The dates and deadlines you need to know when running for office. Find the requirements for filing for office and filing campaign finance statements.
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.
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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Approved testing businesses and examiners can access tools, resources, and industry bulletins through their CARS e-Services account. Instructions for setting up an account are available under Forms and publications.
Examiners are required to periodically submit the following forms to the Driver Education & Testing Section:
Medical Examination Report (DES-N05)
Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MCSA-5876) for CDL examiners
Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check Request form (completed by an approved Michigan State Police live scan vendor). Please email the MDOS-drivertesting@michigan.gov to obtain the current form.
Upon establishing a CARS e-Services account, reference the following materials to access and manage your account:
State law gives the Michigan Department of State the authority to deny, suspend, or revoke a license or certification if the licensee or applicant has not complied with the provisions of the acts or rules that regulate the industry. Driver testing businesses, and examiners may receive a written warning, be placed on probation, be fined, or have their license suspended if the actions cannot be resolved.
Before filing a complaint, try to resolve the problem with the driver testing business or examiner. If the problem cannot be resolved after speaking with the proper authority, submit a Statement of Complaint (if the complaint involves a driver testing business or examiner). Complaints may only be submitted by mail, fax, or email.
Michigan Department of State
Driver Education and Testing Section
430 West Allegan Street, 3rd Floor
Lansing, Michigan 48918
Driver Testing
Email: MDOS-Drivertesting@Michigan.gov
Phone: 517-241-6850
Fax: 517-335-3155
