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Driver License & State ID - Your First Michigan Driver License

• Applying for a license or ID PDF icon
You'll need the following documents.

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• Applying for a driver's license - 18 and older - a summary PDF icon
A summary to help you get your first Michigan driver's license.

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• Social Security Requirements
The law requires the Michigan Department of State to collect Social Security numbers before issuing a driver's license or state identification card.

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• Driver Education Program
Check here for information pertaining to Michigan's driver education program.

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• Vertical Driver's License Helps with Age Verification!

• Interpreters and Translation Issues
Secretary of State customers may use interpreters or translated tests.

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• ID Requirements (in Arabic) PDF icon

• ID Requirements (in English) PDF icon

• ¿Cómo Solicitar una Licencia o Identifactión? (SOS-428SP) PDF icon

• What Every Driver Must Know (SOS-133)

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This service allows visitors to perform a "machine translation" of our Web site.

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		Graduated Driver License (Under 18)

		Learn about: The Graduated Driver License for drivers under 18 years of age, including eligibility and ID requirements, testing, fees and parental responsibility.


		Apply for License (Over 18)

		Learn about: Obtaining a first-time Michigan driver's license for persons 18 years of age and older, including eligibility and identification requirements, vision and physical standards, knowledge and road testing, fees, the temporary instruction permit, driving probationary period, and reasons for denial of a license.


		New Residents

		Learn about: Driver licensing requirements for new Michigan residents under 18 years of age and new Michigan residents 18 years of age and older.


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