Information and statistics related to upcoming elections.
State primary results and general election race results.
The dates and deadlines you need to know when running for office. Find the requirements for filing for office and filing campaign finance statements.
Election Security in Michigan
Elections administration, including the Election Inspector's Guide; absentee voting; and the Michigan Qualified Voter File.
Office of the Great Seal
Find information about the Board of State Canvassers and its meeting notices.
Check here for links to information about REAL ID.
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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Order a plate online
Replace your plate by mail
Only available when renewing
Complete your business in an average of 20 minutes.
To replace a plate online, you will need to:
To replace a plate by mail, you will need:
Michigan Department of State
Internal Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918-8264
This option is only available for vehicles that are being renewed. To replace a plate at a self-service station, you will need:
To replace your plate at a Secretary of State office, you will need:
Plates that are rusted, damaged, or illegible because of age or wear and tear should be replaced. Additionally, Michigan requires plates that are at least 10 years old to be replaced upon renewal.
Bring your plate to a Secretary of State office and let the greeter know you have a damaged plate. The $5 plate replacement fee may be waived if the manager determines the plate is damaged because of a manufacturing defect.
Damaged plates are canceled on system after they have been brought to our attention. If you don’t bring the plate to a Secretary of State office for disposal, you may destroy it by cutting it up or bending off a corner so that it can no longer be used.
If you believe your plate was stolen, you should file a report with the police or sheriff’s office immediately. The agency will enter a message into the Law Enforcement Information Network alerting officers that the plate was reported as stolen.
You may order a replacement plate online, by mail, or at a Secretary of State office.
A plate or tab can only be replaced by the vehicle owner, by a member of the owner’s family living at the same address, or by someone the vehicle owner designates through an Appointment of Agent form.
Electronic Insurance Verification makes renewing online or at a self-service station possible because proof of insurance has already been verified through updated electronic files sent by participating insurance companies.
If your insurance company doesn’t participate in EIV, you won’t be able to renew online or at a self-service station. Complete the fillable plate renewal form, include your payment, and mail in your application. You may also schedule a visit at an office.
