Michigan DMV fees and documents

    Every Michigan fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.

    26 items across 8 tasks.

    Boat registration

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)

    Fees

    • Self-service station service fee

      Per transaction at self-service stations, per SOS decal renewal page.

      michigan.gov

      $4.25

    Documents

    • Watercraft title application form (TR-11 series)

      Application filed with Secretary of State.

    • Proof of ownership

      MSO, prior title, or out-of-state title/bill of sale.

    Source: michigan.gov

    Change your address

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Michigan Department of State

    Fees

    Documents

    • License/ID number and last 4 of SSN

      For online changes.

    • Plate number

      For the vehicle update.

    Source: michigan.gov

    Driver’s license renewal

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Michigan Department of State

    Fees

    • Standard license renewal

      Standard Michigan driver's license renewal fee.

      michigan.gov

      $18.00

    Documents

    • Current Michigan license

      Identifies your record.

    • Proof of residency (if required)

      Utility/credit card bill or bank statement from the last 90 days.

    Source: michigan.gov

    First-time driver's license

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State)

    Documents

    • Legal presence document

      Proof of citizenship or legal presence

    • Social Security number proof

      Required document

    • Michigan residency documents

      At least two proofs required

    Source: michigan.gov

    New resident guide

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Michigan Department of State, Secretary of State (SOS)

    Fees

    • Fees on the official page

      Confirm current amounts with the agency

      michigan.gov

      State ID card $10 (waived for 65+ or legally blind)

    Documents

    • Out-of-state ID/license

    • Vehicle ownership documents

    • Proof of Michigan No-Fault insurance

    Source: michigan.gov

    REAL ID

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Michigan Department of State

    Fees

    • REAL ID correction fee (license)

      Fee to convert an existing license to REAL ID outside of renewal/replacement.

      michigan.gov

      $9.00

    Documents

    • Current Michigan license or ID

      Bring your current Michigan driver's license or ID.

    • Name-change document

      Required if your name differs from your legal presence document.

    • Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence

      Valid U.S. passport, birth certificate, or immigration document.

    Source: michigan.gov

    Title transfer

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Michigan Department of State

    Fees

    • Title transfer fee

      Standard title transfer fee.

      michigan.gov

      $15.00

    Documents

    • Original signed title

      Original title filled out and signed by purchasers and sellers.

    • Odometer disclosure statement

      Ensure odometer reading is accurately recorded on the title.

    • Michigan No-Fault insurance

      Proof of valid Michigan No-Fault insurance policy required to register the vehicle.

    Source: michigan.gov

    Vehicle registration

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Michigan Department of State

    Documents

    • Vehicle ownership documents

      Bring all required ownership documents for the vehicle.

    • Proof of Michigan No-Fault insurance

      Required to register your vehicle.

    Source: michigan.gov

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