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The Pure Michigan plate became available in 2013 and is the standard license plate.
Tab location: Vehicles- upper right, Motorcycles- lower right
Motorcycles: Available
The Mackinac Bridge Plate offers residents a chance to show their state pride in a way that is Pure Michigan. One of the most iconic of Michigan landmarks, the Mackinac Bridge is featured front and center on this beautifully designed plate.
Tab location: Vehicles- upper right, Motorcycles- lower right
Motorcycles: Available
Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and celebrate Michigan's four-seasons appeal by purchasing a Water-Winter Wonderland license plate. First issued in 1965, and reissued beginning in 2021, the Water-Winter Wonderland plate replaced its predecessor, the Water Wonderland plate, which was produced from 1954 to 1964.
Tab location: Lower right
Motorcycles: Not available
Honor Michigan’s rich heritage of tourism, lakes, and waterways with the Water Wonderland Plate – the original “Wonderland” plate. First issued in 1954, this green plate had a 10-year run before being retired by the Water-Winter Wonderland plate.
Tab location: Lower right
Motorcycles: Not available
Trailers and trailer coaches are registered with a permanent, non-expiring trailer plate based on the unit's weight. Trailer plates are nontransferable and must be purchased at a Secretary of State office.
Tab location: These plates do not have tabs since they do not expire.
