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 StateFees
Not stated
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 StateFees
$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
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 StateFees
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 StateFees
$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 StateDocuments
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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