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Owning a Vehicle, a montage of 3 different michigan license plate designs

• Where on my new plate does the registration tab go?
Where on my new plate does the registration tab go?

• Title Histories
Vehicle title and registration histories can be purchased through the Record Lookup Unit for $7.00 per record.

• Fees for License Plates, Registrations and Titles
Following is a summary of commonly requested information regarding vehicle plate, registration and title fees.

• Titling and Registering a Vehicle -- NEW! --
How to title and register a vehicle purchased from an individual, a dealership, or a family member.

• Renewing Your License Plate -- NEW! --
Vehicle owners have 5 convenient methods of renewing: online, telephone, mail, self-service stations, and Secretary of State offices.

• Michigan Auto Lost & Found
The Abandoned Vehicle Law streamlines the procedures for identifying and processing impounded and abandoned vehicles


		Title and Registration

		Learn about: 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.


		License Plate Store

		Learn about: Standard license plates, fundraising plates, disability placards, personalized plates, veteran and military plates, and other special license plates.


		Buying a Vehicle

		Learn about: Buying a vehicle from an individual or dealer; leasing options; buying a vehicle from a relative; Michigan's Auto Lemon Law; and your rights as a buyer.


		Selling a Vehicle

		Learn about: The responsibilities of an individual who is selling a vehicle, and how to replace a lost title.


		Repairing a Vehicle

		Learn about: Locating a licensed repair facilities; vehicle restoration; collision repairs; and your legal rights in regard to vehicle repair.


		Disability Parking

		Learn about: Disability parking and placard information, handicap parking, handicap plate, disabled parking permit, and wheelchair.


		Recreational Vehicles

		Learn about: Recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, watercraft and ORVs.


		Vehicle Safety

		Learn about: Vehicle Safety issues.


		Publications and Forms

		Learn about: Vehicles by reading our guides for buying or leasing a vehicle, how to display recreational vehicle decals, repair laws, and automotive information and complaint kits. Find most requested forms.


	Vehicle Quick Links
•	Renew License Plate
•	Renew Watercraft
•	Instant Title Services
•	Title Histories
•	Branch Office Locator & Hours
•	Military Personnel
•	Fees for License Plates, Registration & Titles