Michigan DMV Locations

There are many reasons you may be seeking out a Michigan Department of Motor Vehicles location. If you’re looking to get a new driver’s license or renew your license you should be able to do all that and more at the locations listed below in our office locator. The DMV is a part of Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) offices, which typically operates from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. We recommend you utilize the provided contact information to call the location in advance to confirm their hours of operation, payment options, and services as Michigan DMV hours and services vary from place to place.

While we make every effort to ensure that our data is of the highest quality and up-to-date, occasionally mistakes may appear in the map below.  If you find something you believe needs to be corrected, please contact us and we will update the map accordingly.  Thanks!

If for some reason the map is not working for you or if you prefer to have a text search feature, we have also included this simple table listing of all Michigan DMV locations.  This table lists the exact same information in the map but in a more searchable format.

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Michigan DMV Online Services

Before you visit your nearest Michigan DMV location you may want to take advantage of their web services. Many of the tasks you would perform at the Secretary of State can be done online. So before making the trip, you may want to visit Michigan’s ExpressSOS online services portal. ExpressSOS allows you to perform all of the tasks listed above, with certain exceptions.

Additionally, ExpressSOS offers business services for vehicle dealers (cars, boats, etc.). Other online services include change of address forms, voter registration, and the organ donor registry.

Before visiting your local branch office, you may want to print and fill out any necessary forms in advance. This will allow you to get in and out much quicker. If you don’t have your forms with you it may cause you to lose your spot in line. Follow the link to the Michigan SOS website for downloadable forms. Many locations will also allow you to make an appointment, which can help you avoid long lines. You can schedule a Michigan DMV appointment on the SOS website here. It is advised that you show up ten minutes prior to the time of your appointment.

Michigan Secretary of State Services

The Michigan SOS provides many valuable services to Michigan residents. Most branches will offer you the ability to obtain, replace, or renew many important licenses and registrations including:

• Driver’s license
• Request additional copies of vehicle registration
• State ID card
• Vehicle tabs
• Vehicle plates
• Renew your watercraft

Michigan Department of State Contact Information

The Department of State is the oldest department in the state of Michigan and is administered by the Secretary of State. The contact information for the office is listed below. The hours of operation are from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

430 W. Allegan St.
Richard H. Austin Building – 4th Floor
Lansing, MI 48918

Phone: (888) 767-6424

Prepare To Earn Your Michigan Driver’s License

If you are looking to earn your Michigan driver’s license or driver’s permit for the first time, this site has practice test resources to help you learn Michigan’s traffic laws and road signs so you can pass your test on the first try. We also offer free practice tests that can be completed online to help you prepare for earning a Michigan motorcycle license or a Michigan commercial driver’s license (CDL).

• Michigan driver’s license and permit practice tests
• Michigan CDL practice test
• Michigan motorcycle license practice test

Michigan DMV FAQ

The DMV in Michigan stands for “Department of Motor Vehicles.”

You can check the status of your driver’s license in Michigan three ways.
1. Go get the record in person. You can obtain your driving record on the same day if you visit any of the DMV branch offices.
2. You may order your driver’s license by fax. Complete the request form and fax it to the Department of State at (517) 322-1181.
3. Call in your request. The number is (517) 322-1624.

Yes, you can order a new license plate online in Michigan. To order a new license plate for your vehicle registration or tab, you will need the license plate number. You may look up and locate your duplicate registration at ExpressSOS.com or at a Secretary of State branch office. A replacement license plate tab can also be ordered in person at a branch office.

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• Michigan Driver’s Practice Test
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