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Tab and plate renewal

Tab and plate renewal

How can I renew my vehicle registration, tab, and license plate?

Online

Use Quick Renewal or login to renew

Go to Online Services

By mail

Check your renewal notice

Submit payment with your renewal mailer and mail to:

In state
Michigan Department of State
Internal Services Section
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918

Out of state
Michigan Department of State
Renewal by Mail Unit
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918

Self-service station

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Office visit

Visit an office if you're unable to renew online, by mail, or at a station

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What do I need to renew my tab and plate? (Choose tab)

Go to Online Services. You'll need:

  • Plate number,
  • Last four digits of the VIN,
  • Email address,
  • Debit card, Credit Card, or Bank Account number to pay.  

If you are out of state, you may also renew your registration by;

  • Going to  Online Services.
  • Selecting ‘More Online Vehicle Services’ and following the prompts to renew your plate.

When renewing out of state, you can also have your tab and plate sent directly to you by entering a one-time mailing address.

Note: If you choose to use the 'Quick Renewal' online service, your tabs and registrations will only be mailed to the residential address on record.

 

Go to Online Services

Renewal fee calculator

  • Fill out your renewal notice.
  • If you don’t have your renewal notice:
    • Use the Renewal Fee Calculator to calculate your renewal fee.
    • The renewal fee can also be obtained by calling 517-636-5872.
    • Include a copy of your current vehicle registration. 
  • Include a check or money order payable to State of Michigan.  
  • Include a copy of your Michigan no-fault insurance
  • Mail everything to:

Michigan Department of State 
Internal Services Section 
7064 Crowner Drive 
Lansing, MI 48918 

 

Renewal fee calculator

License plate options

  • Use the Renewal Fee Calculator to determine the renewal fee.
  • The renewal fee can also be obtained by calling 517-636-5872.
  • Send a photocopy of your current registration, proof of valid Michigan no-fault insurance, and a check or money order payable to the "State of Michigan" to:

Michigan Department of State
Renewal by Mail Unit
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, Michigan 48980

  • Provide an out-of-state address if you want your new registration and tab mailed to you while you are out-of-state.
  • Renewal notice or plate number 
  • Last four digits of the VIN 
  • Debit or credit card (additional fees apply) or cash (at specific locations) 

$4.25 for each self-service station transaction.

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Renewal fee calculator

  • You’ll need:  Renewal notice, or registration or plate number, or the VIN dentification,
  • Michigan No-Fault insurance,
  • Cash, check, money order, or a debit or credit card (additional fees for debit or credit card) 

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