How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Michigan
Registering your vehicle with the Secretary of State of Michigan is important if you are trying to keep the vehicle legal. The fees you pay for registration will go towards improving the safety and functionality of roads in Michigan. Every year you will have to pay more money to renew this registration. The State of Michigan usually sends you a notice that your current registration is about to expire. Here's what you're likely to notice when you receive this correspondence:
- Expiration date of the current registration
- Fees you will have to pay to renew
- PIN code for online renewal
- How to get instructions for using mail in option
Renewal online
If you need a little convenience in this situation, then it is worth taking advantage of an online renewal. Here is what you need to do to make this process successful:
- Go to past online services on the state website.
- Go to the "Update Vehicle Nameplate" tab.
- Enter the notification number you received
- Make sure the information is correct
- Send payment
Do it in person
If you prefer to go to the SOS branch and personally renew your registration, you will need to do the following:
- Bring a renewal notice
- Show your Michigan driver's license.
- Have insurance
- Pay the fees you owe
Postal option
People who choose to handle this with a postal service will need to ensure that all of the information in their notice is correct. Be sure to follow the instructions and then send all correspondence to:
Michigan state department
Renewal by mail
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48980
Renewal fees
The renewal fees you must pay vary by county. Be sure to contact your local licensing department for more information. For more information about this process, go to the Michigan DMV website.