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Renew a Registration/Tab with Print N Go technology for your: Car, Motorcycle, or Truck

(And dont forget your Recreation Passport!) Watercraft

Renew/Replace: Standard Drivers License Standard State ID (some exceptions apply)

Every eight years, customers need to visit a branch office to get an updated photo.

Replace or get a Duplicate: Vehicle Registration Vehicle Title

Join the Organ Donor Registry

Change/Update Personal Information: Address Telephone Number and Email Address Emergency Contact Information

Mi-Roo says, Hop online!

Secretary of State services Michigan residents now can conduct a wide range of business with the Secretary of State using a laptop, tablet or smart phone.

Visit michigan.gov/sos for information about Secretary of State services, programs, documents and forms.

The official Secretary of State Twitter feed is available at twitter.com/michsos.

Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/Michigansos.

Sign up for Secretary of State Express news updates at michigan.gov/sos.

ExpressSOS.com ExpressSOS.com: Hop online, not in line, its painless! Renewing your vehicle registration online is easy at ExpressSOS.com. You can renew your tabs online right up to midnight on your birthday without a late fee and then Print N Go by printing a legal copy of your registration to use until your tabs arrive in the mail. ExpressSOS.com also offers drivers license and state ID card renewal, change of address, replacement licenses and ID cards, watercraft renewals and more.

About our Secretary of State offices All Secretary of State offices accept cash, checks or money orders.

Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit and debit cards are accepted at the counter at all Secretary of State offices. A nominal processing fee is charged for credit/debit card use at the branches and at ExpressSOS.com.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday;

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Please note: Offices located in some larger cities are open from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. on Wednesday.

PLUS offices and SUPER!Centers are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

SUPER!Centers offer Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to noon.

Small offices may close for a lunch hour, and all offices are closed on state holidays.

Accommodations for people with disabilities and non-native speakers Individuals with a disability will find Secretary of State offices in compliance with standards established by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation or have been denied services, call 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424). Hearing impaired customers should contact the Michigan Relay Center at 800-649-3777.

Original drivers license tests are available in many foreign languages, with English and Spanish versions available on audiotape for individuals who have trouble understanding English.

If you have questions or need more information about any service offered by the Secretary of State, please call the Michigan Department of State Information Center at 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424).

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Introduction Letter from Secretary of State Ruth A. Johnson.............................................................. ix

Michigan crash facts ..........................................................................................................x

Chapter 1: Your Drivers License Who is a resident? .............................................................................................................. 1

New Michigan residents .................................................................................................... 1

Licensing requirements...................................................................................................... 1

Michigan licenses, designators and endorsements....................................................... 2

Michigan and REAL ID ....................................................................................................... 2

Moved to Michigan from another state or country....................................................... 3

Under 18 Graduated Driver Licensing........................................................................... 3

18 and older never been licensed................................................................................ 5

Providing your Social Security number ............................................................................ 6

Providing proof of legal presence ................................................................................... 6

Providing proof of identity................................................................................................. 6

Providing proof of residency............................................................................................. 6

Physical standards.............................................................................................................. 6

Vision and knowledge tests .............................................................................................. 6

The Temporary Instruction Permit ..................................................................................... 7

The motorcycle TIP ............................................................................................................. 7

Driving Skills Test .................................................................................................................. 8

Restricted license due to a health condition ................................................................. 9

Probationary license program.......................................................................................... 9

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Changing information on your license............................................................................ 9

Renewing your license..................................................................................................... 10

The decision to stop driving ............................................................................................ 10

Chapter 2: Your Driving Record Your driving record........................................................................................................... 13

Michigans point system.................................................................................................. 13

Alcohol and drugs............................................................................................................ 14

The Driver Responsibility Law........................................................................................... 15

Driver reexaminations ...................................................................................................... 16

Chapter 3: Voter Registration and State IDs Voter registration.............................................................................................................. 19

State identification cards ................................................................................................ 20

State ID cards and REAL ID ............................................................................................. 20

Chapter 4: Traffic Laws Distracted driving ............................................................................................................. 23

Kelseys Law...................................................................................................................... 24

Buckle up, its the law!..................................................................................................... 24

Protecting children and teens........................................................................................ 25

Children left unattended in vehicles ............................................................................. 25

Air bags ............................................................................................................................. 26

Speed limits ....................................................................................................................... 26

Construction zones........................................................................................................... 26

Merging in a construction zone...................................................................................... 27

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Maintenance vehicles..................................................................................................... 27

Emergency vehicles......................................................................................................... 28

School buses ..................................................................................................................... 28