How to Replace a Lost Michigan Driver’s License
You can apply for a new Michigan driver’s license in person, online, or by mail if you’re out of state. The replacement fee is $9.
Written by Rob Shapiro
Reviewed by Jessica Barrett
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You’ll want to replace your lost
Michigan
driver’s license right away so that you can legally drive. To replace a driver’s license, you will have three options: online, in person, or by mail if you’ve moved to a new state. There will be a $9 fee to complete the application. If you’ve ever left your driver’s license at a bar or lost your wallet while on a walk, you know how inconvenient it is to lose your license. Luckily, the process to get a new driver’s license in Michigan isn’t too frustrating.
How to replace a lost driver’s license in Michigan
Once you’ve discovered that you’ve lost your
Michigan driver’s license
, you’ll want to start the process of getting it replaced right away. As inconvenient as it might be, you cannot drive without a license unless you want to potentially face some very serious legal consequences.
Here are the only ways to replace your driver’s license in Michigan.
Replacing a lost Michigan license online
To replace your lost license online, you must do the following:
- Click on “Replace Driver’s License”
- Input the following information:
- NameDate of birthEye colorThe last four digits of your Social Security numberYour driver’s license number
- Before completing the transaction you will have to pay the replacement fee of $9 in addition to another small fee.
- Print your receipt
If you encounter any issues with your online transaction or you have not received your license after some time, you should contact Michigan’s Secretary of State:
- Phone: Toll-free number is 888-767-6424 OR Local number 517-322-1473 on weekdays between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
- Fax: 517-322-5438
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Replacing a lost Michigan license in person
To replace your Michigan license in person, drive to your local
Michigan DMV
. Then, follow these easy steps:- Present one of these pieces of documentation (must be original, no photocopies):
- Birth certificate (has to be certified)PassportDivorce or marriage documentsCourt order documentsMilitary ID cardMilitary discharge documentsState of Michigan adoption recordsSchool Identification
- Pay the fee for a replacement driver’s license, which is $9.
Once you complete these steps, you can be issued a new driver’s license.
What if you lose your Michigan license out of state?
Michigan kindly offers those who lose their driver’s license while out of state the option to apply for a replacement by mail.
You will need to have a valid Social Security number or a letter of ineligibility.
Here are the steps you need to take:
- Fill out the application form
- Send payment via credit card, check, or money order to cover the replacement fee of $9.
You then need to mail your application to this address:
Michigan Department of State
Out-of-State Resident Services Unit
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
Or you can fax it to 517-322-5438.
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