Note: Only U.S. citizens and residents with temporary or permanent legal presence may apply for a Michigan driver's license.

Read:

• "What Every Driver Must Know"
• "Driving Skills Test Study Guide"

Present documentation of the following:

• Social Security number or letter of ineligibility
• U.S. citizenship or legal presence
• Identity
• Michigan residency

Pass vision test, road signs test and physical standards

Pass knowledge test - given at a Secretary of State office, required to get a TIP

Pay $25 fee for TIP:

• Valid for 180 days
• Required to take driving skills test

Must have a TIP to practice driving

Must be with a licensed adult or driver education instructor

Must practice for at least 30 days

Given by third-party testing organization

Fees and hours vary

Test consists of two parts:

• Basic control skills
• On-the-road driving requirements

After passing skills test, take skills test certificate, TIP and identification to Secretary of State office

License will be issued

No fee

Restrictions may apply for medical conditions

First license - three-year probation