at a station.
You can renew your disability plate online, by mail, or at a self-service station and don’t need to visit a Secretary of State office. If you’d like to renew your plate while completing another transaction at an office, you will need:
- Your license plate number or renewal notice
- Your current Michigan driver’s license
- A valid debit/credit card, cash, money order, or check made payable to the State of Michigan for payment
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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What is a disability license plate?
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Who qualifies for a disability license plate or parking placard?
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How much does it cost for a disability plate or placard?
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Can I have both a disability license plate and parking placard?
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How much does it cost for a disability plate or placard?
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I lost my renewal notice or envelope. How can renew my disability plate?