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Vehicle tabs and license plates
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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Do I need to show proof of insurance each time I renew my plate?
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Can I renew my plate without going to a Secretary of State office?
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How do I renew my tab and plate if I lost, or never received my renewal notice?
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How can I renew my registration while I am out of state?
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How soon should I put my new license plate and tab on my vehicle?
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How much will my license plate cost and how are the license plate fees calculated?
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How do I change the expiration date on my license plate?
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How do I change my address on my registration?
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How do I apply for a Veteran plate or a Veteran Campaign/Service Medal plate?
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I'm on active duty. Do I qualify for a Veteran Campaign/Service Medal plate?
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Should I notify anyone about my new license plate?
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What is the Mackinac Bridge plate?
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I've moved out of Michigan, what do I do with my Michigan plate and renewal notice?
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How do I transfer my license plate onto my new car?
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How do I correct the license plates on my vehicle?
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When am I required to replace a license plate?
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What should I do if I have lost my vehicle registration?
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I sold my vehicle and there are no plans to replace it. What do I do with the license plate?
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How long will it take before I receive my plate and/or tab?
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Do you have any advice for attaching a new license plate?
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My license plate was lost or stolen. How do I obtain a new one?
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What license plates are available for order?
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Are my vehicle registration and tab the same thing?
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Can I have my replacement tab and registration sent to an alternative mailing address?
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Can I keep my car/plate in my name if I surrender my license?
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Can I keep my current out-of-state vehicle insurance?
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Can I transfer a license plate I own to someone else?
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Can someone order a replacement plate on my behalf?
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Do I need a commercial plate on my vehicle?
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How can my organization create a fundraising license plate
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How much do legacy plates cost?
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How much does it cost to order a tab?
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I haven't received my tabs and it's been more than 30 days since I renewed. What should I do?
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If I sell my car, can I let the buyer use my plate?
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What are the insurance requirements for registering and renewing my vehicle?
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What if my insurance carrier does not participate in Electronic Insurance Verification (EIV)?
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What if my plate is damaged?
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What if my tab is damaged, lost or stolen?
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What if my tab is defective (printing is smeared or adhesive doesn’t stick)?
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What is a legacy plate?
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What is the registration fee for an electric or a plug-in hybrid vehicle?
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When do I need to renew my vehicle registration, tab, and plate?
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Where on my new plate does the registration tab go?