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As of Oct. 1, 2021, changes in state laws reclassify certain violations as civil infractions and restrict when some violations may suspend your driver's license.
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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The Department of State, along with the Department of Attorney General, DTE Energy and other partners, is holding free clinics to assist individuals who are eligible in understanding how to have their license restored. Residents meet one-on-one with a member of the MDOS staff and/or a volunteer attorney to review your driving record and determine the steps necessary to regain your driver’s license. Pre-scheduling appointments is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
The Department of State, along with the Department of Attorney General, DTE Energy and other partners, is holding free clinics to assist individuals who are eligible to have their license restored.
Road to Restoration location flyer
Location: SVRC Marketplace 203 S Washington Ave Saginaw 48607
Clinic Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Union Missionary Baptist Church - 500 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Lansing
Clinic Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Benton Harbor McCoy's Memorial Church of God in Christ - 1840 Union Ave. Benton Harbor 49022
Clinic Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: LASED
7150 Vernor HWY, Detroit
Clinic Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pre-scheduled appointments preferred.
To obtain your driving record through your online Secretary of State account:
During the seven-day period, you may view your driving record as many times as you need to. Log into your account and choose the option to "View Transaction History" to access it. We recommend you save your driving record to your device so that you may conveniently view it for more than seven days.
Pro bono attorneys are needed to provide limited-scope consultations at the clinic, which include the review of driving records, contacting the courts, and helping guide individuals through the steps they need to take to restore their licenses. Recorded training modules and in-person training the day of the clinic will be provided. Experts from the Detroit Justice Center, Michigan Department of State and Attorney General’s Office will be on site to answer questions as well.
Attorneys can volunteer below. It is very rewarding work! A few hours of your time can make all the difference in someone’s life.
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There are more than 100 violations that were impacted by these new laws and many of the sanctions being cleared from driving records will involve license suspensions for failing to comply with court judgement - such as failing to pay a ticket or court fee (FCJ), or for failing to appear in court (FAC). In addition, the law also clears holds on driver's license renewals for parking ticket (FCPV) and disability parking ticket (FCDV) violations.
The process for determining which violations, convictions, and licensing actions will be cleared involved several factors, including the type of violation, the sanctions and suspensions that were levied, and how other sections of the law affect their implementation.
Drivers will be informed by the department via letter if their driving records were impacted by the changes, and whether they may be eligible to regain their driving privileges. Because of the complexity of this new law, drivers are encouraged to contact an attorney or legal-aid service if they have any questions or concerns about their driving record or how to reinstate their driving privileges. Drivers are advised to purchase a copy of their driving record when seeking legal advice.
Even though the qualifying violations, FCJ/FAC suspensions, and other sanctions will be marked as cleared and are no longer in effect, they will still appear as entries on your driving record.
Individuals who have had their driver’s license revoked for multiple alcohol or controlled substance-related driving offenses or multiple felony driving offenses and want to request a hearing with the Department of State should download or print this online document and follow the instructions.
The process for requesting a hearing is also explained at the department’s Road to Restoration clinics.
The Department of State will be hosting information sessions and virtual clinics in the coming weeks for drivers with questions. Please revisit this web page for updates and more information.
Additional resources and help are available through the following local and state organizations:
