Reader’s Question:

What are the process in registering a vehicle in the state of Michigan?

Edward

Burton, MI

Every car must be registered before it can be driven on the public roadways. A registration lasts for 1 year and in most states, usually expired on your birthday.

In the state of Michigan when you purchase a new car, you have fifteen days to go to any Department of State branch office, present them with the proof of car ownership and proper ID, and pay any tax and titling fees to obtain your title.

Then to register your car and obtain the license plates, you have to show a valid Michigan no-fault insurance certificate for the car. If you already have your license plates and want to transfer them to your new car, just bring in your plates, proof of auto insurance is only required if you changed insurance carriers since the last renewal.

You may contact any local Michigan Department of State branch office to obtain more details regarding this. If you need an insurance quote for your new car, you may begin here.