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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.
Get guidance from the Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight on driver license restoration in Michigan. Learn requirements, hearing steps, and how to prepare for your hearing.
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.
Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
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.
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Mopeds must be registered at a Secretary of State office unless operated solely on private property.
You will need:
Michigan law section 257.32b defines a moped as having:
If the vehicle exceeds any of these criteria, it is classified as a motorcycle.
Residents with valid driver’s license, GDL Level 1 license with a moped privilege added; or a GDL Level 2 or Level 3 license can operate a moped without the moped license.
If you don’t have a driver’s license, you need a moped license.
To get a moped license:
You aren’t eligible for a moped license if your driver’s license is suspended, revoked, or denied.
Helmet use is strongly encouraged when riding a moped for all moped users. Helmets are required for all moped operators under the age of 19.
Eye protection, such as goggles, isn’t mandated but is encouraged.
You must stay to the right side of the traffic lane and ride with traffic.
Not allowed:
