All Department of State offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.
Self-service stations will be out of service from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, May 25, for system maintenance.
Filing for office, including petition signature requirements and political party status.
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.
Operating requirements for agricultural vehicles on public roads - lighting, slow-moving vehicle emblems, and more.
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.
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Plates may be ordered through Online Services or by mail, using the designated application.
Replacement license plates may be ordered online
or while completing a tab renewal at a self-service station.
Standard plates cost $5. Registration and plate personalization fees apply.
The Pure Michigan plate became available in 2013 and is the standard license plate.
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.
Note: The registration tab should be placed in the lower right corner of the plate, rather
than the upper right corner like with any other vehicle plate.
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.
Note: The registration tab should be placed in the lower right corner of the plate, rather
than the upper right corner like with any other vehicle plate.
Honor Michigan’s rich heritage of tourism, lakes, and waterways with the Water Wonderland Plate – the original “Wonderland” plate. First issued in 1954, this plate had a 10-year run before being retired by the Water-Winter Wonderland plate.
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.
