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Your Michigan Driver's License

All motorists must have a valid driver's license to drive on Michigan's public roads. The Department of State offers a standard, chauffeur, commercial driver and enhanced license, which one you choose will depend on your driving needs.

Your driver's license is issued for up to four years and expires on your birthday. For more information about obtaining, renewing, replacing or correcting a license, select a topic below.

Your First License Over 18
Learn about: Eligibility, identification and testing requirements, and probationary period for persons over the age of 18.
Graduated Driver License (GDL) Under 18
Learn about: Eligibility, identification and testing requirements for persons under the age of 18.
Chauffeur
Learn about: Eligibility requirements, endorsements, and tests for operating a motor vehicle for hire as a carrier of passengers or property.
Commercial Driver License (CDL)
Learn about: Commercial Driver License (CDL) eligibility requirements; endorsements, restrictions and exemptions and tests needed to obtain a CDL.
Renewing
Learn about: Renewing a driver's license and special licensing situations such as renewing early.
Replacing/Correcting
Learn about: Replacing a lost license, changing your name or address on your driver's license.
Other Licenses and Endorsements
Learn about: Obtaining a minor restricted license, and special license and endorsement for mopeds, recreational and farm vehicles.
Military Personnel
Learn about: Renewing or replacing a driver's license, replacing a lost license, or requesting an extension of a driver's license.
Enhanced Driver's License
Learn about: A license for U.S. citizens used as a border-crossing document from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.
 
First Michigan Driver License Quick Links
 •  Change of Address/Voter Registration Form
 •  Michigan Residents Out-of-State
 •  Military Personnel
 •  Driver's License Fees
 •  Driver Responsibility Program
 •  Requesting Your Own Driving Record
 •  Branch Office Locator & Hours

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