Before heading out the door to your local Secretary of State (SOS) office, check if you can conduct your business online. Below you'll find a complete list of driver- and vehicle-related services you can take advantage of from home.

Online Driver Services

Typically, driver services are handled through the Michigan Secretary of State (SOS). We (DMV.org) also connect you to third-party vendors offering time-saving services; these are often not affiliated with the government. If you don't see the online service you need in the various sections below, you might have to visit a nearby MI SOS office. You can also peruse DMV.org or the state site for specific details.

Most Common Driver Services (online and otherwise)

• Apply for a driver's license or driver's permit.
• Apply for a motorcycle license.
• Apply for a commercial driver's license.
• Renew your Michigan driver's license.
• Order a duplicate Michigan drivers license.
• Apply for an ID card.
• Renew your expiring state ID card.
• Replace a lost, stolen, or destroyed state ID card.
• Take care of traffic tickets.
• Notify the SOS of an address change.
• Make a name change online with the state and beyond.

Refer to our Drivers License & ID section if you don't see the online service you need; Our driver-related pages offer a wealth of information that can still save you some time.

Michigan Driver’s License Testing and Educational Services

• Enroll in drivers education to prepare you for the permit or license test.
• Take drivers training to get behind-the-wheel practice.
• Enroll in a Michigan Motorcycle Safety Course.
• Take drivers training to get behind-the-wheel practice.
• Take a MI drivers license practice test.
• Take a MI drivers permit practice test.
• Take a MI commercial drivers license (CDL) practice test.
• Take a MI motorcycle license practice test.
• Sign up for a drivers license prep course.
• Study a Michigan Cheat Sheet and improve your chances for passing the written test.
• Enroll in a Michigan defensive driving or state-approved traffic school course to enhance your driving skills.

Consult our Driver’s License Checklist for complete details on getting licensed in Michigan.

Reports and Records for Individuals

• Order a driving record to see your own driving history or that of another driver.
• Review criminal records.
• Run a background check.
• Obtain court records or public records.
• Order vital records such as a birth or death certificate, marriage or divorce records.
• Run a credit report and check your credit score instantly.

Other Michigan Online Services

• Opt out from select online services.
• Register with Michigan's Organ Donor Registry.
• Register to vote in Michigan.
• Conduct a notary public search.

Online Vehicle Services

Typically, vehicle services are handled through the Michigan Secretary of State. We (DMV.org) also connect you to third-party vendors offering time-saving services; these are often not affiliated with the government. Because options are limited, you still might need to visit a nearby MI SOS office. To learn more on a given task, you can also refer to related pages on DMV.org and your state site.

Most Common Vehicle Services (online and otherwise)

• Register your vehicle for the first time in Michigan.
• Renew your vehicle registration online.
• Renew your boat registration online.
• Order a duplicate vehicle registration certificate.
• Order a duplicate car title.
• Obtain Michigan license plates.
• Submit an online application for personalized license plate.
• Calculate your license plate fees.
• Search for an abandoned vehicle.
• Locate a certified salvage vehicle inspector.
• Learn more on MI smog check and emissions testing requirements.

Consult our Registration & Titling section if you don't see the online service you need; Our vehicle-related pages cover a multitude of topics so you can spend less time standing in line at an agency branch office.

Vehicle Insurance Services

Compare vehicle insurance rates to find the coverage in Michigan that suits your needs and budget. If you don't see the type of insurance you need below, consult our Insurance Center. Here you can also learn more on state insurance requirements specific to the Great Lakes State.

• Buy car insurance.
• Buy motorcycle insurance.
• Buy commercial auto insurance.
• Buy boat insurance.

Vehicle Buying and Selling Services

• Obtain a Bill of Sale.
• Order a vehicle history report for a used car, RV or motorcycle.
• Purchase an auto warranty.
• Get an auto loan.

Those in the market to buy should check out our New Car Buyers Guide and Used Car Buyers Guide. Or if you're looking to privately sell your vehicle in Michigan, we also have you covered.

Michigan Auto Dealer and Mechanic Services

• Renew your dealers license.
• Renew your mechanics license.
• Renew your repair facility license.
• Verify the license of a vehicle dealer or repair facility.
• Submit an automotive complaint.

MI Motor Carrier Services Online

• Michigan Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) online.
• Michigan International Registration Plan (IRP) online.

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