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Transparency and Freedom of Information Act
Driver records, vehicle records, bulk information sales, and commercial subscriptions should be requested separately online or by mail.
Freedom of Information Act
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq, provides that certain persons can receive copies or make inspections of most public records of public bodies upon written request. The person must sufficiently describe the records they seek as the department isn't required to perform legal or other research to determine the nature of records sought by a requestor. The department may charge a fee to cover the cost of complying with a person's FOIA request. Specifying exact search terms and date ranges will assist the department in searching for potentially responsive documents and reduce your potential costs. For additional questions, review the Freedom of Information Act FAQs.
How to submit a FOIA request
A FOIA request must be submitted in writing. For quickest service, requests may be made online using the MDOS FOIA request system.
Online
Third party – An individual using State of Michigan online services on behalf of someone else such as a business, organization, or corporation.
Public – An individual using State of Michigan online services for their own personal transactions.
Requests may also be submitted by mail or email:
U.S. mail:
Michigan Department of State
Attn: FOIA Coordinator Ottawa Bldg., 4th Floor
P.O. Box 30204
Lansing, MI 48918
Email: MDOS-FOIA@Michigan.gov
Your request must include your:
- First, middle, and last name
- Address (in compliance with U.S. Postal Service standards)
- Phone number
Transparency
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Release of driver and vehicle records to the media
The Michigan Department of State provides driver and vehicle records to the media in accordance with Michigan Vehicle Code 257.208c, subsection L, which includes the following:
257.208c Disclosure of personal information; uses. Sec. 208c
- Except as provided in this section and in section 232, personal information in a record maintained under this act shall not be disclosed, unless the person requesting the information furnishes proof of identity satisfactory to the secretary of state and certifies that the personal information requested will be used for a permissible purpose identified in this section or in section 232. However, highly restricted personal information shall be used and disclosed only as expressly permitted in section 307 or as otherwise expressly provided by law.
- Personal information in a record maintained under this act shall be disclosed by the secretary of state if required to carry out the purposes of federal law or federal regulations.
- Personal information in a record maintained under this act may be disclosed by the secretary of state as follows:
- (L) For use by a news medium in the preparation and dissemination of a report related in part or in whole to the operation of a motor vehicle or public safety.
- Except as provided in this section and in section 232, personal information in a record maintained under this act shall not be disclosed, unless the person requesting the information furnishes proof of identity satisfactory to the secretary of state and certifies that the personal information requested will be used for a permissible purpose identified in this section or in section 232. However, highly restricted personal information shall be used and disclosed only as expressly permitted in section 307 or as otherwise expressly provided by law.
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Michigan Department of State financial records
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