Forms

One thing state government has never been short on is paperwork. And while Michigan's Secretary of State certainly can't be accused of being a slouch in that area, the department has done a great job of making almost all forms accessible online. This means you can print them out at home, fill them out, and collect all the little bits and pieces of information you'll need to complete your transaction at a Secretary of State branch office.

All the online forms are in Adobe PDF format. To view them, you will need Adobe's free Reader software, which is easy to download and install. With it, you can open the Secretary of State forms, save them to your computer, and print them.

The department also has taken advantage of newer technology that allows users to fill out some of the paperwork on their home computers and e-mail it directly to the Secretary of State, allowing you to avoid branch office lines completely.

The general forms page has every available form in one location. It's organized by topic. So if you're not sure what you're looking for or just feel like browsing, this is the place to go.

If you can be a little more specific, each division of the Secretary of State has its own page of relevant forms.

There's a collection of forms related to vehicle ownership, including:

• Application for Michigan Vehicle Title (TR-11L)

• Application for a Disability License Plate (MV-110)

• License Plate Renewal Guide

• Odometer Mileage Statement (BDVR-108)

• Renewal Worksheet

And there's a collection of forms related to driver licensing, including:

• Application for Driver's License Reinstatement (BDVR-162)

• Change of Address Form (ED-109W)

• Commercial Driver License Certification (BFS-103)

• Request for Driver Evaluation (OC-88)

And forms related to various business services, including:

• Additional/Replacement Dealer Plates Application (AR-0036)

• Dealer Close-out Statement

• Dealer Corporate Officer Change Application (AR-0069)

• Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form, July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006

• Mechanic Certification Application (AR-0018)

• Odometer Mileage Statement (BDVR-108)

• Record Request Form: Commercial Driving/Vehicle Record (BDVR-154)

• Self-insurance Application Checklist

There even is a section of forms relating to the various notary services performed at Secretary of State branch offices, including:

• Michigan Notary Public: Request for Duplicate/Notice of Change

• Record Request Form: Commercial Driving/Vehicle Record (BDVR-154)

• Record Request Form: For Governmental Agencies (BDVR-155)

• Record Request Form: Your Own Driving/Vehicle Record (BDVR-153)